CHARLESTON, SOUTH CAROLINA (January 29, 2026) — Gold stars were awarded to cadets and students at The Citadel who achieved a 3.7 grade-point average or higher in the fall 2025 semester.

Cadets and students who achieve gold star recognition are also placed on The Citadel's Dean's List.

Colton Pilgrim of Blue Grass, Iowa, awarded gold stars for fall 2025 at The Citadel

Peyton Pilgrim of Blue Grass, Iowa, awarded gold stars for fall 2025 at The Citadel

KENOSHA, WISCSONSIN (January 29, 2026) — More than 275 Carthage College students participated in one of 14 study tours offered during J-Term. J-Term, or January Term, is a special month-long period of study in which Carthage students explore subjects outside their majors or minors, discover new interests, and test their creativity through classes held around the world.

Participating from the area:

FAYETTE, IOWA (January 28, 2026) — Upper Iowa University (UIU) is pleased to announce the official launch of its new ninety-credit Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, following final approval from the Higher Learning Commission (HLC). UIU is among the first group of institutions in the nation to offer a reduced-credit Bachelor's degree designed to give students a more focused, affordable, and efficient path to graduation.

BETTENDORF, IOWA (January 28, 2026) — Alexander Matt Turner will be presenting to Bettendorf High School students on March 6 and will also be at the Bett STEAM Expo on March 7.