Elmhurst University

08/20/2026

How excited we are that orientation is ONE WEEK AWAY! 🎉

08/12/2026

We're proud to announce that for the seventh year in a row, Elmhurst University has been named to Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society’s Transfer Honor Roll, reflecting Elmhurst’s continued commitment to transfer student success. Read more in our latest story!

For the seventh year in a row, Elmhurst University has been recognized as one of the most transfer-friendly colleges and universities in the country.

08/11/2026

Brick by brick, Elmhurst is built by our Bluejays💙

08/07/2026

Sing it with us! 🎶

08/05/2026

Big news for our first-generation Bluejays! 🎉 Elmhurst University has joined the FirstGen Forward Network Class of 2026, recognizing our commitment to creating opportunities and supporting first-generation student success. Read more in our latest story.

FirstGen Forward, a national nonprofit organization supporting first-generation college student success, recently announced Elmhurst University as a new member of the FirstGen Forward Network Class of 2026, recognizing the University’s demonstrated commitment to fostering success among first-gener...

07/31/2026

In 2021, Mallory Burke ’22 won Elmhurst’s Bluejay Tank Pitch Competition after presenting GirlGrillz, a professional grill and smoker cleaning service. Today, she runs that company and cleans 100-150 grills per season alongside her sister, Kayley Burke ’23.

As students, both were members of the Women's Track & Field team. Mallory majored in biology and psychology, Kayley in nursing. Currently, Mallory teaches third grade in Evergreen Park, Illinois, and Kayley works as a traveling nurse. Working for GrillGirlz is a great fit with their schedules.

The Athletic Department recently hired GrillGirlz to clean its grill before the upcoming football season; Elmhurst U. became the company’s first commercial client. “It's a special, full-circle moment,” Mallory says. “The university that helped shape me as a student and athlete is now supporting me as a business owner.” Their No. 1 grill maintenance tip? Don’t forget to clean the grease trap. Too often, GrillGirlz doesn’t get called until after a grease fire ruins a cookout. The newly cleaned Athletics grill will be used on Sept. 5, during the Bluejay football team’s first home game.

07/25/2026

Bluejays are headed to Vegas!🏀 Elmhurst has been invited as one of only eight teams in the country to take part in the inaugural NABC Division III Tournament. The Bluejays open against Emory College on Dec. 21 with a championship opportunity on the line. Read more in our latest story. https://elmhurstbluejays.com/news/2026/7/16/general-elmhurst-mens-basketball-selected-for-inaugural-nabc-division-iii-tournament-in-las-vegas.aspx

07/24/2026

Bluejays come and go, but Elmhurst is always here to welcome you home💙

07/22/2026

🌎 "This isn't something that happens all the time, so now I feel like I really have to take advantage of this opportunity." A big congratulations to Nathan Bucio '27 on receiving the Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship. Bucio will study abroad in the 2027 January Term, either in South Korea or Greece. We can't wait to follow his study abroad adventure. Read more in our latest story.

Elmhurst University nursing student Nathan Bucio ’27 has been awarded a prestigious Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship, enabling him to divert briefly from his busy schedule and take some time to study abroad.

07/14/2026

A big welcome to Shannon Dale ’11, our new alumni board president! A proud Bluejay, Shannon is committed to helping alumni stay connected while also creating opportunities for current and future students.

Shannon Dale ’11 has been elected the new president of the Elmhurst University Alumni Association Board of Directors.