Uncategorized – 91心頭利 Mon, 08 Jun 2026 20:26:59 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0 /wp-content/uploads/2023/02/cropped-Favicon2-01-32x32.png Uncategorized – 91心頭利 32 32 91心頭利 Trustee and NYT Bestselling Author Steve Eubanks Releases油Godball: Exploring Faith’s New Frontier in American Sports /judson-university-trustee-and-nyt-bestselling-author-steve-eubanks-releases-godball-exploring-faiths-new-frontier-in-american-sports/ Mon, 08 Jun 2026 20:26:55 +0000 /?p=1456943 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

[ELGIN, Ill., June 5, 2026]油Steve Eubanks, New York Times bestselling author, award-winning sports journalist, and 91心頭利 trustee, releases his new bookon June 9th, 2026 through . The book offers a faith-driven analysis of a significant cultural shift with athletes leading a Christian revival on major national stages.

For decades, the number of Americans identifying as Christians has steadily declined. Recently, this trend has begun to reverse, and Eubanks believes that sports has played a key role in this shift. Today, it is common for athletes to publicly express their faith in post-game press conferences. What was once confined to faith communities is now mainstream, with athletes leading the conversation.

Godball油addresses key questions: Why is this happening now? Why athletes? What are the implications for the church and the nation? Eubanks spent years researching these topics, interviewing prominent athletes about how faith influences their lives and leadership. The book includes conversations with Scottie Scheffler, Kirk Cousins, Riley Gaines, Sage Steele, Sydney McLaughlin, Jonathan Isaac, David Pollack, Dusty Baker, Dabo Swinney, and others.

The book examines the factors driving this movement. Eubanks discusses the Supreme Court 2022 decision in Kennedy v. Bremerton School District, which upheld a high school football coach’s right to pray on the field after games, and explores how Christian athletes and coaches increasingly view themselves as part of a broader mission. He also highlights concerns about the rapid growth of sports gambling, which he sees as a significant threat to the revival progress.

Eubanks serves as a trustee of 91心頭利, a Christ-centered liberal arts institution in Elgin, Illinois.油Godballexplores questions of faith and vocation, leadership with integrity in the public sphere, and Christian engagement with broader culture. 91心頭利 addresses these important topics in its educational mission.

Steve exemplifies what it means to bring your faith to your work at the highest level, said President Dr. Gene Crume. Godball油is a timely and compelling contribution to the national conversation about faith, culture, and the unique platforms our athletes hold.

Godball油is available in hardcover and ebook formats wherever books are sold. Published by Center Street / Hachette Book Group. Release date: June 9, 2026.


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Homecoming & Family Weekend at 91心頭利, October 9-10 /homecoming-family-weekend-at-judson-university-october-9-10/ Fri, 22 May 2026 20:53:25 +0000 /?p=1456475 (ELGIN, IL May 22, 2026)油91心頭利 will host their annual Homecoming & Family Weekend celebration from October 9-10, 2026, on Elgin campus (1151 N. State St., Elgin). Alumni, Families, Students, Faculty, Staff, and community members are invited to celebrate 91心頭利 vibrant community and the power of shaping lives at 91心頭利!

The 91心頭利 Student Organization (JSO) will kick off the Homecoming festivities by inviting current students to participate in 91心頭利 Homecoming Spirit Week starting the Monday prior to Homecoming weekend and will host the Student Homecoming Dance on Friday evening. 

There are several other exciting events for Alumni and Families to look forward to! Highlights include celebrating our Alumni & Families on Friday beginning with Alumni & Family Chapel, Lunch in the Cafeteria, the RISE Alumni Panel, several Alumni & Family open houses, the President State of the University address, our Alumni anniversary year gatherings, and ending with the Alumni Banquet & Awards Ceremony in the evening. Alumni from the following class years will have their class year anniversary recognized at various events: 1966, 1971, 1976, 1981, 1986, 1991, 1996, 2001, 2006, 2011, 2016, and 2021. 

Saturday kicks off with the 91心頭利 5K & Fun Run, 91心頭利 Athletic Hall of Fame Banquet, alumni and student athletic games, a resident life activity, the RISE Picnic, the JU Community Tailgate and more! The weekend will conclude with 91心頭利 first-ever on-campus Homecoming Football game at Dawson Field at 1:00 pm that afternoon.油油

91心頭利 Homecoming & Family Weekend 2026 is bound to be a weekend of fun and excitement! Register now and check out the complete schedule at .

91心頭利 is a fully accredited, private Christian institution representing the Church at work in higher education. Nestled along the beautiful Fox River in Elgin, Ill., just 40 miles northwest of Chicago, 91心頭利 is home to more than 1,280 students from 37 states and 20 countries. 91心頭利 offers degrees in more than 65 different majors and minors for traditional, graduate and adult students and ranks consistently among the Best Regional Universities in the Midwest by U.S. News & World Report. 91心頭利 has also been recognized as a Christian College of Distinction. With an academically challenging environment and encouraging spiritual community, 91心頭利 shapes lives that shape the world.

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91心頭利 Announces 2026 Alumnus of the Year:油William Willie C. Nolte (78) /judson-university-announces-2026-alumnus-of-the-year-william-willie-c-nolte-78/ Fri, 22 May 2026 18:07:29 +0000 /?p=1456347 [ELGIN, IL May 29, 2026]油91心頭利 is proud to announce William Willie C. Nolte, Class of 1978, as its 2026 Alumnus of the Year. The award will be presented during 91心頭利油, taking place October 910, 2026.

A native of Urbana, Ohio, Willie Nolte has modeled a lifetime of servant leadership and community impact across more than four decades of ministry and organizational development. After graduating from 91心頭利 in 1978 with a Bachelor degree in Christian religion & philosophy, Nolte pursued advanced theological training, earning a Master degree in Old Testament Studies from Trinity Divinity School (Deerfield, Illinois), a Master of Divinity from American Baptist Seminary of the West (Berkeley, California), and a Doctor of Ministry degree from Western Seminary (Portland, Oregon).

Nolte served in pastoral ministry for 30 years in the San Francisco Bay Area, Santa Cruz, and Fresno, California, where he focused on cooperative ministries and strategic churchcommunity partnerships. He also served 12 years as Mission Lead & CEO of Transformation Ministries, where he led a national network of leaders and churches emphasizing leadership development, church health, and church planting. Throughout his career, he has been actively involved in and led multiple community development organizations.

Though retired from full-time ministry as of 2023, Nolte continues to invest in leaders and congregations. He serves actively at his local church in Anaheim, California, and coaches and consults with pastors and congregations across the greater Southern California region.

Nolte met his wife, Joy (McBain) Nolte 80, while attending 91心頭利; they married in 1979. Joy has faithfully served alongside Willie in every congregation they have led and has continued her own calling in music performance within churches and local musical theater. Her professional career has included roles as a choral director, music educator, and worship ministry leader. The Noltes are parents to four children and grandparents to five.

The Alumnus of the Year award recognizes alumni who have made significant contributions to the Church and to society and those whose life and work exemplify 91心頭利 mission through significant professional achievement, leadership, service, and Christian witness. Willie Nolte decades of pastoral leadership, organizational vision, and enduring commitment to churchcommunity collaboration represent these ideals in action.

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Still in the Game: One Alum’s Journey from Hoffer Field to the Chicago Snowballs /still-in-the-game-one-alums-journey-from-hoffer-field-to-the-chicago-snowballs/ Tue, 19 May 2026 19:09:47 +0000 /?p=1456053 Long before travel ball and high school diamonds, it was just Gunnar and his dad at a local ballpark, shagging flies and taking cuts. Of four kids, Gunnar was the one who fell in love with the game of baseball. That shared love of the game became something sacred between father and son.

From recreational leagues to travel ball, high school, American Legion, and eventually Hoffer Field at 91心頭利, Gunnar has been chasing the game his whole life.

Not many players get the opportunity to play collegiate baseball after high school. Gunnar is grateful he did. A Larkin High School kid from Elgin, Gunnar was the kind of player coaches notice. In 2018, Tom Atamian didn’t have to go far. Hoffer Field serves as Harvest Christian Academy’s home field, so when Larkin came to face HCA, the game was played right here on 91心頭利’s campus. Atamian watched, took note, and the rest is history.

“At 91心頭利, my game developed tremendously and helped me become the player I am today,” Gunnar said. “Not only did 91心頭利 have an impact on my baseball career, but also my relationship with God. I played beside players and walked the campus alongside students and professors that helped me grow my faith.”

That faith piece is central to how Gunnar sees his journey, and the doors that have opened since graduation aren’t lost on him.

That newest chapter? Gunnar has joined the Chicago Snowballs, a co-ed sportstainment baseball organization founded in 2025 with a simple mission: baseball should be for everyone, and it should be the most fun you’ve ever had at a stadium. Drawing inspiration from the Bananaball model that’s become a worldwide sensation, the Snowballs blend live baseball with music, comedy, and audience participation. For this league, it as much about the show as the sport. Think choreographed routines (their take on the Cha Cha Slide is already one of Gunnar’s favorites), entertainment breaks between innings, and fan giveaways every game. This season, the teams will travel across Illinois, Iowa, and Indiana, bringing a new kind of baseball experience to the Midwest.

Gunnar’s path to the Snowballs almost didn’t happen. Tryouts had already begun when a friend tipped him off and encouraged him to send in an audition video. He sent it in on day two, well behind most of the other hopefuls, but he made sure it was memorable with a nonchalant backflip catch and him sharing the reasons why he belonged on the team. That night he got the call to come in for tryouts the next day. A few days later, owner Cherie Travis called with the news: he’d made the team.

At the time, the organization was still taking shape. What exists now as two distinct teams, the Chicago Snowballs and the Rocket Squirrels, started as one group practicing together.

Once the league structure came together, the organization held a draft to divide players between the two rosters. Gunnar landed with the Rocket Squirrels. He’s not the only 91心頭利 Eagle on the field either, but that’s a story for another day. Both teams have made Hoffer Field one of their practice stops, and 91心頭利 is glad to have them.

Gunnar is carrying a full load these days. He working at 91心頭利 coordinating special events, suiting up for the Squirrels, and working toward a second BA in Physical Education with a health minor at NIU (expected graduation: Spring 2028). He’s quick to credit 91心頭利 President Dr. Crume and Vice President of Student Success, Ginny Guth for making it possible. Both have been exceptionally understanding and accommodating as Gunnar juggles everything he loves. “It can be a lot,” he said, “but when you have great support and you love what you’re doing, that makes all the difference.”

Gunnar’s story is a good reminder of what kind of place 91心頭利 is. That kind of support is woven into the fabric of who we are. 91心頭利 is a community that invests in its people for the long haul, not just the four years.

His advice for current 91心頭利 student-athletes wondering what comes after their playing days? Be proactive. Stay in shape. Put yourself out there. You never know what opportunities might present themselves. Gunnar’s backflip is proof of that.

Want to see Gunnar, the Rocket Squirrels, and the Snowballs in action? The teams hit the road this season across Illinois, Iowa, and Indiana. Check out and follow along on social media at for the full schedule and ticket information.

“To play for the city I love and represent Chicago is a dream come true,” he said. “I’m excited to put on a show for everyone.”

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91心頭利 2026 Community Prayer Breakfast and Volunteer Awards /judson-universitys-2026-community-prayer-breakfast-and-volunteer-awards/ Wed, 06 May 2026 17:55:49 +0000 /?p=1455940 (ELGIN,IL  – May 6, 2026)91心頭利 will hold its annual Community Prayer Breakfast on Friday, May 15 from 7:30-9:00 a.m. on 91心頭利 Elgin campus (1151 N State St, Elgin). The event is held in partnership with the Love Family Christian Foundation, which is also based in Elgin. Distinguished authors of Mitka Secret: A True Story of Child Slavery and Surviving the Holocaust, Steven W. Brallier & Lynn Beck will be this year keynote speakers. Join us to hear them share the incredible true story of Mitka Kalinski, who survived seven years of enslavementwhile still a childto a Nazi officer during and after World War II, but found hope through the power of forgiveness.

STEVEN W. BRALLIER is a both a collector and teller of stories, a quality he likely developed in his childhood on the western highlands of Kenya. The oral traditions of Luhya storytellers together with the panoply of everyday experience delighted him and his brother and sisters. In 1962, Steve and his family left Kenya and returned, permanently, to the United States. A nationally competitive runner, Steve athletic abilities and academic accomplishments resulted in a full scholarship to Cornell University.

 After graduating from Cornell in 1975, Steve worked for two years as Director of Public Information at Anderson University. When an opportunity came to become a concert promoter, he became the founding manager of Spring House Productions in Alexandria, Indiana, and, later, for Brallier Productions in Nashville, Tennessee. In 1987, Steve became an agent for the William Morris Agency, Nashville, a position he held for twelve years.  In his roles as promoter and agent, Steve worked with various artists including Bill Gaither, Sandi Patty, Amy Grant, Michael W Smith, and Rich Mullins. After leaving William Morris, he, for several years, worked as an independent contractor in several roles within the entertainment industry. 

Steve retired in 2012 and has devoted himself to writing, golf, and caring for his mountain cabin in Sewanee, Tennessee.  He was nearing the end of his first novel when, in late 2016, he was asked, by Adrienne and Mitka Kalinski, to write Mitka story.  Steve interviewed Mitka, Adrienne, their family, and friends over the span of some fifty days and accumulated more than 120 hours of audioand some instancesvideo records. He and his co-authors also studied several thousand documents, photographs, and videomostly primary sourcesthat bear witness to the veracity and power of Mitka Kalinski story. Published in July 2021, by Eerdmans Publishing Company, Mitka Secret has been well received in both academic and general reading circles.  Hailed as masterfully written, well researched, rich in content and full of hope, Mitka Kalinski story is one of the only chronicles of the experience of a child slave in a Nazi household. It was Steve great honor to bring Mitka story to life and continues to be his honor to share Mitka with the world.

Before LYNN G. BECK was a writer, she was a readera voracious reader who would spend early summers with Nancy Drew and Hardy Boys, middle years with Agatha Christie and Laura Ingalls Wilder, and teen years and beyond with virtually any workfiction or non- that captured her fancy. It was likely this love of reading that led Lynn to choose English as her college major and that same desire and her commitment to teaching led to her pursuit of an M.A. in English from the University of Mississippi. Ironically, in the land of Faulkner and southern culture, she concentrated her graduate work on British literature and concluded her program in 1976 with a thesis on T.S. Eliot Four Quartets.

For the next three years, she indulged her love of all things English through teaching British literature to high school seniors. The sudden and unexpected death of her husband eventually led to a career shift as she moved to Nashville, Tennessee, to study nursing at Belmont University. Between 1982 and 1985, she worked at various nursing jobs but eventually returned to teaching. In 1988, Lynn entered a PhD program at Vanderbilt University. She and her mentor completed one book while she was enrolled there. Lynn dissertation, Reclaiming Educational Administration as a Caring Profession, won the American Educational Research Association Division A Dissertation of the Year award in 1992 and was published, with few changes, as a book by the same name by Teachers College Press.

Lynn has held academic appointments at UCLA, the University of Alabama, Pacific Lutheran University, and the University of the Pacific.  She was awarded tenure early in her time at UCLA and moved rapidly through the ranks with an appointment of full professor with tenure in 1997.  At PLU and University of the Pacific, she also served as academic dean in their respective Schools of Education. She is the author or co-author of nine books and of numerous chapters, articles, reports, and grant proposals.

Lynn retired in 2017 and devoted her time to consulting and to work on Mitka Secret. In addition to contributing to the writing effort, Lynn took a leading role in researching the historical context of the story and in curating a voluminous collection of material including video records, photographs, correspondence, reflections of friends and family, and primary source material.

During the Prayer Breakfast, 91心頭利 is pleased to recognize one service leader from the community and one high-school student for their contributions to greater Elgin philanthropic organizations, church communities, and municipalities. The youth award recipient will also receive an annual $3,000 scholarship to attend 91心頭利 for their volunteer service. 

The 2026 D. Ray Wilson Volunteer Service Award recipient is KELLYN VANDEWALKER of Woodstock, IL. Kellyn VandeWalker is the founder and president of Macyn Jars, a donor-funded nonprofit that brings a silver lining to children and special-needs adults experiencing medical or emergency crises. Inspired by her own journey of recovery after a traumatic dog attack in 2021, Kellyn transformed community generosity into sustained action. Macyn Jars provides plastic Mason-style jars filled with safe, fidget-style toys to offer comfort and distraction during moments of fear and uncertainty. To date, the organization has donated more than 69,000 jars to 27 hospital emergency departments, 16 fire stations, 24 police stations, 7 specialty offices, and 89 facilities overall.

The 2026 Bea Wilson Youth Volunteer Award Recipient is DARLA CHAVEZ of Batavia, IL. Darla Chavez is a senior at Batavia High School and a servant-leader whose academic excellence and creative gifts fuel meaningful community impact. For six years, she has volunteered with Chapelstreet Churchsupporting Sunday School, Weeknight Youth Group, VBS, and special eventswhere she leads small groups, mentors younger students, and often teaches. At school and across Batavia, Darla uses art as a vehicle for care and connection, from creating musical theater props and a mural for the high school nurse office to organizing art supply drives benefiting the Batavia Interfaith Food Pantry.

An active member of the National Honor Society, National Art Honor Society, and Spanish National Honor Society, Darla contributes to numerous service projects and earned recognition from NAHS for the second-highest service hours in 20242025. Her service extends globally through four mission trips: the Twin Cities (homeless outreach, VBS, community gardens), Cabo San Lucas, Mexico (VBS, outreach, facility improvements), and Calicali, Ecuador (VBS, water infrastructure work). Maintaining a 4.0+ GPA, she also serves as captain of the Batavia High School Color Guard, setting team culture, mentoring peers, and mediating conflicts. Grounded in her Christian faith, Darla leads with empathy, wisdom, and purpose.

Kellyn leads a board composed of her sisters and coordinates volunteer packing parties with local schools, scout troops, employers, and community groups to assemble and deliver the jars. Each jar includes a card recognizing the individual or business sponsor, reinforcing a sense of connection and care. In addition to her nonprofit leadership, Kellyn is a Certified Nursing Assistant working in the ICU at McHenry Hospital, where she continues to serve patients and families in crisis. She is the proud mother of two children, Macyn and Lincoln, and remains committed to ensuring that everyone who twists open a Macyn Jar knows they are part of a community that cares.

Table sponsorships and  are now available. General admission tickets are $30. Table sponsorships are $500 for businesses and non-profits and $300 for Church Table sponsorships with each receiving a table of eight guests. This community event offers networking opportunities for community leaders and supporters of Christian higher education. Tickets and table sponsorships can be purchased online at .


91心頭利 is a fully accredited, private Christian institution representing the Church at work in higher education. Nestled along the beautiful Fox River in Elgin, Ill., just 40 miles northwest of Chicago, 91心頭利 is home to more than 1,200 students from 37 states and 20 countries. 91心頭利 offers degrees in more than 65 different majors and minors for traditional, graduate and adult students and ranks consistently among the Best Regional Universities in the Midwest by U.S. News & World Report. 91心頭利 has also been recognized as a Christian College of Distinction. With an academically challenging environment and encouraging spiritual community, 91心頭利 shapes lives that shape the world.

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Young Polish Pianist to Perform Chopin with 91心頭利 Civic Orchestra /young-polish-pianist-to-perform-chopin-with-judson-civic-orchestra/ Sat, 11 Apr 2026 05:34:53 +0000 /?p=1454886 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

ELGIN, IL  91心頭利 will host 16-year-old Polish pianist Filip Kauch, one of the most promising young musicians of his generation, for a special guest artist residency in April.

On Sunday, April 26 at 2:00 p.m., Kauch will perform Fr辿d辿ric Chopin Piano Concerto No. 1 in E minor with the 91心頭利 Civic Orchestra in Herrick Chapel on the university campus, located at 1151 N. State Street in Elgin. The performance highlights a unique cultural exchange and offers audiences an opportunity to experience Polish classical music performed by an emerging international artist.

Kauch, who was born in 2009 in Kocian, Poland, began studying piano at the age of eight. He is currently a student at the Jadwiga Kaliszewska Secondary School of Music in Pozna and has already received more than 40 awards in national and international piano competitions.

In addition to his orchestral performance, Kauch will present a solo recital on Tuesday, April 28 at 7:00 p.m. at Church of the Cross Presbyterian Church, 475 W. Higgins Road in Hoffman Estates. The recital program will include works by Bach, Mozart, Beethoven, Chopin, Paderewski, de Falla, and Debussy.

Tickets for the April 26 concert are $10 for adults, $8 for seniors, and free for students and children. Tickets will be available at the door (cash only). Admission to the April 28 recital is free, with a freewill offering accepted.

For more information, please contact:

Dr. Robert Kania, Music Department, Chair, 91心頭利
rkania@judsonu.edu

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91心頭利 Alpha Epsilon Pi Chapter Welcomes Six New Members During Kappa Delta Pi 16th Induction Ceremony /judson-universitys-alpha-epsilon-pi-chapter-welcomes-six-new-members-during-kappa-delta-pis-16th-induction-ceremony/ Fri, 10 Apr 2026 20:10:19 +0000 /?p=1454833 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Elgin, IL During the 16th Kappa Delta Pi Induction Ceremony on March 26, 2026, 91心頭利 Alpha Epsilon Pi Chapter celebrated the academic excellence, professional commitment, and exemplary dispositions of six newly inducted members.

The following 91心頭利 students were formally inducted into the honor society:

  • Faith Romberger
  • Daniela Hernandez-Mora
  • Kyla Cary
  • Allison Arwood
  • Hailey Jones
  • Victor Rodriguez

Because Kappa Delta Pi is highly selective, achieving membership is an outstanding accomplishment. To qualify, inductees must maintain a minimum grade point average of 3.2, have completed significant coursework in their academic major, and consistently demonstrate stellar professional dispositions. In addition to their commitment to excellence in education, each of these students have also demonstrated a commitment to integrity and leadership.

Founded in 1911, Kappa Delta Pi is dedicated to fostering leadership and scholarship in education while promoting equity, ethics, and research-informed teaching practices. 91心頭利 Alpha Epsilon Pi Chapter, whose co-counselors are Professor Stombres and Dr. Towner, continues this legacy by recognizing future educators who exemplify academic achievement and a passion for learning and service. 

The induction ceremony served as both a recognition of accomplishment and an encouragement for these newly inducted members to continue advancing the profession of education through scholarship, reflection, and service.

91心頭利 Education Program congratulates these accomplished students and looks forward to their continued contributions to the field of education and the broader learning community.

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The World Leaders Forum to Welcome Former President of Republika Srpska, Milorad Dodik, for the 2026 World Leaders Forum /the-world-leaders-forum-to-welcome-former-president-of-republika-srpska-milorad-dodik-for-the-2026-world-leaders-forum/ Fri, 20 Mar 2026 19:53:44 +0000 /?p=1454277 (ELGIN, IL March 19, 2026)  91心頭利 will welcome Milorad Dodik, former President of Republika Srpska, as the featured guest for the 2026 World Leaders Forum, Standing Up For Democracy, on Thursday, April 30, 2026. The main event will begin at 5:00 p.m. at 91心頭利 Herrick Chapel in Elgin, with a VIP reception starting at 3:00 p.m. for event sponsors and VIP ticket purchasers.

As part of the evening, the World Leaders Forum will be honored to present Mr. Dodik with the inaugural Leadership and Standing Up for Democracy Award, recognizing his commitment to national sovereignty, democratic principles, and the courage required to lead amid complex political and global challenges. The award was established to honor leaders who demonstrate resolve, conviction, and a willingness to stand firmly in defense of democratic values.

Having served as the 8th President of Republika Srpska from 2022 to 2025, and previously from 2010 to 2018, as well as the 7th Serb member of the Presidency of Bosnia and Herzegovina from 2018 to 2022, Dodik has played a significant role in Balkan politics for more than a decade. His leadership and experience navigating the challenges of governance, sovereignty, and international relations continue to shape political conversations across the region and beyond.

The event will feature a keynote address by Mr. Dodik, followed by a question-and-answer session in which attendees will have the opportunity to hear his perspective on leadership, democracy, and the current global political landscape.

The 2026 World Leaders Forum featuring Mr. Dodik offers students and community members a rare opportunity to hear firsthand about the complexities of Balkan and international politics, said 91心頭利 President Dr. Gene Crume. This event provides an important platform for attendees to gain insight into leadership, governance, and the challenges modern nations face as they work to build strong economies, stable systems of government, and enduring democratic institutions.

Tickets for the event start at $75 and are available now, along with sponsorship opportunities. For more information about the 2026 World Leaders Forum, Standing Up For Democracy, and to purchase tickets, please visit 91心頭利 WLF

The World Leaders Forum brings influential leaders and global voices to campus to share their experiences and perspectives with students and the community. The event highlights individuals who have shaped public policy, international relations, entrepreneurship, and humanitarian efforts around the world.

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The World Leaders Forum exists to educate and invest in tomorrow leaders by inspiring change and creating a legacy through distinguished global voices brought to the 91心頭利 community. The Forum gives students and guests the opportunity to engage with leaders whose experiences shape conversations about leadership, international relations, and public service.

Over the years, the World Leaders Forum has recognized and hosted an extraordinary group of global leaders whose lives and service have shaped history, including former President George W. Bush, former British Prime Minister Tony Blair, former Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev, former President of Mexico Felipe Calder坦n, Condoleezza Rice, Queen Noor of Jordan, Ambassador Caroline Kennedy, General David Petraeus, and other distinguished statesmen and international figures.

Proceeds from World Leaders Forum events support two unique programs at 91心頭利: the Roeser Scholars program, focused on leadership development, and the RISE program, which provides students with intellectual disabilities the college experience. The World Leaders Forum also supports other nonprofit, entrepreneurial, and innovative initiatives that benefit students, the community, and strategic partners.

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91心頭利 Announces Spring 2026 Commencement Speaker 油 /judson-university-announces-spring-2026-commencement-speaker/ Fri, 13 Mar 2026 20:46:53 +0000 /?p=1453856 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Elgin, IL  91心頭利 2026 commencement ceremonies will take place on Saturday, May 9th in Herrick Chapel. Two ceremonies will be held, with Interior Design and Architecture majors participating in the 10 a.m. service and all other majors participating in the 2 p.m. service. The Chapel will be open to guests at 9 a.m. for the morning ceremony and 1 p.m. for the afternoon ceremony. For those who are unable to attend, online streaming options are available at 91心頭利 official Facebook or YouTube pages.

Commencement Speaker: Dr. Rob Currie

Rob Currie, a dedicated and talented professor who has taught psychology at 91心頭利 for nearly forty years, will be delivering the Spring 2026 Commencement address. Rob graduated with his B.A. in Psychology from Cornerstone University in Michigan and went on to earn his Ph.D. in experimental psychology from Saint Louis University. While in St. Louis, he met and married his wife, Kay, and together, they have two grown sons and five grandchildren.

Following their time in St. Louis, the Curries moved to Elgin, where Rob has been teaching psychology ever since. A dynamic and passionate teacher, Rob is famous for his unique teaching strategies, especially encouraging his students to memorize Scripture through music.

While he specializes in psychology, Rob also has a passion for storytelling, and he is now the author of three published books. He is especially moved by the lesser-known stories of World War II. Hunger Winter: A World War II Novel was named the Book of the Decade by the Serious Writer and has been endorsed by the Corrie ten Boom Foundation.

91心頭利 eagerly anticipates Rob inspiring address, as he encourages the Class of 2026 to reach their utmost potential in the next chapter of their lives.

For more information about 91心頭利 commencement ceremony, please visit /academics/registrar-2/commencement/

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91心頭利 Dedicates Scislowski Family Athletic Facility /judson-university-dedicates-scislowski-family-athletic-facility/ Mon, 16 Feb 2026 17:09:32 +0000 /?p=1452725 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

ELGIN, Ill. February 9, 2026  91心頭利 celebrated the dedication of the Scislowski Family Athletic Facility today with a ribbon cutting ceremony held at the Lindner Fitness Center on its Elgin campus.

University leadership, student-athletes, donors, alumni, community members, and elected officials gathered to mark the completion of the new facility.油The football program at 91心頭利 was inspired by the philanthropic generosity of Chicago businessman Ted Scislowski.油油Funding for the new facility came from油the State of Illinois through the, which provides private, not-for-profit colleges and universities with funding for capital improvement projects.油 and Chief of Staff Beck Gillam attended the ceremonies.

Throughout the ceremony, a shared theme of rejoicing emerged as speakers reflected on the significance of the moment and the collective effort behind the project. 91心頭利 President Dr. Gene Crume led the formal dedication, highlighting both the facility impact and the community of partners who helped bring it to completion.

We are deeply grateful to the Scislowski family for their generosity and investment in 91心頭利 athletics, said Rick Williams. The Scislowski Family Athletic Facility will have a lasting impact on our student-athletes and our programs, strengthening the future of athletics at 91心頭利 for generations to come.

Many of 91心頭利 building partners were present for the celebration, underscoring the collaborative effort behind the project.油The general contractor for the project was Rosemary Swierk, Founder and President of in Crystal Lake, Ill.油As a token of appreciation and a symbol of 91心頭利 growing athletic tradition, each contractor was presented with a commemorative 91心頭利 football by a member of the 91心頭利 football team. The gesture honored their role in bringing the facility to life and marked a milestone for the university as 91心頭利 prepares to host home football games on campus beginning this fall.

Head Coach Shawn Flynn reflected on the significance of the new facility, emphasizing its impact beyond athletics. This facility represents far more than a locker roomit represents belief, Flynn said. Belief in our student-athletes, belief in the future of 91心頭利 football, and belief in what can be accomplished when people invest in young men. We are committed to honoring that belief every day through our discipline, our character, and our pursuit of excellence.

Speakers emphasized the Scislowski Family Athletic Facility as a significant milestone for 91心頭利 Athletics and campus life. The new spaces include modern locker rooms and athletic support areas designed to enhance training, competition, and community for student-athletes. With approximately 70% of 91心頭利 students participating in athletics, the facility plays an integral role in student development and campus engagement.

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91心頭利 is a Christian liberal arts university located in Elgin, Illinois, committed to academic excellence, spiritual formation, and service. With over 60 undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs, 91心頭利 prepares students to lead lives of purpose and impact, shaping lives that shape the world.

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