Millikin University

Congratulations to Tom Friend, Assistant Director of Public Safety, for graduating from the Police Training Institute!

Friend recently completed the Police Academy, becoming a certified law enforcement officer in the state of Illinois. He was also recognized as one of the top academic performers in his class.

The achievement marks an important milestone for Millikin Public Safety.
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This spring, Dr. James Rauff, Professor of Mathematics and Computer Science, retired after nearly four decades with Millikin. Rauff's career is defined by interdisciplinary scholarship, student mentorship, and a deep belief in the power of kindness, gratitude, and presence.

He also served as our Spring 2026 Commencement keynote speaker. His address, titled “Everywhere and Forever,” drew from one of his longtime intellectual fascinations: infinity. ♾️

Congratulations, Dr. Rauff! You will be greatly missed here at the Big Blue.

🔗 Read more about Dr. Rauff's time at Millikin: https://ow.ly/zG5750Z2VcM