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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 University and HSHS St. Mary’s Hospital promote Breast Cancer Awareness through Real Men Wear Pink Football Game

October 17, 2025

Athletics Football Lori Kerans Real Men Wear Pink Community Partnerships Community Engagement President's Office

Millikin University celebrates 2025 Athletic Hall of Fame Inductees

The annual celebration for the new Hall of Fame class took place over Homecoming weekend.

‘Welcome Home:’ Millikin University honors 2025 Alumni Award recipients at Homecoming

The yearly tradition salutes alumni members who continue to champion Millikin.