October, 2024 - The McKendree Review

11Oct

By Dr. Brian FrederkingNo Comments

Academics

Abraham Lincoln and McKendree

By Dr. Brian Frederking, Class of 1990 Title photo of Abraham Lincoln from Common American Journal McKendree University will be 200 years old in 2028. One amazing part of its illustrious and resilient history is the many interactions between early McKendree figures and the great Abraham Lincoln. The cause of abolitionism symbiotically forged the trajectories of the young Methodist college and the future United States president. In ways large and small, McKendreans were part of Lincoln’s life – as religious inspirations, political opponents, biographers, wartime emissaries, coworkers, bodyguards and confidantes to the American hero. The relationship between McKendree and Lincoln began in 1832 when Lincoln was a 23-year-old store clerk and rail splitter who ran for the state legisl...

William Davis Shares Business Advice with Students

7Oct

By Madison RohnNo Comments

Advice, Campus Events, Campus News

William Davis Shares Business Advice with Students

By Madison Rohn, Lead Editor Cover photo from McKendree University Marketing and Communications Last Thursday, students received life and business advice from William Davis, the Illinois Region President for Deaconess Illinois and Chief Administrative Officer of Crossroads Community Hospital in Mt. Vernon and Heartland Regional Medical Center in Marion. Davis oversees multiple hospital facilities in Illinois and is known for his thoughtfulness, giving back to the community and leadership skills. He was nationally recognized as a “Rural Hospital CEO to Know” and “Black Healthcare Leader to Know” by Becker’s Hospital Review. Davis received his Master of Business Administration degree from McKendree, and he returned to his alma mater as a part of the Lanter Lecture Series. ...

3Oct

By Elizabeth (E.J.) CollinsNo Comments

Campus News

Once a Bearcat, always a Bearcat!

By Elizabeth Collins Larry Davis III, a McKendree alumnus and former Bearcat football player, has taken over as Director of Inclusive Education and Global Experience at McKendree University. Davis was promoted to the new position this summer after being hired as a Student Success Mentor. His new responsibilities include overseeing the international students to make sure they stay in compliance with school guidelines so they can continue studying at McKendree. He also advocates for marginalized populations of students including African Americans and LGBTQ+. Davis will also be responsible for hosting diversity and inclusion events and training on campus. But most importantly, Davis hopes students will go to him for help, advice or to plan an event on campus. Davis sai...

1Oct

By Elana MelzerNo Comments

Academics

Sitting Down with a SAM

By Elana Melzer, Head Producer of McK RadioTitle photo submitted by MaryAnn Romagna While walking across campus, you have likely seen the flyers about the SAMs, or Student Academic Mentors. But what do the SAMs do, and why should students take advantage of their services? I sat down with one of the SAMs, MaryAnn Romagna, to answer these questions and more! What are the SAMs? The SAMs are one of the many free services available for students at McKendree. As MaryAnn said, “SAMs are Student Academic Mentors, and we are part of ResLife. We hold hours once a week in the ALC [Academic Learning Center] from 6 to 10 p.m., and students can come and ask us for help with homework during that time.” What do the SAMs specialize in? MaryAnn specializes in math and science, but there are ...