Millikin University Alumni

08/26/2026

Meet our 2026 Alumni Award recipients!

🔵 Alumnus of the Year Award
Frederic & Sue Duff Bockmann, both Class of 1971

🔵 Merit-Loyalty Awards
Robert "Bob" Givens, Class of 1966
Peggy Smith Luy, Class of 1975

🔵 Merit Award
Lora Boryszewski Vitek, Class of 2000

🔵 Loyalty Award
Keith “Lin” Stoner, Class of 1973

🔵 Young Alumnus Award
Ebony Guyton, Class of 2015

🔵 Faculty/Staff Award
Becky Nims, Administrative Assistant to the Dean
Tabor School of Business

We can't wait to celebrate the incredible accomplishments of these MU alumni and friends as we kick off Homecoming 2026. 🎉

🔗 See the full schedule and register for Homecoming 2026 TODAY: millikin.edu/homecoming

08/26/2026

Let's see photos of those Big Blue pups! 🐾💙

Happy 🐾💙 Meet a couple of our campus pups, Marlin and Millie!

Marlin is one of President Pribbenow's and Dr. Kris Mickelson's loving companions, and sweet Millie belongs to Dr. Mark Munoz, a Tabor School of Business professor.

📷 Share a photo of your own Big Blue pup (bonus points if it features MU gear) Ⓜ️ 🐶 Be sure to tag us!

08/26/2026

It is with great sadness that we share the news of the death of Dr. Paul Stanley, who passed away on Aug. 5, 2026. He leaves behind a legacy of service, generosity, and a deep commitment to the cultural life of Decatur, his hometown.

Alongside his wife, Shirley, Dr. Stanley was a steadfast friend of Millikin and played an important role in many initiatives, including bringing the Center for Theatre & Dance to life. In recognition of their commitment, two spaces in the Center bear their names: the Paul and Shirley Stanley Small Conference Room, and the Paul and Shirley Stanley Classroom.

Read more about Dr. Paul Stanley's life and legacy: https://bit.ly/4ccuZUF

08/25/2026

Thank you to all of our Alumni and Friends who made last night’s first RCC+MU Alumni Spotlight Series event a success! 💙💚
We loved bringing our institutions together for an evening of connection, conversation and celebrating the impact of RCC and MU in our communities. Thank you for being part of it!

Richland Community College Agave & Lime Tex-Mex Maroa, IL Richland Community College Foundation & Alumni Association

08/25/2026

💙 Introducing our Big Blue Question! Ⓜ️

It’s the first week of classes at Millikin, and a new group of students is beginning their Big Blue journey!

So, alumni, we want to hear from you. Think back to those first few days on campus—the excitement, the nerves, the new faces and maybe even getting a little lost. 😊

What’s ONE thing you wish someone had told you during your first week at Millikin?

Drop your best advice in the comments! 👇 Whether you graduated last year or decades ago, you just might share something a current student needs to hear. 💙

And while you’re here, tag a fellow Big Blue alum and see what advice they would give!

08/24/2026

Happy first day of classes, Big Blue! 💙 Wishing our students a great start to the year — and a special shoutout to Women’s Basketball as they kick off another season of hard work on and off the court. 📚🏀

WE’RE BACK!!!! Excited to kick off another amazing school year with this group! 💙Ⓜ️

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08/21/2026

A new Big Blue chapter is beginning. 💙

More than 600 new students are starting their Millikin story, coming from Illinois, 29 other states and 16 countries.

Alumni, they’re following in your footsteps. What do you remember most about the start of your Millikin story?

08/20/2026

During Orientation & Registration days this summer, we asked our incoming students: Who inspired you to ? 💙

The answers reminded us just how many people play a role in a student’s journey to Millikin.

A HUGE thank you to our Alumni, Friends, Donors and Coaches for inspiring the next generation of Big Blue! We’re so excited to welcome all of the incoming students to Millikin! 🎓💙

Welcome to MU — we can’t wait to see all you’ll accomplish!

08/20/2026

Join Richland Community College and Millikin University for the first RCC + MU Alumni Spotlight Series event on Monday, August 24.

Hosted at Agave & Lime Tex-Mex Maroa, IL, alumni of both institutions — and ALL community members — are invited to gather for an evening of connection, community, and tacos!

🔗 There's still time to register: https://millikin.edu/news-events/events/rcc-mu-alumni-spotlight-series

Who is going to win the gift cards, t-shirt, and other goodies from RCC and MU?

08/20/2026

🎉 Celebrating a RECORD year of philanthropic support!
As Millikin marked 125 years of transforming lives through education, the generosity of alumni, friends, and supporters propelled the University to its most successful fundraising year in history during fiscal year 2026.

Donors contributed $15.78 million in cash — a 63% increase over fiscal year 2025 — and $32.23 million in total new business.

Thank you to the entire Big Blue community for your incredible support. 💙
🔗 Read more: https://ow.ly/rhr650ZBUWc