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News and updates from #ElmhurstU, a private university founded in 1871 and located in the western suburbs of Chicago!
Elmhurst, IL
Joined March 2009
🎬🎥 Lights, camera, Bluejays. Elmhurst alumna Alyssa De Jesus ’22 is celebrating her first feature film 40 Before 40, now streaming exclusively on Tubi. Several scenes were filmed on campus with help from alumni and current students.
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Making her directorial debut, Elmhurst University alumna Alyssa De Jesus ’22 recently was among the winners of a nationwide contest for independent filmmakers, with her heartwarming comedy 40 Before...
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🏀💻 Student athlete and computer science major Stefan Soh '28 transferred to Elmhurst to play basketball and be closer to Chicago's thriving tech scene. The North Carolina native is finding opportunities to explore diverse interests. Read more below!
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For Elmhurst University student-athlete Stefan Soh ’28, learning doesn’t stop at the classroom door—it extends into every corner of his experience. Through hands-on opportunities that blend academi...
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December is here and so is the snow ❄️⛄ Be safe out there, Bluejays!
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The water and energy use of data centers is nothing to panic about. A high-end projection from the Department of Energy suggests data centers could triple their electricity use by 2028. Even under this extreme scenario, that's roughly the same amount of water used to irrigate
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Happy Thanksgiving! We're grateful for everyone who makes our Elmhurst community special 🫶🦃
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Elmhurst seniors are preparing to unveil their capstone projects, highlighting skills in design research and visual communication. You don’t want to miss this! The exhibition opens Dec. 6 in the Accelerator ArtSpace. 🎨
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Nine Elmhurst University seniors are using art—in particular, graphic design and commercial art—to explore and share a variety of compelling themes during the Fall 2025 Capstone Art & Design Exhibi...
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🎉 Big congrats to senior Mateo Gomez Bedoya ’26, who’s been named the 2025 Lincoln Student Laureate at Elmhurst University! Read more about his leadership, service and future-focused vision in education and what’s next for him 👇
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Elmhurst University senior Mateo Gomez Bedoya has been named a Lincoln Student Laureate and the University’s 2025 recipient of the Abraham Lincoln Civic Engagement Award.
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"It's kind of ridiculous." Former colleagues of Scott Leiendecker, whose company acquired Dominion Voting, contradict the narrative that a partisan tool now controls a major manufacturer of American voting machines. https://t.co/hLOqOl4HAE
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Interviews with former colleagues contextualize the partisan descriptions of Scott Leiendecker, who now leads the rebranded Dominion Voting.
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We asked Elmhurst U. students their favorite spots on campus, what's yours? A thread 🧵
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Elmhurst University honors all who have served and continue to serve our nation. We are proud of our veteran students, alumni, faculty and beyond who bring leadership and resilience to our campus community. 🇺🇲
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When Natalia Bryja ’22, M.Ed. ’25 chose Elmhurst for her graduate degree in Teacher Leadership, it wasn’t a hard decision. Her undergrad experience had already given her the confidence and care she needed to grow as an educator.
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When Natalia Bryja ’22, M.Ed. ’25, decided to seek her graduate degree in Teacher Leadership, there was little deliberation about which university she would choose—her Elmhurst undergraduate degree...
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🕯️Since 1961, the Festival of Lessons & Carols has invited the Elmhurst University community to celebrate the season through music and reflection. Join us on Friday, Dec. 5, at 4:00 or 7:00 p.m. in Hammerschmidt Memorial Chapel. Read the full story now!
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The annual Elmhurst University Festival of Lessons & Carols draws together the campus and community to welcome a joyful and spiritual season.
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🎥 Elmhurst U. is making headlines! Our new Health Sciences Building was recently featured in Chicago Live on Fox 32 News, where faculty spoke about the many features of the building and opportunities created for students and the community beyond.
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Elmhurst University has opened its new $30 million Health Sciences building, a cutting-edge facility for nursing, occupational therapy, speech therapy, and public health students.
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As an HSI, we celebrate traditions that keep us connected. 🌼 Día de los Muertos reminds us that love and memory live on, and that every story shared strengthens the community we build together. 💙
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From ski slopes to little league—sports are under attack. Boise shut down pickleball courts after a frivolous lawsuit. Who pays the price? We do. Because billboard lawyers ruin everything, including the games we love.
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Elmhurst University honors Native American Heritage Month by recognizing the profound impact of Indigenous communities, both past and present, including the Ojibwe, Odawa, Potawatomi, Illinois, Miami, Sauk, Fox, Kickapoo, Ho-Chunk and many other tribes.
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🤝 Elmhurst's 11 sororities and fraternities comprised of more than 180 students strive to help each other reach their greatest potential and improve the campus community. For more information on each chapter and their recruitment information check out https://t.co/TDAcV3SCFr
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Congratulations to Netochukwu Kalu ’26, who has been selected for the 2025 class of Newman Civic Fellows! She is one 150 students nationwide chosen for this yearlong program recognizing student leaders that create positive change in their communities. 💙
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Netochukwu Kalu ’26, has a passion for building community, which led her to being selected for the 2025 class of Newman Civic Fellows.
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📌 A little bit of Elmhurst spirit, pinned for good measure
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Elmhurst students make our campus shine, especially this time of year. 🍁 Happy #NationalTransferWeek to everyone who’s found their home at Elmhurst! 💙
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To our Elmhurst community and all who celebrate, happy Diwali! Wishing you moments of peace and bright beginnings 🪔
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