Millikin University, also known as MU (official abbreviation), is a coed, independent, 4-year university, with studies in Arts & Sciences, Business, Fine Arts, and Nursing. Founded in 1901 by James Millikin, a prominent Decatur businessman, it is historically affiliated with the Presbyterian Church (USA). MU is located in Decatur, Illinois, a metropolitan area of 100,000 residents, 120 miles north of St. Louis, 180 miles south of Chicago, and 150 miles west of Indianapolis. The campus serves approximately 2,400 students with an average class size of 23 students.

Notable alumni

• Alice Ambrose - philosopher
• Jodi Benson - actress: voice of Ariel in The Little Mermaid
• Hedy Burress - actress: Wyleen Pritchett in Boston Common; voice of Yuna in Final Fantasy X
• Chapter 6 - professional a cappella group
• Thomas Ewing - former Congressman, R-IL
• Tad Hilgenbrink - actor: Matt Stifler in Band Camp
• George Irish - president of Hearst Newspapers and senior vice president of The Hearst Corporation
• Nick Mclenighan - bassist for Punknews Records band Ryan's Hope
• Meredith Monroe - actress
• George Musso - football player: Chicago Bears lineman from 1933-44; nine-year team captain, elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1982
• Jeff Query - football player: former Green Bay Packers and Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver
• Michael Waller - former publisher and CEO of The Baltimore Sun

External links and references

• Official website
• Official athletics website
• Campus map (PDF)

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