History in Pictures
From its first group of 14 students in 1871 to the present, Elmhurst University has been the backdrop for generations of history-makers and the scene of some historic moments.
Throughout our sesquicentennial anniversary celebration, we will explore this history in photos. Meanwhile, for photos of the University’s signature 150th-anniversary events on campus in 2021 and 2022, visit the sesquicentennial home page.
As Seen on TV—and at Elmhurst
The Star: Muhammad Ali
As Seen On … iconic heavyweight boxing telecasts such as “The Thrilla in Manila”
Appearance at Elmhurst: 1969
The Stars: Bill and Giuliana Rancic
As Seen On … “The Apprentice” (Bill), “E! News” and Red Carpet (Giuliana), and “Giuliana and Bill” (together)
Appearance at Elmhurst: 2018
The Star: Maya Angelou
As Seen On … Angelou, the poet and civil rights activist, famously recited her poem “On the Pulse of Morning” at the 1993 inauguration of President Bill Clinton
Appearance at Elmhurst: 1996
The Star: Bill Nye
As Seen On … “Bill Nye, the Science Guy” (1993-1998)
Appearance at Elmhurst: 2014
The Star: Sandra Day O’Connor
As Seen On … the nightly news, given that she was America’s first female Supreme Court justice
Appearance at Elmhurst: 2013
The Star: Neil deGrasse Tyson
As Seen On … the 2014 miniseries “Cosmos: A Spacetime Odyssey,” in addition to numerous TV appearances to advocate for science
Appearance at Elmhurst: 2013
The Star: Rick Steves
As Seen On … the world traveler is probably best known for his documentary TV series “Rick Steves’ Europe”
Appearance at Elmhurst: 2018
The Star: Dan Savage
As Seen On … numerous talk show appearances and mega podcasts such as “Real Time with Bill Maher” and “WTF with Marc Maron”
Appearance at Elmhurst: 2012
The Star: Daymond John
As Seen On … ABC’s primetime hit “Shark Tank”
Appearance at Elmhurst: John will deliver this year’s Roland Quest Lecture on Sept. 23, 2021.
Homecoming Through the Years
Commencement: May 21–22, 2021
