Achieving Diversity


Glad We Asked

In The Chronicle of Higher Education, President Ray reflects on "walking the walk" after Elmhurst adds a question about sexual identity to its application.

Niebuhr's Influence

Continuing Relevance Today

On the Chicago Public Radio program Eight Forty Eight, President Ray discusses the lasting legacy of alumnus Reinhold Niebuhr.

News

Illinois in ‘Death Spiral,’ Says Gubernatorial Candidate

In one of his first public appearances since declaring his candidacy, Bruce Rauner said dramatic changes are needed to get Illinois back on track.

College Launches Mittermeyer Fund for Student Success

The new fund, named in honor of retiring biology professor Frank Mittermeyer, will offset costs for students pursuing careers in health care.

Sandra Day O’Connor Argues for an Impartial Judiciary

At a recent lecture at Elmhurst, the retired Supreme Court justice spoke about the importance of civics education and the dangers of electing state judges.

Elmhurst Wins Grant to Support Math and Science Students

A grant from the National Science Foundation will support an innovative program to graduate more students in science- and math-related fields.

Four Students Receive Top Achievement Awards

The 2013 Senior of the Year and three recipients of the Founders Award were named during the Honors Convocation ceremony.

A Wider World

Elmhurst partners with other colleges to expand opportunities for students to study abroad.

Trustee Lamell McMorris to Chair Red Cross Diversity Council

The Washington, D.C.-based public affairs expert and human rights advocate will start his new post immediately.

An Awesome Way to Give Back

Habitat for Humanity projects teach students lessons about themselves and about the world.

Making Connections

Participating in CPE programs helped lead Kevin Scheibel to a great career opportunity.

Historian Keith Koeneman Offers Appraisal of Mayor Richard M. Daley

Chicago historian Keith Koeneman discussed his biography of the former mayor at Elmhurst on May 8.

Student-Researcher Wins Award at National Conference

Senior Matt Rohde is honored for his research on the ways in which companies encourage innovation.

Bluejays Cap Most Successful Season in School History

With four CCIW Conference championships, a second-place finish at nationals and the Gagliardi trophy, it’s been a banner year for the Bluejays!

Author Michael Pollan Talks About Cooking as Transformation

The award-winning author's latest book, Cooked, argues that the best predictor of health is whether your food is cooked by a person or a corporation.

Congratulations to the Class of 2013!

Elmhurst College awarded undergraduate and graduate degrees to more than 600 students at the College's 142nd Commencement on June 1.

Elmhurst College Announces Its 2013 Honorary Degree Recipients

Two prominent alumni and the president of the Association of American Colleges and Universities will be honored during Commencement on June 1, 2013.

Media Coverage

The Daily Herald writes about Zachary Lentino, a sophomore music business major who performed on The David Letterman Show during Elvis Week.

The Chicago Tribune writes about Elmhurst students riding a bus all night to get to Washington, D.C. to be a part of President Obama's second inauguration.

The Chicago Tribune writes about political science professor David Lindberg, who passed away in December.

Sports Illustrated recognizes Elmhurst's Scottie Williams for winning the Gagliardi Trophy, the annual award given to the most outstanding football player in NCAA Division III.

Chicago Public Radio interviews neuroscientist Simon LeVay before his lecture at Elmhurst College.

An Associated Press story about pre-election ‘mania’ on college campuses features an Elmhurst student and an associate dean.

A Chicago Sun-Times editorial on drug laws draws from Judge Richard Posner's lecture at the College.

2012 grad Ally Vertigan tells The Chronicle of Higher Education about coming out to her parents and her college.

Political science professor Connie Mixon talks on NBC-5 about Congressman Jesse Jackson Jr.'s extended absence.

Dean of Admission Gary Rold tells the LA Times why Elmhurst included an LGBT identity question on its application.

The ELSA program is touted as one of the few academically focused programs in the Midwest for students with disabilities.