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Dr. Dean Pribbenow assumed the role of 17th President of Millikin University on July 1, 2025. With over 20 years of experience in higher education leadership, Dr. Dean Pribbenow brings a deep commitment to private, student-centered learning and the importance of community engagement. He comes to Millikin from Elmhurst University, where he served as Vice President for Academic Affairs and Dean of the Faculty since 2020.
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Pribbenow has over 20 years of experience in academic leadership and served as Vice President for Academic Affairs and Academic Dean at Edgewood College in Madison, Wisc., before moving to Elmhurst. Pribbenow earned a Bachelor of Arts in English from Luther College and a Master of Science in Counseling with a Higher Education Concentration from the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater. He earned a Ph.D. in Educational Leadership and Policy Analysis from the University of Wisconsin-Madison.
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Millikin kicks off collection campaign to support the WSOY Community Food Drive

September 04, 2025

WSOY Food Drive President's Office Dean Pribbenow Community Partnerships Community Engagement Greek Life Athletics

The Start of Something: Opening Convocation concludes �� 2025 New Student Welcome Week

August 27, 2025

New Student Welcome Week Student Affairs Day of Service ADM Cares Dean Pribbenow Provost's Office President's Office

Millikin President Dean Pribbenow throws out first pitch at Sunday’s Cardinals vs. Cubs game

August 11, 2025

Dean Pribbenow Alumni & Friends Alumni & Development Athletics President's Office