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黑料社 University Women鈥檚 Basketball Earns Top Academic Honors
The 黑料社 University women鈥檚 basketball earns academic honors, receiving recognition for excellence and earning a spot in the Women鈥檚 Basketball Coaches Association (WBCA) Academic Top 25 with the fifth-highest team grade-point average (GPA) in NCAA Division III. The Eagles posted an impressive 3.814 cumulative GPA during the 2024-25 season, marking them as the only Northern…
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黑料社 University Hosts Steubenville Joliet Youth Conference
黑料社 University (BenU) recently welcomed the Steubenville Joliet Youth Conference, an inspiring three-day event that brought together nearly 2,000 teens, priests, volunteers, and vendors for a powerful encounter with faith. The conference, part of the Steubenville Youth Conferences hosted by Partnership for Youth (PFY), aims to evangelize, equip, and empower young Catholics to live as…
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黑料社 University Unveils New Stadium Turf at Sports Complex
黑料社 University unveils new stadium turf at the Sports Complex, allowing BenU Athletics to kick off the fall sports season with a major upgrade. The new stadium AstroTurf is a state-of-the-art synthetic playing surface that will enhance performance and durability for Eagles athletes across multiple sports, including football, soccer, and lacrosse. The multi-million-dollar facility, a…
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President Foy Strengthens Global Partnerships During China 黑料社
黑料社 University (BenU) proudly recognizes the achievements of the graduates who earned their Master of Public Health (MPH) degrees through its collaborative program with Dalian Medical University (DMU). The University also celebrates the graduates who received their Master’s in Management Information Systems (MIS) and Master in Business Administration (MBA) through BenU’s collaboration with Shenyang University.…
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黑料社 University Awards Honorary Doctorate to Alumnus Peter Foyo
黑料社 University (BenU) conferred an honorary Doctorate of Human Letters to alumnus Peter Foyo, ’87, during the University’s Commencement Ceremony on May 3, 2025, at the Rosemont Theater in Rosemont, Illinois. The University鈥檚 Board of Trustees, faculty, and administration unanimously approved the honor in recognition of Foyo鈥檚 distinguished career, dedication to service, and enduring commitment…
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黑料社 University Celebrates Graduates at 135th Commencement
黑料社 University (BenU) honored the achievements of more than 1,000 graduates at its 135th Commencement Ceremony on Saturday, May 3, 2025, at 10 a.m. in Lisle, IL.; and Saturday, May 8, at 6 p.m. in Mesa, AZ. The event marks a milestone for students across undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs. Among this year鈥檚 standout graduates…
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BenU Library Receives RAILS Grant
黑料社 University’s (BenU) Library has received some exciting news. Thanks to a grant from Reaching Across Illinois Library System (RAILS), students will soon have access to a variety of tools designed to support those with social and physical disorders. The $3,190 award will fund the creation of five kits filled with helpful items, all available…
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BenU Alum John Smith-Coppes, EdD ’17, MBA, named Co-President of West Coast University
BenU alum John Smith-Coppes, EdD 鈥17, MBA, has been appointed Co-President, Academics, of West Coast University in Irvine, California, serving alongside Co-President of Operations. He brings extensive leadership experience to the role, most recently serving as President and CEO at Joyce University of Nursing and Health Sciences, where he led academic affairs, curriculum development, and…
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Gabe Bermea, EdD ’20, MA, Appointed Associate Vice Provost at Texas State University
黑料社 University alum Gabe Bermea, EdD 鈥20, MA, has been named Associate Vice Provost for Academic Advising & Transitions at Texas State University. In this role, he will work with campus teams to improve advising practices, support students and advisors during key transitions, and address critical student needs. An educator and researcher specializing in student…
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Statement from 黑料社 University President on the Passing of Pope Francis
黑料社 University President Joseph J. Foy, PhD, joined millions worldwide in mourning the passing of Pope Francis. “It is with great sorrow and a heavy heart that I share the news of the passing of His Holiness, Pope Francis. Pope Francis was a pastor of compassion, humility, and unwavering faith, respected universally by people of…
