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08/21/2026

New to McKendree? Let’s get you familiar with campus before your first class.

Swipe through to get to know some of the places you’ll be spending your days at McKendree.

Save this post so you know where you’re headed when classes begin on Monday! 💜🐾

08/19/2026

Welcome to McKendree, Class of 2030! 💜🐾

From settling in and meeting classmates to making memories and experiencing Bearcat traditions, New Student Orientation is the beginning of finding your place in the McKendree community.

Check out the full NSO schedule here:
https://www.mckendree.edu/student-life/involvement/nso/NSO-Schedule-2026.php

08/17/2026

The countdown to Homecoming starts now. 💜✨

Homecoming & Family Weekend is coming October 9–11, 2026!

Come home to reconnect, cheer on the Bearcats, celebrate the people and traditions that make McKendree shine, and make new memories with your Bearcat family.

Save the date and get ready to Shine On, Bearcats! 🐾✨

Full event schedule coming soon!

08/14/2026

Some places just feel like home. 💜

In a week, the sidewalks will be full again, the Quad will come alive, and Bearcat traditions will be back in full swing.
Whether you're moving in for the first time or returning for another year, we're saving a place for you.

See you soon. 🐾

08/12/2026

📣 McKendree University welcomed U.S. Representative Mike Bost (IL-12) to campus on August 11.

Rep. Bost met with Board of Trustees Chair George Obernagel, President Dan Dobbins, and members of the university’s Cabinet to discuss grant opportunities, McKendree's new agribusiness major, and our educational paraprofessional program. The visit also included a tour of the newly renovated Voigt Science Hall.

We appreciate Rep. Bost’s visit and his continued interest in McKendree and our students. 💜🐾

08/10/2026

A Bearcat's camera roll fills up pretty fast. 📸💜

From your first days on campus to the traditions, celebrations, and milestones that bring the McKendree community together, every photo tells part of the story.

Get your camera ready. Another unforgettable year starts soon. 🐾

08/07/2026

Getting campus ready, one project at a time. 🌼🐾

Campus Beautification Day brought together faculty, staff, and student volunteers with one shared goal: making McKendree look its best before the start of a new semester.

Thank you to everyone who gave their time and energy to help keep our campus beautiful. We can't wait to welcome everyone back soon. 💜

08/05/2026

The countdown is on. 💜🐾

The campus we know and love is getting ready for new faces, familiar traditions, and another year of moments worth remembering.

To our incoming Bearcats: welcome to the family.

To our returning Bearcats: welcome back home.

We can’t wait to see what this year brings!

08/03/2026

Great learning experiences happen both inside and outside the classroom. 💜💻

Meet Dr. Michael Porterfield, Educational Technology Manager. By helping manage Brightspace and other educational technology tools, he helps make teaching, learning, and collaboration possible across the McKendree community.

Swipe through to get to know Dr. Porterfield, his favorite campus traditions, and a few fun facts. ➡️

08/01/2026

Your next chapter starts here. 💜🐾

The application to become a member of the Class of 2031 is now live!

It's quick, free, and the first step toward discovering everything McKendree has to offer.

Apply today through the link in our bio. We can't wait to welcome you to the Bearcat family!

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701 College Road
Lebanon, IL
62254

Telephone

+16185374481

Website

https://www.mckendree.edu/

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