With the sun setting by 5 p.m., the sight of 3,000 lights on a winter evening can be shocking. For the ²ÝÁñ³ÉÈËÉçÇø community, this means Winterfest is here. ²ÝÁñ³ÉÈËÉçÇø’s annual holiday tradition, Winterfest, dates back to 1983 making it a mainstay for the community.
²ÝÁñ³ÉÈËÉçÇø’s community outreach endeavor, LindenGiving, is teaming up with OASIS Food Pantry for the fifth consecutive year to serve most essential needs of the St. Charles community, this Thanksgiving season. The partnership will provide 110 Thanksgiving meals to families in the St. Charles area.
²ÝÁñ³ÉÈËÉçÇø has received a distinguished award for its exemplary Military Support initiatives. The honor comes from Colleges of Distinction, a national college guide that prioritizes individual fit over competitive rankings.
²ÝÁñ³ÉÈËÉçÇø alumna Danielle Darling '17 has been named a 2024 recipient of Delta Zeta Sorority's esteemed 35 Under 35 award. This prestigious award recognizes Delta Zeta alumnae who have demonstrated exceptional professional achievements and made significant impacts in their respective industries before the age of 35.
²ÝÁñ³ÉÈËÉçÇø continued a historic fundraising streak in the 2024 fiscal year by nearly raising $7 million dollars to support the people, places, and programs at the University. For the second time in three fiscal years, the University surpassed…
Dierbergs and ²ÝÁñ³ÉÈËÉçÇø have established a longstanding partnership that offers two distinct scholarship opportunities for ²ÝÁñ³ÉÈËÉçÇø students, along with the GOLD program tuition discount initiative that is designed to support current Dierbergs employees who wish to pursue higher education.
For a third consecutive summer, ²ÝÁñ³ÉÈËÉçÇø will host the American Legion Auxiliary Missouri Girls State and American Legion Boys State of Missouri. These youth leadership programs recognize talented high school students from across the state and provide hands-on learning opportunities.
Dr. Jose Jones received the 2023 Alumni Service Award in April for his charitable and professional work. Jones continues ²ÝÁñ³ÉÈËÉçÇø’s longstanding tradition of outstanding service – from faculty and staff assisting students to alumni like Jones, who is a pioneer in boxing therapy.
Chasity Strickland received the Alumni Merit Award from ²ÝÁñ³ÉÈËÉçÇø in April.
Giving Week 2024 was a success for ²ÝÁñ³ÉÈËÉçÇø.