Millikin University
Millikin students learn through Performance Learning; an approach to education that combines theory with practice. The result? Millikin students graduate confident and prepared for professional success.

LISTEN: Dr. Karen Lauritzen and Dr. Andrew Smith talk online courses at Millikin University for aspiring teachers
April 15, 2026 - Dr. Karen Lauritzen and Dr. Andrew Smith of Millikin University joined Byers & Co to talk about their new online option for students looking to become licensed teachers. Listen to the podcast now!
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LISTEN: Martin Atkins talks about the next Midwest Music Expo coming to Oakwood
April 14, 2026 - Martin Atkins joined Byers & Co to talk about the 9th Midwest Music Expo and bringing the event to the Oakwood Business District. Listen to the podcast now!
Apr 14, 2026

Decatur Youth Symphony to Perform "Side by Side" Concert
April 13, 2026- The Decatur Youth Symphony Orchestra will join musicians from the Millikin Decatur Symphony Orchestra for a collaborative concert later this month. The performance, titled "Side by Side," is scheduled for April 26 at 2 p.m. at the Decatur Civic Center and is free and open to the public. The co...
Apr 13, 2026

Documentary on Millikin University Founder to Premiere with Decatur Screenings
April 9, 2026 - A new documentary exploring the life and legacy of James Millikin will premiere this spring with several public screenings in Decatur. The film, The Original Big Blue: The Life & Times of James Millikin, was produced by Jim Wilkerson, president of James Millikin Homestead, Inc. and a 1997 graduate o...
Apr 09, 2026









