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s¼¶ËØÈË Celebrates 50-Plus Years of Women’s Athletics
s¼¶ËØÈË is celebrating over 50 years of women’s athletics, honoring the rich history, achievements, and contributions of female student-athletes, coaches, and teams who have left a lasting impact on the university’s athletic legacy. As part of the celebration, several milestone events will take  [MORE]  [PHOTO] 

s¼¶ËØÈË Hosts 2025 Laugh to Create Awareness Comedy Night
Tickets are still available for s¼¶ËØÈË's  2025 Laugh to Create Awareness Comedy Night , a vibrant event dedicated to supporting mental health counseling services and scholarships for students pursuing careers in mental health. This year's event will be from 7-10 p.m. on February 8 at the Beverly  [MORE] 

'Built From the Fire' – A Conversation with Victor Luckerson
s¼¶ËØÈË is proud to present its Black History Month featured event, “Built From the Fire: A Conversation with Victor Luckerson,” on February 12 from 12:30 – 2:00 PM in the University Dining Room at the s¼¶ËØÈË Romeoville campus. This event is free and open to the public, offering an  [MORE]  [PHOTO] 

Volleyball Coach Dan Friend Records 400th s¼¶ËØÈË Victory
The No. 12 s¼¶ËØÈË men's volleyball team defeated Lindenwood 3-1 to start Midwestern Intercollegiate Volleyball Association play Wednesday (Feb. 5). With the victory, Head Coach  Dan Friend  achieved win No. 400 at s¼¶ËØÈË.    HEAD COACH DAN FRIEND "Really proud of the team and how we started  [MORE]  [PHOTO] 

s¼¶ËØÈË Celebrates Federal Funding with US Rep Underwood
U.S. Representative Lauren Underwood (IL-14) recently presented s¼¶ËØÈË with a symbolic check of $950,000 to support innovation in semiconductor manufacturing through research at s¼¶ËØÈË’s semiconductor innovation and workforce development center. “It has been my true honor to be able  [MORE]  [PHOTO] 

PLT Presents 'Kodachrome' by Adam Szymkowicz
“Kodachrome” written by Adam Szymkowicz, will have performances on February 14-16 and February 20-23 at the Philip Lynch Theatre at s¼¶ËØÈË in Romeoville.  This play is recommended for audiences aged 13 and older.  The first weekend performances are at 7:30 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, with  [MORE]  [PHOTO] 

US News Ranks s¼¶ËØÈË Online Graduate Programs on Top
The recently released  U.S. News & World Report rankings of the Best Online Graduate programs  in the nation included five s¼¶ËØÈË master’s degree programs. Best Online Master's in Criminal Justice Programs Best Online Master's in Nursing Programs Best Online Master's in Business Programs (Excluding  [MORE] 

2025 Hall of Fame Class Honored 3/26 at Flyer Red Dinner
The s¼¶ËØÈË Athletic Department announced that five new members and two teams will be inducted into the s¼¶ËØÈË Athletics Hall of Fame on March 26, 2025. The ceremony will occur during the  Flyer Red Dinner  at Bolingbrook Golf Club in Bolingbrook, Illinois, starting at 6 p.m.  The inductees are   [MORE]  [PHOTO] 

s¼¶ËØÈË Athletics Announces 2025 Academy of Coaches Inductees
The s¼¶ËØÈË Athletic Department is excited to announce the 2025 s¼¶ËØÈË Academy of Coaches inductees.  In honor of celebrating 50 Years of s¼¶ËØÈË women's sports, all seven of our inductees are extremely accomplished female coaches.  Lisa Carlsen ,  Wendy Hegarty, Jill Karwoski  [MORE]  [PHOTO] 

Annual CoHFAC Kickback is Set for March 8
s¼¶ËØÈË’s College of Humanities, Fine Arts, and Communications (CoHFAC) is inviting alumni, students, faculty, and the community to the second annual CoHFAC Kickback —an evening dedicated to celebrating achievements, fostering connections, and enjoying live entertainment.  The event will take  [MORE] 

Men's Cross Country Awarded USTFCCCA All-Academic Team
The United States Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA) announced their Men's All-Academic Teams and athletes for the 2024 NCAA Division II Cross Country season as s¼¶ËØÈË was named one of the teams and six student-athletes were on the list. The Flyers are led by head coach  James  [MORE]  [PHOTO] 

Women's Cross Country Named USTFCCCA All-Academic Team
The United States Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA) announced their Women's All-Academic Teams and athletes for the 2024 NCAA Division II Cross Country season as s¼¶ËØÈË was named one of the teams and six student-athletes were on the list. The Flyers are led by head coach   [MORE]  [PHOTO] 

Smith Named s¼¶ËØÈË Women’s Lacrosse Interim Head Coach
The s¼¶ËØÈË athletic department announced that  Mariah Smith  has been named the s¼¶ËØÈË Women's Lacrosse Interim Head Coach effective immediately. Smith takes over for Colleen Kincaid, who stepped down last month.   "I am so grateful for the opportunity to lead the s¼¶ËØÈË women's lacrosse team  [MORE]  [PHOTO] 

U.S. News Ranks s¼¶ËØÈË Criminal Justice Master’s in Top 25
s¼¶ËØÈË is ranked No. 24 (tie) among the 2025 Best Master's in Criminal Justice Programs by U.S. News & World Report. U.S. News evaluated schools offering a master's degree in criminal justice based on a variety of factors, such as student engagement, faculty credentials, and services  [MORE] 

Russia’s 21st Century National Security Strategies on 3/26
In today’s interconnected world, understanding the strategies that shape major global players' defense and foreign policies is crucial. s¼¶ËØÈË Department of World Languages is hosting a March 26 talk to delve into Russia's national security strategies in the 21st century. With global dynamics  [MORE] 

JLPSS & Illinois Holocaust Museum Offer Free Training
Law enforcement professionals will have the opportunity to better equip themselves with the knowledge and tools to address issues of bias, hate, and abuse of authority. s¼¶ËØÈË Justice, Law, and Public Safety Studies program is co-hosting with Illinois Holocaust Museum & Education Center a Brill  [MORE]