Millikin’s assistance to Akorn workers affected by layoffs highlighted by media

Works were invited to take part in the university's 2023 Spring Career Fair

Career Fair attendees

DECATUR -- Millikin University was recently featured in several media stories for its assistance to workers affected by layoffs at Akorn Pharmaceuticals facilities in Decatur. 

Those affected by the closures were invited by Millikin to attend Thursday's Spring 2023 Career Fair held at the University Commons. More than 150 Akorn employees came to campus to take in the event and explore their employment opportunities. 

More than 50 employers were on hand, offering job and internship positions