Millikin University

Today, we honor the veterans in our community and beyond. Thank you for your courage, sacrifice, and service. 🇺🇸 Happy Veterans Day!

MU will welcome hip-hop scholar, author, and alumnus Dr. A.D. Carson ’04 for the 2026 Moore Lecture! Carson will present “A Beginner’s Guide to Being Dope,” a lecture/reading. 🗓️ Dec. 1 | 6 p.m. Free + open to public Book signing to follow 🔗 Learn more: ow.ly/1Gli5105CiO

Our student-athletes are All Heart, All In. Are you? 💪💙 Every Big Blue student-athlete has a story. Every milestone is a team of coaches, teammates, and supporters who make it possible. 🫵 And you can be a part of that story, too! 🔗 Give Today: millikin.edu/give-athletics

✨ Vespers returns Dec. 5-6! “Veni et Illumina” (“Come and Illuminate”) explores the powerful imagery and timeless messages of the holiday season. Experience an inspiring celebration of music, light, and hope at this beloved tradition. 🎶 🎟️ Learn more: ow.ly/LUF05104bKA

Millikin and Eastern Illinois University have established a NEW MSAT Direct Admit Partnership! Beginning in Fall 2027, EIU students who meet the criteria will have a direct path to pursue a Master of Science in Athletic Training degree at MU. Learn more: ow.ly/ei5451039xH

It’s time to be ALL HEART, ALL IN for Big Blue Athletics! Ⓜ️💪 Tuesday, Dec. 1 is Athletics Giving Day — a day when the MU comes together to show our Big Blue pride! Get in the game for your favorite team: 💙 Make a gift: millikin.edu/give-athletics 🧢 Wear blue 📣 Spread the word

⚠️ Ghosts spotted on campus... Don't worry, they said "Go Big BOO!" 👻💙 Happy Halloween, MU!

The School of Music presents the 2026-27 Faculty Recital Series! 🎶 Performances showcase the musical artistry of faculty, featuring Brazilian music, American compositions, French chamber works, and a tribute to a Decatur jazz legend. Learn more: ow.ly/RR0L5102g6S

Master the principles of Organizational Leadership — 100% online. 💻 Millikin’s Organizational Leadership (OL) program analyzes how organizations evolve while teaching you the skills you need to lead and succeed. ✅ 🔗 Learn More and Apply Now: millikin.edu/OL

Applied Digital Music, a NEW instrument of study, launched this semester! The course of study is designed for music performers/producers who use digital audio workstations (DAWs), computers, and controllers to create and perform music. 🎧🎵💿 Learn more: ow.ly/P3hY5100CJq

🥁🎃 MU's Halloween Percussion Ensemble will celebrate 20 years with concerts on Oct. 29-30! Join us for spooky percussion pieces. 🗓️ Oct. 29, 7:30 p.m.
 🗓️ Oct. 30, 5 p.m. & 7:30 p.m.
 📍 Albert Taylor Theatre (infamously haunted 👀) 🔗 Learn more: ow.ly/yUx95100eR0

MU is nothing without our transfer students 💙 Your journey, experiences, and perspectives make Millikin stronger. We're proud you've chosen to be part of the Big Blue family! Thank you for celebrating #NationalTransferStudentWeek with us!

This week, we hosted the Tomorrow's Teachers Conference, connecting future educators with the possibilities of teaching! The event had workshops for innovative teaching strategies, hands-on learning, and approaches for diverse learners. ✏️🍎📓 Read more: ow.ly/Xpfb5100cVH

Wishing the Big Blue a relaxing fall break 🍂🙂‍↕️ We'll see you next week — let's finish the semester strong!

📣 Did you join us at Homecoming 2026? Tell us about your experience! Complete our short survey to let us know what you enjoyed most and what could be better next year. ⤵️ 📋 Take Survey: millikin.edu/form/homecoming…

Join us for Explore Nursing Day! 🩺🏥 🗓️ Monday, Nov. 2 • Meet with faculty and current students • Tour our vibrant campus and our new $3.2 million state-of the-art Nursing Simulation Center • Explore our top-ranked BSN program 🔗 Register Today: millikin.edu/ExploreNursing

🏥 Discover the rewarding career of nurse anesthesia at the Nurse Anesthetist Info Session! Hear from current students, join a question-and-answer session, and visit with MU and Decatur Memorial Hospital staff. 🗓️ Thursday, Oct. 29 | 4-6 p.m. Learn more: ow.ly/s76c50ZZtRU

🔔 Don't forget to complete the 2027-28 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)! The online FAFSA form is available NOW at fafsa.gov. 🔵 Submit your FAFSA using MU’s school code: 001724 🔗 Visit millikin.edu/FinancialAid for more details and resources.

Happy #NationalTransferStudentWeek! Oct. 19-23 is a time to recognize and celebrate the experiences that transfer students bring to our campus. No matter what their path to Millikin is, our transfer students are an important part of what makes the Big Blue special. 💙

Join Millikin University on Nov. 16 for Explore the Arts Day! This experience is uniquely designed to show you how Millikin can help you turn your passion into a profession. 🎭🎵🎨 🔗 Learn More & Register: millikin.edu/ExploreArtsDay