A variety of Elmhurst U. storylines captured your attention this past year.
A student’s environmental film won a global award. The University opened doors, broke ground and set a fundraising record. A Queer Eye star and other thought-provoking speakers came to campus. Elmhurst’s cybersecurity program earned recognition on two fronts. And many more.
Check it all out for yourself in our countdown of the 10 most-viewed Elmhurst University news stories from 2023.
10. One Book for Campus & Community
Author Dawn Turner talks about Three Girls from Bronzeville, this year’s One Book One Elmhurst selection.
9. Raising Awareness
Elmhurst offers two lectures in October to coincide with National Coming Out Day.
8. Film Contest Winner
Senior Sarah Glees wins an Environmental Action Award from the One Earth Young Filmmakers Contest.
7. Ending on a High Note
Elmhurst University completes its most successful fundraising campaign in institutional history.
6. Cybersecurity Boast
The U.S. Air Force Association names Elmhurst U. a CyberPatriot Center of Excellence.
5. Cybersecurity Boost
The National Science Foundation awards a $500,000 cybersecurity education grant to two faculty members.
4. Karamo on Campus
The Queer Eye co-host comes to campus to discuss the mental health journey, especially for young people.
3. Grand Opening
Elmhurst opens the Center of the Blue Promise to better serve Hispanic, first-generation and underserved students.
2. Groundbreaking
The University breaks ground on a state-of-the-art health sciences building.
1. Top Ranking
Elmhurst U. ranks No. 6 among the best colleges and universities in the Midwest, according to U.S. News & World Report.
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