Judson Student Abby Lima Works with MEC

Judson student Abby Lima will graduate next spring with a degree in biology, but she's already finding ways to use her degree, reports Michigan news website MLive.com.

Judson University Ranks 20th Among Midwest's Best Colleges

(ELGIN, IL August 18, 2010) Judson University ranks at 20 of Best Colleges in the Midwest, according to the latest U.S. News and World Report's Best Colleges survey results that were recently released.

Judson first appeared in the Top Tier by ranking 54th in the U.S. News and World Report's 2005 Best Colleges survey and has climbed through the rankings in recent years before arriving at 20th for this year's survey report, up from 26^th in last year’s survey. Judson University was ranked 20^th among 319 colleges located in the Midwest.

 JU Alumnae Featured on WGN Midday News Today

[ELGIN, IL August 5, 2010] Dr. Karin Anderson '92, associate professor of psychology at Concordia University, River Forest, will be interviewed on WGN's Midday News this Friday, August 6, concerning her recent book, It Just Hasn't Happened Yet (Clifton Hill Press, 2010).

Judson Hosts Nagaland Delegation

[Elgin, IL August 6, 2010] Judson University was pleased to recently host a group of unique visitors from faraway Nagaland for a few days in July. It is a rarity that such a large group of visitors would travel such a great distance to this small private institution, but the group of 23 men in the Nagaland Delegation were on an important mission to learn more about the modern Christian church in America

Judson Professor Featured at Conventions “Down Under”

(Elgin, IL August 4, 2010) Dr. Steven L. Layne, professor of Literacy Education at Judson University and director of Judson’s prestigious Master of Education in Literacy program, recently spoke at the International Reading Association 23rd World Congress on Reading, held July 12-15 in Auckland, New Zealand. Layne’s presentation, titled “Successful Strategies for Building Lifetime Readers,” was based on his bestselling professional book Igniting a Passion for Reading.

Judson Architecture Students Present Community Outreach Designs at Carpentersville Fire Station #3

(Elgin, IL July 27, 2010) Judson University’s ARC575 Community Outreach Class will be presenting their final project designs from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m., Friday, July 30. The final presentation will take place at the Carpentersville Fire Station #3 (5000 Sleepy Hollow Rd., Carpentersville) in the Training Room.

Chicago Bandits' Finch Calls it Quits

(Elgin, IL July 22, 2010) Chicago Bandits pitcher Jennie Finch announced Tuesday, July 21, 2010 that she will retire from competitive softball following the National Pro Fastpitch season. 

Judson University Offers New Adult Undergraduate Degree in Communications Management

(Elgin, IL   June 29, 2010) Judson University is offering a new adult undergraduate major this fall in Communications Management.

The Bachelor of Arts in Communications Management helps students gain leadership skills to manage communication in a variety of fields and disciplines. The program prepares students to blend these leadership skills with creative and technical skills to make decisions and implement communication strategies. One unique aspect of this major is the study of how and when and if to incorporate social media tools to forward organizational goals.

Judson to Host IHSA Softball Super Sectionals for 3A and 4A

(Elgin, IL June 2, 2010) High school softball is coming to Judson University as the Illinois 3A and 4A Super Sectionals will be held Monday, June 7 at the Judson Softball Complex. The 3A game will take place at 5 p.m. with the 4A game to follow at 7 p.m.

Judson Mourns the Passing of Dr. Harm A. Weber - Updated

(Elgin, Ill. UPDATED April 29, 2010) On Tuesday, April 27, Judson University’s chancellor and former president, Dr. Harm A. Weber of Bradeton, Fla., passed away due to complications from Parkinson's disease. He was 83.

A founding member of Judson’s Board of Trustees, Dr. Weber served as president of Judson from 1969 through December 1991. When he became president of Judson in 1969, the university was experiencing tight finanical conditions, a situation that he turned around. During his tenure as president, he oversaw several new buildings on the campus. When he retired as president in 1991, he was named Chancellor of Judson, a title he held until his death. Since his retirement, split their time each year between homes in Minnesota and Florida. In 2007, Judson’s newest building, the Harm A. Weber Academic Center, was dedicated to the former president.