McKendree University to Take Part in Marion Community Day

    LEBANON, IL, June 10, 2016 /24-7PressRelease/ -- McKendree University is proud to announce its involvement in the Marion Community Day on Fri., June 24 at Rent One Park. The university will be present during the event's business vendor tailgate, which will benefit the Marion Community and Grad Spree program, from 4:30 p.m. until the time of the first pitch at 7:05p.m.

McKendree University will provide information about their online degrees at their booth during the tailgate. Bogey the Bearcat, the mascot for McKendree University, will be handing out McKendree Online materials.

The Chamber Night will feature a family-friendly tailgate before the game with vendors, food, drinks, a rock wall, bounce houses and more. The tailgate begins at 4:30 p.m. and will end before the first pitch at 7:05 p.m. Gates open to the stadium at 6 p.m. The Southern Illinois Miners will be facing off against the Evansville Otters.

The Grad Spree program began over 30 years ago, helping high school graduates see graduation as a beginning to the future, not as an end. The program puts on a night full of activities for high school graduates following their graduation ceremonies.

Currently, McKendree University offers online degrees in business administration, nursing, education, and psychology. Their online BBA is offered with the option of six majors: accounting, business administration, human resource management, management, marketing, and sport management and are for anyone who wants to further their education and earn their bachelor's degree. The online MBA is available to students holding a baccalaureate degree from a regionally-accredited institution. McKendree's online MAED in Higher Education Administrative Services is designed for those seeking to accelerate their career path in higher education or those wanting to transition from another profession. Nursing degrees include an online RN to BSN degree, an online MSN, and an online MSN/MBA for those looking to advance their nursing careers with business knowledge. Finally, any student looking to further his or her education in psychology can also take advantage of McKendree's online program to obtain a BA in psychology.

In addition to these programs, McKendree University has recently added an online Master of Arts in Criminal Justice program, which will be available this fall. Both options for online and on-campus courses for the Criminal Justice program will begin this fall. McKendree will also be offering an online MBA program with Human Resource Concentration beginning in the Fall 2016 term.

Established in 1828, McKendree University is the oldest college in Illinois. McKendree is dedicated to providing its students with a high-quality educational experience by encouraging a broader vision, an enriched purpose, engagement with the community at large, and openness to new ideas. The university instills in its students a passion and dedication to lifelong learning in an atmosphere of open dialogue, free inquiry, and mutual respect.

For more information, please visit McKendree University online at http://www.McKendreeIsOnline.com or call 1-800-BEARCAT, ext. 6576.

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