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    Alumni & Friends

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  • The Alumni and Development staff members are dedicated to Millikin University's mission: 

    For all who aspire to achieve, Millikin delivers on the promise of excellence in education. Though the integration of theory and practice, we prepare students for professional success, democratic citizenship in a global environment and a personal life of meaning and value.

    Our Mission

    Guided by the leadership and direction of the Vice President for Alumni & Development, our Alumni & Development Team members interpret Millikin University to the widest possible audience of alumni, parents and friends for the purpose of increasing their understanding of and engagement with the university, and, most importantly, their financial support of Millikin.

    • Alumni & Friends
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      • Ways to Give
      • Shop Big Blue
      • Alumni Events
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      Stay Connected

      Whether you graduated months, years or decades ago, we invite you to keep in touch with the MU alumni community.
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      Share Your News

      We love to hear from our alumni and friends! Have you moved? Found a new job? Got married or had a baby? Share your latest news here.
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      Alumni Resources

      Need a transcript or some Millikin gear? Planning a trip to campus and needing area info? We’ve got you covered.
  • Upcoming Events

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    Mar
    31

    Public Observation Night

    Tuesday, March 31, 2026 - 7:30 to 9:30pm Tuesday, April 7, 2026 - 7:30 to 9:30pm Tuesday, April 14, 2026 - 7:30 to 9:30pm Tuesday, April 21, 2026 - 7:30 to 9:30pm Tuesday, April 28, 2026 - 7:30 to 9:30pm Tuesday, May 5, 2026 - 7:30 to 9:30pm Tuesday, May 12, 2026 - 7:30 to 9:30pm Tuesday, May 19, 2026 - 7:30 to 9:30pm
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      True Blue Challenge 2026

      Thursday, April 30, 2026 - All day
    • Carl Poelker ’68 Celebration of Life

      Saturday, May 2, 2026 - 10:30am to 3pm
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      Public Observation Night

      Tuesday, March 31, 2026 - 7:30 to 9:30pm Tuesday, April 7, 2026 - 7:30 to 9:30pm Tuesday, April 14, 2026 - 7:30 to 9:30pm Tuesday, April 21, 2026 - 7:30 to 9:30pm Tuesday, April 28, 2026 - 7:30 to 9:30pm Tuesday, May 5, 2026 - 7:30 to 9:30pm Tuesday, May 12, 2026 - 7:30 to 9:30pm Tuesday, May 19, 2026 - 7:30 to 9:30pm

  • Alumni News

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    • Honors Convocation

      Students and Faculty Honored at 2026 Millikin University Honors Convocation

      April 24, 2026
      Honors ConvocationCelebrations of ScholarshipPresident's OfficeProvost's OfficeCollege of Fine ArtsCollege of Arts & SciencesCollege of Professional StudiesTabor School of BusinessAlumni & Development
    • Scholarship Dinner

      Millikin celebrates student impact, donor generosity at 2026 Scholarship Dinner

      April 24, 2026
      Alumni & FriendsAlumni & DevelopmentPresident's OfficeTrue Blue Challenge
    • Carl Poelker

      Millikin to host Celebration of Life event for former Big Blue Football Coach Carl Poelker

      The May 2nd event is free and open to the public.
  • Alumni Stats

    400 +
    New Alumni Each Year
    $1.5 M
    Annual Funds Goal
    36K +
    Living MU Alums
    150 +
    Alum Events Yearly

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