A momentous name change, a rise in the national rankings and a popular new academic program—these are just a few of the topics that captured our readers’ attention in 2019. We also won a substantial grant, welcomed distinguished speakers to campus and much more.
Here’s our countdown of the 10 most-viewed Elmhurst College news articles of 2019.
10. Free Clinic Screenings
The College’s Speech-Language-Hearing Clinic will offer free screenings in January 2020.
December 4, 2019
9. New Student Orientation
In August, the College welcomed more than 900 new first-year and transfer students.
August 22, 2019
8. $2.75 Million in STEM Grants
The National Science Foundation awarded Elmhurst $2.75 million to support students in STEM fields.
August 29, 2019
7. Doris Kearns Goodwin Speaks
Historian Doris Kearns Goodwin presented “Team of Rivals: Leadership Lessons from Abraham Lincoln” at Elmhurst in March.
January 10, 2019
6. Hats Off to Our Grads
1,025 students graduated from Elmhurst at the College’s 148th Commencement exercises.
June 1, 2019
5. Rising in Rank
Elmhurst rose in the U.S. News rankings for teaching and innovation.
September 10, 2019
3. Digital Media Starts Up
Elmhurst launched a new academic program in digital media.
March 26, 2019
2. Doc Severinsen Returns
Doc Severinsen headlined the College’s 24th Annual June Jazz concert.
May 17, 2019
1. Some Very Big News
And the No. 1 most-viewed story of 2019 was …
Elmhurst College announced that it will become Elmhurst University in 2020!
June 18, 2019
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