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  2. 125th Anniversary
  • Celebrating 125 Years

  • We’re planning a year full of celebrations to cherish our past, commemorate our present and celebrate our future. Lots of fun, memories and new ΒιΆΉΤΌΕΔ moments await! Be on the lookout for special events, inspiring stories and ways to connect with our community. Your support and involvement help us move forward and shape the future of ΒιΆΉΤΌΕΔ University β€” together. We can’t wait to celebrate with you!

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  • Celebratory Events

    As we continue to build on our momentum and celebrate our milestones, we hope you will stay connected and be part of what’s next! Follow our Events page at millikin.edu/events, and watch our social media for the latest updates, stories and ways to engage with our community. 

    • Dean pribbenow

      Presidential Inauguration

      President Pribbenow’s inauguration brought together students, faculty, staff, alumni and friends in a campus-wide celebration of student success, academic excellence and the spirit of community that defines ΒιΆΉΤΌΕΔ.
    • Celebrations of Scholarship

      Honors Convocation

      The ΒιΆΉΤΌΕΔ University Honors Convocation honors the very best students and faculty members at ΒιΆΉΤΌΕΔ University on an annual basis.
    • 2025 Commencement

      Commencement

      ΒιΆΉΤΌΕΔ University is excited to announce thatΒ May 2026Β graduates, for both the undergraduate and graduate degree programs, will be recognizedΒ through an in-person ceremony.
    • student and teacher standing in front of poster

      The Judith & G. Richard Locke Poster Symposium

      This annual event showcases student and student-faculty scholarship. Participation in the poster symposium is open to all ΒιΆΉΤΌΕΔ students, regardless of major or class rank.
    • the original big blue the life and times of james millikin

      The Original Big Blue: The Life and Times of James ΒιΆΉΤΌΕΔ

      Discover the journey, meet the historians, and be inspired by the man who helped build Decatur.
    • forever true blue

      True Blue Challenge 2026

      Celebrate 125 years of ΒιΆΉΤΌΕΔ University by joining the Forever True Blue Challenge on Thursday, April 30.
  • Presidential Inauguration: April 10, 2026

      

  • News & Highlights

    • ΒιΆΉΤΌΕΔ campus

      ΒιΆΉΤΌΕΔ honored with β€˜ΒιΆΉΤΌΕΔ University Day’ proclamation from the City of Decatur

      April 21, 2026
      City of Decatur125th AnniversaryLori KeransCommunity PartnershipsCommunity Engagement17th PresidentPresident's OfficeAlumni & Development
    • Dean Pribbenow

      ΒιΆΉΤΌΕΔ celebrates the inauguration of Dr. Dean Pribbenow as 17th President

      April 13, 2026
      Presidential Inauguration17th PresidentPresident's OfficeDean PribbenowTrue Blue ChallengeCommunity PartnershipsΒιΆΉΤΌΕΔ Board of TrusteesAlumni & FriendsAlumni & Development125th Anniversary
    • James ΒιΆΉΤΌΕΔ Poster

      New Documentary Explores Legacy of ΒιΆΉΤΌΕΔ University Founder James ΒιΆΉΤΌΕΔ

      March 09, 2026
      James ΒιΆΉΤΌΕΔ DocumentaryJames ΒιΆΉΤΌΕΔ Homestead125th AnniversaryAlumni & FriendsAlumni & DevelopmentPresident's Office

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