Performance Learning

Performance Learning
What does Performance Learning do for you?

Fast-tracks your career

Provides on-the-job training

Makes you stand out to employers

At �鶹Լ��, we believe that what makes us unique is not simply what you learn, but how you learn. Run your own business. Conduct graduate-level research. Take part in contemporary theatrical productions. Get a head start on your future with Performance Learning. All starting on day one at �鶹Լ��.
Performance Learning

Academic Programs & Majors

Celebrations of Scholarship

Student-Run Ventures
$3.2M HealthSciences Center

The state-of-the-art facility opened in Spring 2024 and features the Campbell Family Nursing Simulation Center, Health Assessment Lab, a collaborative graduate learning space and various office spaces.

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What is Performance Learning?

Performance Learning is one of �鶹Լ��'s core learning philosophies, where students are offered a wide range of opportunities to test drive their skills in an environment outside of the classroom to real-world situations through internships, research, global opportunities and more.
StudentSpotlight

Even before she knew exactly which college she was going to attend, �鶹Լ�� University senior Maggie Schrage had a plan of what she was going to do for her career.

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Performance Learning Stories

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�鶹Լ�� MBA Performance Learning projects assist Decatur’s Heritage Behavioral Health Center

August 03, 2025

MBA Tabor School of Business Business Administration Heritage Behavioral Health Center Performance Learning

‘Doing all the things:’ Maggie Schrage ’26 has made the most out of her time at �鶹Լ�� University

July 31, 2025

Made It �鶹Լ��Student Spotlight School of Social Sciences Philosophy Athletics Women's Basketball College of Arts & Sciences

‘Bringing something positive:’ �鶹Լ�� graduate Katie Kocan ’25 captures the good works of Shakespeare Corrected in a new documentary 

June 14, 2025

Shakespeare Corrected College of Fine Arts School of Theatre and Dance School of Art & Creative Media
Performance Learning Through Student-Run Ventures

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Blue Connection

On the first Friday of each month, Blue Connection hosts “After 5 Live” gallery events with exhibit openings.
Performance Learning Examples
- Big Blue Backpacks Kicks Off Seventh Year
- Campbell Family Nursing Simulation Center
  
  Part of �鶹Լ��’s new $3.2 million Health Sciences Center, the Campbell Family Nursing Simulation Center provides cutting-edge instruction opportunities for students in �鶹Լ��’s School of Nursing.
- Celebrations of Scholarship
- Decaturian
- Ecological Journeys
- Performance Learning Opportunities Thrive at �鶹Լ�� University Performance Consulting (MUPC)
- Illinois Raptor Center
- Internships
- James �鶹Լ�� Honors Scholars Program
- Leighty Science Scholars Program
- Moot Court
- New Musicals Workshop
- Studio Pressure Night
- Study Abroad
  
  �鶹Լ�� students have the opportunity to live and study in other countries. The Center for International Education is proud to sponsor several ongoing international opportunities.
- Tabor Investment Portfolio
- WJMU

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Campus Services

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Campus Services

Performance Learning

What does Performance Learning do for you?

$3.2M HealthSciences Center

What is Performance Learning?

StudentSpotlight

Performance Learning Stories

�鶹Լ�� MBA Performance Learning projects assist Decatur’s Heritage Behavioral Health Center

‘Doing all the things:’ Maggie Schrage ’26 has made the most out of her time at �鶹Լ�� University

‘Bringing something positive:’ �鶹Լ�� graduate Katie Kocan ’25 captures the good works of Shakespeare Corrected in a new documentary

Performance Learning Through Student-Run Ventures

Blue Connection

�鶹Լ�� Creates

Pipe Dreams Studio Theatre

MU Performance Consulting

Performance Learning Examples

Big Blue Backpacks Kicks Off Seventh Year

Campbell Family Nursing Simulation Center

Celebrations of Scholarship

Decaturian

Ecological Journeys

Performance Learning Opportunities Thrive at �鶹Լ�� University Performance Consulting (MUPC)

Illinois Raptor Center

Internships

James �鶹Լ�� Honors Scholars Program

Leighty Science Scholars Program

Moot Court

New Musicals Workshop

Studio Pressure Night

Study Abroad

Tabor Investment Portfolio

WJMU