College News

The College Tour, featuring… Taylor Hillman
Taylor Hillman, from Lancaster, Texas, is a Nursing major with a minor in Family and Consumer Sciences.

The College Tour, featuring… Carrigan Craig!
Carrigan Craig, from Germantown Hills, Ill., is an Elementary Education major with a minor in Music.

The College Tour, featuring… Marissa Perez!
Marissa Perez, from La Grange, Ill., is a Kinesiology and Health Science major with a minor in Business Administration.

Students Learn the Science—and Heart—of Adaptive Cooking
How grad students in Nutrition and Dietetics are transforming texture-modified meals

ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ Nursing Celebrates High NCLEX Pass Rate, Announces New Initiatives
ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½â€™s Nursing Program achieves a 97% pass rate on the National Council Licensure Examination — the highest in the past five years.

ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ Nursing Programs Ranked Nationally
Two BU Nursing programs land at #1 and #4 on national list.

ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ hosts GLOW to Shine a Light on Nursing Careers
The ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ Nursing Program is working to inspire the next generation of health care professionals through Girls Light Our Way (GLOW).

Building a Bigger Comfort Zone
How this teacher fosters an impactful exploration into diversity in the classroom.

Innovative AI Robot Aims to Support Students with Autism in the Classroom
A team of students are crossing disciplines to increase care for people with autism by building a highly-advanced robot.

Edible Insects: The Science and Sensory Delight Behind the BugNug
Why this student thinks you may be biting into bugs sooner than you think.

ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ Hosts School Nurses to Tackle Tough Topics
Dozens of school nurses from across central Illinois come to ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ to share best practices, learn from leading health professionals, and collaborate on solutions to common challenges.

Breaking the Barriers Around Men and Mental Health
Senior capstone projects at ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ are taking off and a group of students are helping fight the stigma around mental health for men.

ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ Announces $1 Million Gift for Pro Bono PT and OT Clinic
ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ is pleased to announce the receipt of a $1 million gift commitment from Polly Barton and her late husband, Glen. The gift will create The Glen and Polly Barton Clinic for Fitness and Function at ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½.