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  2. 125th Anniversary
  • Celebrating 125 Years

  • We’re planning a year full of celebrations to cherish our past, commemorate our present and celebrate our future. Lots of fun, memories and new Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµAPP moments await! 

    Be on the lookout for special events, inspiring stories and ways to connect with our community. Your support and involvement help us move forward and shape the future of Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµAPP University — together. We can’t wait to celebrate with you!

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  • Celebrate 125 Years of Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµAPP

    As Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµAPP University celebrates 125 years of being Forever Blue, the institution is not simply reflecting on its traditions — it is building momentum for the future. 

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    Celebrating 125 Years
  • Celebratory Events

    As we continue to build on our momentum and celebrate our milestones, we hope you will stay connected and be part of what’s next! Follow our Events page at millikin.edu/events, and watch our social media for the latest updates, stories and ways to engage with our community. 

    • Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµAPP students

      Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµAPP University celebrates class of 2026 at Spring Commencement ceremonies

      More than 250 graduates were honored during two ceremonies featuring messages of service, resilience, gratitude, and embracing the unexpected.
    • Bronze Man

      Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµAPP Supporters Help ‘Forever True Blue’ Campaign Exceed Goal

      The annual giving challenge raised more than $685,000 from 550 donors in support of students during Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµAPP’s 125th anniversary celebration.
    • Dean pribbenow

      Presidential Inauguration

      President Pribbenow’s inauguration brought together students, faculty, staff, alumni and friends in a campus-wide celebration of student success, academic excellence and the spirit of community that defines Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµAPP.
    • the original big blue the life and times of james millikin

      The Original Big Blue: The Life and Times of James Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµAPP

      Discover the journey, meet the historians, and be inspired by the man who helped build Decatur.
    • Honors Convocation

      Students and Faculty Honored at 2026 Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµAPP University Honors Convocation

      Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµAPP University recognized the academic achievements, leadership, and service of its students and faculty during the 2026 Honors Convocation and Distinguished Faculty Lecture on April 23, 2026, in the Kirkland Fine Arts Center.
    • Poster Symposium

      Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµAPP student research showcased at 2026 Poster Symposium

      The annual event highlights Performance Learning through student-faculty scholarship across disciplines.
  • Presidential Inauguration: April 10, 2026

     

    True Blue Challenge 2026: April 30, 2026

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    Spring Commencement
    2026

    Recap

  • News & Highlights

    • A display table covered with a blue tablecloth holds dozens of black-and-gold awards and five larger framed plaques arranged in rows. Behind the table, a large projection screen displays “Benvenuto Orlowski ’18 Women’s Soccer.â€� A blue-and-white balloon column and a branded backdrop stand to the right, suggesting an athletic awards or Hall of Fame recognition event.

      Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµAPP University Honors 2026 Class of Athletic Hall of Fame Inductees

      October 09, 2026
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    • Awards plaques and a championship trophy displayed on a blue-draped table in a conference room, with a Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµAPP University backdrop and presentation screen in the background.

      Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµAPP University Honors 2026 Alumni Award Winners During Homecoming Weekend

      October 09, 2026
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    • Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµAPP University Forever Blue 125 Anniversary Homecoming 2026 Logo

      Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµAPP Celebrates 125 Years of Being Forever Blue at 2026 Homecoming

      October 06, 2026
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