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Tonight hundreds of people attended the 2023 World Leaders Forum at Judson University in Elgin. At this event, Scottish dignitaries Sir James MacMillan and business leader The Lord Smith of Kelvin celebrated the legacy of Olympian and Christian Missionary Eric Liddell whose feats at the 1924 Paris Olympics inspired the Academy Award-winning film Chariots of

The Judson University Athletic Department is excited to announce the hiring of former NFL safety and return specialist Quintin Demps as Judson University Football’s next Head Coach. The San Antonio, Texas, native is a nine-year NFL veteran who played for the Philadelphia Eagles, Houston Texans, Kansas City Chiefs, New York Giants, and the Chicago Bears.

Michael “Mac” McAvoy will exhibit a series of mechanical sculptures in Judson’s Draewell Gallery this spring. McAvoy’s work is based on canonical science fiction novels and collectively entitled The Classics. The show opened on January 17 and will run through March 31. “Mac” will discuss the work on Friday, February 17 at 3 p.m. in

Judson University announced today that Sir James MacMillan and The Lord Smith of Kelvin, KT CH, Robert Haldane Smith, in partnership with The Eric Liddell Community, will share the stage for the 10th World Leaders Forum on March 21, 2023. This event is the North American Celebration of the 100th Anniversary of Eric Liddell winning the

On National First-Generation Day, Judson University is excited to announce the new Slawek Family First-Generation Scholars Program to support our first-generation college students.  Thanks to a generous donation from Joe and Mary Slawek through the Slawek Family Charitable Fund, Judson University will create the Slawek Scholars Program, which will provide scholars with mentors, leadership opportunities, participation in the World Leaders

Merit RecitalTuesday, November 8 | 7:00 p.m. | Thulin Auditorium Midwest Opera Theatre and the DCWPA present… “The Treasure Chest Voice Show” Saturday, November 12 | 7:00 p.m. | Thulin Auditorium | tickets through midwestopera.com Chamber Singers & Piano Ensemble Recital Tuesday, November 15 | 7:00 p.m. | Thulin Auditorium Jazz Combo ConcertFriday, November 18 | 7:00 p.m. |

Judson University welcomed trustees, former faculty, and volunteer service groups to the campus for the 60th annual Founders’ Day on October 21. Throughout the day’s celebration, the leadership of the University honored those who helped to establish Judson College in 1963. Judson began as an undergraduate college in 1913 as part of Northern Baptist Theological

One of the more impressive construction projects in Judson Athletics history has come to the realization as the Dawson Field ribbon-cutting ceremony took place at the field’s northwest corner on Thursday evening.  The Dawson Field turfed complex will now host home soccer games as well as be a practice facility for the Football and Track

The Heal Elgin two-day free clinic is back for the fourth year on October 8-9, 2022. The free clinic will provide dental, vision, and medical services to patients on a first-come, first-served basis at Judson University, Lindner Fitness Center, 1151 N. State St, Elgin, Illinois. All services are free and no ID is required. The

Judson University inducted four new members into the 2022 Athletic Hall of Fame during Homecoming and Family Weekend on Saturday, September 24, during a ceremony held on campus. The class included Vusa Nkomazana (Men’s Soccer 1999), Landon Skinner (Men’s Basketball, 2012), Lana Rasmussen (Women’s Volleyball, 1998), and Matt McHenry (Baseball, 2012). Vusa Nkomazana (not pictured)

Judson University’s Art and Design Department proudly welcomes back Conrad Egyir, whose paintings will be displayed in the Draewell Gallery from September 22 – November 18. The artist will discuss his work at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, September 22 in Room 221 of the Weber Academic Center. A reception will immediately follow in the Draewell

Judson University’s Athletic Department welcomes Laura (Opie, ’01) Starkey as Head Softball Coach. “I’m really excited to be back on campus and involved in the Judson community again. It has brought back great memories and I look forward to helping build the current softball program,” said Starkey. “My experience from Aurora allows me to see

BIOCHEMISTRY, CLASS OF 2020 Judson unveiled a new banner during Homecoming weekend to honor Anali Cisneros ’20 of Elgin, Ill. as the most decorated and accomplished scholar-athlete in the history of Judson University athletics. The new banner is located in the Fitness Center, and features some of Anali’s incredible accomplishments as an athlete, specifically for

Psychology/Natural Sciences, Class of 2022 Looking to strengthen her volleyball skills, Jessica Smith met with Judson Volleyball Coach Julie Fahy and just knew that Judson was a place for her. Joining the volleyball team has made Jessica’s Judson experience unique. “Many students comment on the sense of community that Judson offers,” she says. “I am fortunate to also be

MBA, 2020 Current Role: Business Administrator at Biofortis Research Shawn Williams ’20 is a Business Administrator at Biofortis Research. A graduate of Judson’s Adult programs with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Business Administration and a current student in Judson’s MBA program, Shawn is incredibly grateful for the ways Judson has played a transformative role

Judson University celebrated188 graduates during the 87th commencement ceremonies on Saturday, May 7. Three-time Olympian Tracy Evans Land gave the keynote address to graduates in ceremonies at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. in Herrick Chapel (1151 N. State St., Elgin). National Champion and Olympian Tracy Evans Land invited Judson’s graduates to create a masterpiece of

Please join us for the following DCWPA music events! All performances are free of charge except as indicated. Sunday, March 26 | Judson Choir Home Concert | 7 p.m. | Herrick Chapel | Free-will offering Tuesday, April 11 | Merit Recital | 7 p.m. | Thulin Auditorium | Free-will offering for Instruments for Jamaica Thursday, April 13 | Chamber Singers Recital |

The Judson University community mourns the sudden passing of former Athletic Director and Director of Cross Country and Track & Field Joel Popenfoose. “Judson University is extremely saddened to learn of the passing of Joel Popenfoose,” stated Judson University President Dr. Gene Crume. “‘Coach Pop’ had a unique way of tying his pastoral experience with

Judson University is seeking nominations for the D. Ray Wilson Volunteer Service Award and the Bea Wilson Youth Service Award, which are presented each year at Judson University’s Community Prayer Breakfast.  Both awards recognize candidates who have contributed to the greater good in the Fox Valley community by voluntarily serving others’ physical, emotional, intellectual or

Judson University prepares to welcome youngsters of all ages for its many summer camp offerings for elementary, middle, and high school students with an interest in sports and architecture and design. Registration is now open for the Judson Youth Sports Summer Camps. Judson will offer basketball and volleyball camps this June and July. Camping experiences

The Judson University Athletic Department is set to send off three programs down south to Florida for spring break.  The Judson University Baseball Team begins competition in Florida beginning on Saturday, February 25, as the Eagles take on the top-ranked NAIA program in the nation Southeastern (Fla.) for a doubleheader.  The Eagles will play 17