Category Archives: Millikin University

BOOMTOWN Media Day - Presented by Decatur Earthmover Credit Union and Millikin University
Friday night lights are almost here, and it all starts with Boomtown High School Media Day! On Saturday, August 24th from 4-7 p.m.! The players hit the spotlight in a fast-paced "car wash" of i...
Lindsay Romano Aug 19, 2025

Millikin Decatur Symphony Orchestra to host Labor Day Pops concert at the Devon Sept 1st
August 18, 2025 - The Millikin Decatur Symphony Orchestra will host their annual Labor Day Pops concert at the Devon on September 1st at 6pm. The theme this year is The Fabric of America. Led by guest...
Lindsay Romano Aug 18, 2025

LISTEN: Lori Kerans and Josh Hendricks talk licensed Millikin Johnnie-O apparel at The Brass Horn
August 6, 2025 - Lori Kerans of Millikin University and Josh Hendricks of The Brass Horn joined Byers & Co to talk about the downtown merchant adding licensed Millikin apparel from Johnnie-O cloth...
Lindsay Romano Aug 06, 2025

Millikin earns national recognition for commitment to first-generation student success
August 5, 2025 - Millikin University was recently selected as a FirstGen Forward Network Member by FirstGen Forward, formerly the Center for First-generation Student Success. Millikin was recognized f...
Lindsay Romano Aug 05, 2025

LISTEN: Matthew Flaten talks about the The David J. & Debra C. Rathje Athletic Center coming to Millikin University
July 23, 2025 - Matthew Flaten of Millikin University joined Byers & Co to talk about the generous legacy of David Rathje and the upcoming opening of The David J. & Debra C. Rathje Athletic Ce...
Lindsay Romano Jul 23, 2025

LISTEN: Matthew Flaten on Millikin fine arts opportunities for the public at Blue Connection
July 16, 2025 - Matthew Flaten of Millikin University joined Byers & Co to talk about new student orientation days and fine arts experiences for the community at the Blue Connection art gallery. L...
Lindsay Romano Jul 16, 2025

Millikin University Fine Arts Students Sweep International Singing Auditions
July 8, 2025 - Millikin University's College of Fine Arts students are celebrating their success at the National Association of Teachers of Singing (NATS) National Student Auditions. Morgan Reckamp, a...
Lindsay Romano Jul 08, 2025

LISTEN: New Millikin President Dean Pribbenow and Board of Trustees Chair Kathy Thomforde on Byers & Co
July 2, 2025 - Millikin University President Dean Pribbenow and Board of Trustees Chair Kathy Thomforde joined Byers & Co to talk about their new roles with the University, the momentum they feel ...
Lindsay Romano Jul 02, 2025

Dr. Dean Pribbenow Begins as Millikin University President
July 1, 2025 - Millikin University has announced that Dr. Dean Pribbenow has officially assumed the role of 17th President of the University, effective today. Dr. Pribbenow succeeds Acting President M...
Lindsay Romano Jul 01, 2025

LISTEN: Millikin University's Matthew Flaten and Dr. Mark Tonelli on Byers & Co
June 25, 2025 - Matthew Flaten and Dr. Mark Tonelli of Millikin University joined Byers & Co to talk about Dr. Tonelli winning his second Fulbright U.S. Scholarship Award and his project consistin...
Lindsay Romano Jun 25, 2025