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Alumni to Employee
Life after graduating college is a mystery for some, for others, their lives are planned out for the next five years. But that does not stop everyone from asking seniors “What is your next step?” I bet their immediate answers weren't working at Millikin as Senior Admission Counselor, Success Coach, or Coordinator for Student Engagement and Leadership Development. But for some of Millikin’s newest alumni that is where they ended up. Five of Millikin’s best let us inside to see

Miamaya Parra
Dec 12, 20254 min read


Life After SOTAD
The life of any type of performer hardly comes easy—even after studying the art at an academic level. The market has rarely been on the side of those who are considered the highly experienced, educated, or even most authentic. Not many students realize the type of resilience that one must acquire when having to deal with not only the waiting and rejection process, but also the opportunity of an accepted role For many students who major in the arts, exposure to the resources

Ethan Neufeld
Dec 3, 20252 min read


Fulbright Scholarships: What You Need to Know
Map of all of the countries that have Fulbright Programs The Fulbright program, originally founded by Senator J. William Fulbright in 1946, is the United States’ premier international exchange program. Its student program offers graduating seniors, grad students, and young professionals the opportunity to further their studies, conduct research, and teach English abroad. And, although applications are closed for the 2026-2027 cycle, it is still an avenue which Millikin studen

Jack Hughes
Nov 19, 20254 min read


From Playing to Coaching: Ryan Janssen Comes Full Circle
For Ryan Janssen, Millikin Baseball has been a full circle experience. After being a part of bringing a championship to Millikin as a player, Janssen has returned to the Big Blue as a hitting coach, bringing a fresh perspective that only a player can provide to the current roster. Coming back to Millikin simply completed the circle. “I was recruited to Millikin out of high school,” Janssen says. “I had a relationship with the current coach, Coach Townsend, through summer ball

Kemper Koslofski
Oct 31, 20255 min read


Five Tips for Graduate School Applications
Applications of any kind can be a bit overwhelming, especially if you’re unsure what to expect. When applying to grad school, it's hard to avoid stress while selecting a program, writing a statement of purpose, and getting recommendation letters. It’s easy to feel overwhelmed at first, but with these tips, everything starts to make a lot more sense. Prepare Early Without expecting it, deadlines for applications can sneak up on you. Even if you think you have time, writing per

Kyler Griggs
Oct 27, 20253 min read


What to Wear in the Workplace: Dressing Post-Grad
Dressing for a professional setting can be difficult, especially for postgraduates just entering the workforce. Millikin provides options...

Aubrey Diedrich
Oct 3, 20253 min read
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