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Upcoming Alumni Events Calendar

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RED Thread Alumni Magazine

Unraveling our stories: RED Thread Magazine is here!

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Volunteer

At Benedictine University, our core values include volunteerism, stewardship and giving back to the community. As an alum, you have several unique opportunities to help make our University a better place for current and future Eagles and Redhawks!

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Giving

Alumni and friends, want to make a difference in all the great goings-on at BenU?

 

Here are some of the areas of need that alumni can support:

  • Scholarships
  • Facilities
  • Student life
  • BenU Mission Fund
Give today and make a difference!
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Unlock the Power of Grants

The Grants Office at Benedictine University helps secure funding for our organization’s boldest ideas. We offer a suite of services to support you throughout the grant application and administration process, from brainstorming ideas to finalizing proposals to managing awarded grants.

We’re also committed to raising the public profile of Benedictine University and increasing its portfolio of government, foundation, and corporate grants and sponsored programs.

Contact us today to learn more about how we can help you achieve your goals.
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Connect

Wondering how to prepare for life after college, excel in your career, network with alumni, explore volunteer opportunities or find a new job? Alumni, looking for nonmonetary ways to give back through volunteer opportunities? The Office of Alumni Relations can help you achieve your career and life goals by connecting you to valuable information, tools and opportunities.

Make A Difference Today

Alumni News

Dr. Rachael Mahmood

Mahmood Nominated Illinois Teacher of the Year

Congratulations goes out to Rachael Batchu Mahmood, Ed.D. (BA ’04, Elementary Education) who is among 15 finalists in the running to be the 2024 Illinois Teacher of the Year. Dr. […]

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Contemporary Trends in Change Management Lecture Series a Success

Great learning opportunity this past weekend at Benedictine University as we gathered for Goodwin College of Business’s Contemporary Trends in Change Management Lecture Series on Saturday, February 3. Featuring Liora […]

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Dr. Rita George-Tvrtković’s Work Featured in Vatican Video Series

Not your ordinary, everyday video. This one is for the ages! That Benedictine welcomes people of diverse faiths and cultures is a cornerstone of our University. In the spirit of […]

2023 Alumni Achievement Award Recipients

2023 Alumni Achievement Award Recipients Celebrated

On Saturday, January 27, Benedictine University’s Office of Alumni Relations hosted the Alumni Achievement Awards Dinner and Program in celebration of its 2023 recipients. This event was held on the […]

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Benedictine University Alumni Association

Stay connected, get involved, and make a difference!

As a Benedictine University alumnus/a, you are part of a strong community that shares a common bond: the Benedictine experience. The education you received, the memories you created, and the lifelong friendships you formed have primed you for your current role as an alumnus/a.

The Alumni Association can help you maintain these valuable connections, serve as a resource in a new city, build a network for you throughout your career, and keep in touch with classmates and other alumni.

Of course, financial support is always welcome. The financial contributions of Benedictine University alumni represent a vital resource for the University’s programs, scholarships, and services.

Here are some ways to get involved:

  • Attend alumni events
  • Volunteer your time and expertise
  • Donate to the Alumni Association or the BenU Mission Fund
  • Network with other alumni
  • Mentor current students

Keep in touch with the Alumni Association and we will help you stay connected to the Benedictine community for life!

Neena FranklinI am honored to have been chosen to receive the Alumni Board Scholarship as it allows me to continue to get the most out of my education. This school has given me more than I could imagine through the incredible staff as well as the Benedictine community. I hope to one day be able to give back to the school that has given me so much, in a similar way that the Alumni Association has most graciously helped me. I am the person I am today because of the generosity and genuine people who I have experienced during my time here at Benedictine. Thank you to all those that have ever been able to proudly say they are an Eagle.

– Neena Franklin ’23 (Westchester, IL)
Nutrition and Dietetics major

Director of Alumni Relations
Michelle Rollins
630-829-6077
mrollins@ben.edu