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11/03/2026

Today, McKendree is celebrating civic engagement with Party at the Polls! 🗳️💜

Hosted by the ALL IN Committee, the campus event is bringing Bearcats together to recognize the importance of participating in the democratic process, making their voices heard, and staying engaged in their communities. 🐾

11/02/2026

McKendree is entering the game by welcoming its first-ever esports team! 🎮🐾

Bearcat Esports' fall season is underway, and it's already making an impact on students' lives.

Read more about how competitive gaming is leveling up the McKendree experience and how you can get involved during our upcoming Preview Day on Nov. 7

🔗 Read More About McKendree Esports: https://www.mckendree.edu/offices/marketing/spotlight/McKendree-Enters-the-Game-with-First-Esports-Team.php

Register for Preview Day:
https://www.mckendree.edu/admission/info/office/visit/

10/31/2026

From pumpkin painting to spooky office decorations, Halloween spirit is all around campus! 👻

Happy Halloween, Bearcats! 🎃💜

10/28/2026

The Bearcat Sound Machine knows how to bring the energy to McKendree! 🐾💜

From convocation and game days to welcoming championship teams home, McKendree's band brings excitement and school spirit to campus. 🎶

Read more about how the Bearcat Sound Machine sets the soundtrack for campus life and how you can get involved during our upcoming Preview Day on Nov. 7

Learn more about the Bearcat Sound Machine: https://www.mckendree.edu/offices/marketing/spotlight/how-the-bearcat-sound-machine-brings-the-hype.php

Register for Preview Day:
https://www.mckendree.edu/admission/info/office/visit/

10/26/2026

McKendree alumnus Colin Adams ’02 returned to campus as part of the university’s annual Wayne E. Lanter Series, sharing insights on life, business, and entrepreneurship.

A former Bearcat football player, Adams also spent time meeting with the McKendree football team. 🏈

Drawing on his experiences in business and as the founder of LeaveGuru, he shared lessons on recognizing opportunities, building meaningful connections, and preparing for success beyond graduation. 💜🐾

10/24/2026

Today is Make a Difference Day — a nationwide celebration of people strengthening their communities through service. 💜🐾

At McKendree, service is part of what it means to be a Bearcat. Each year, students put commitment into action by working alongside local organizations to support our neighbors.

That commitment extends beyond individual acts of service, reflecting McKendree’s enduring dedication to making a difference in the communities we call home.

10/21/2026

POV: You’re already picturing yourself as a Bearcat. 👀💜🐾

Make it a little more real at Preview Day on November 7. Experience student life, explore your interests and get a closer look at what your McKendree experience could become.

🔗 Register through the link below.

https://www.mckendree.edu/admission/info/office/visit/

10/19/2026

Once a Bearcat, always a Bearcat. 💜🐾

Save the date for Homecoming & Family Weekend, October 22–24, 2027!

We can’t wait to bring generations of Bearcats together again for a weekend of reconnecting, reminiscing, and making new memories.

10/16/2026

Whether you’re heading home, traveling, or staying close to campus, we hope you enjoy a restful Fall Break, Bearcats! 🍂💜

Address

701 College Road
Lebanon, IL
62254

Telephone

+16185374481

Website

https://www.mckendree.edu/

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