MONMOUTH, ILLINOIS (May 14, 2024) — During his four years as a Monmouth College student, Elijah Kelly has been a member of just about every musical ensemble the school has to offer.

BEREA, OHIO (May 14, 2024) — Alex Minyard of Milan, Illinois (61264), was nominated by faculty and staff to take part in Baldwin Wallace University's 130th Annual White Rose Ceremony. Minyard, a graduate of Rockridge High School majoring in theatre acting and directing, was asked to participate in recognition of her special contribution to life at BW.

WEST DES MOINES, IOWA (May 14, 2024) — Andrew Boldt of Davenport, Iowa, was among 146 students honored in May by Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences for volunteering more than fifty hours during the 2023-2024 academic year. Boldt is enrolled in DMU's Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine program.

WHITEWATER, WISCONSIN (May 14, 2024) — Mitch Nikulski, from Bettendorf, Iowa, who recently graduated with a BBA in Finance at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater, was recognized in the university's Hired Before Graduation campaign.

WASHINGTON DC (May 14, 2024) — Academic freedom and freedom of expression are fundamental to higher education. Where these freedoms operate, ideas are shared, challenged, discussed, and debated without fear of retribution or censorship — even when those ideas are unpopular, even when those ideas are offensive. Through this free exchange of ideas in pursuit of truth, knowledge advances and expands.

WILLIAMSBURG, KENTUCKY (May 13, 2024) — *Please note that students included in this press release may have finished their degree(s) in Fall 2023 or Spring 2024 or are set to complete their degree(s) in Summer 2024. All groups were eligible to walk during commencement ceremonies this spring.*

All members of the University of the Cumberlands family wish to congratulate Shanti Lama of Moline, Illinois, on their graduation from the university.

MONMOUTH, ILLINOIS (May 13, 2024) — It's been almost a year since Monmouth College graduated its Class of 2023, and nearly all of its members are either employed or continuing their education.

According to the College's annual First Destination Survey, which tracks information from within six months of graduating, 98% of the College's newest alumni are either working or pursuing a graduate or professional degree.

ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS (May 3, 2024) Chef Joseph Yoon, a world-renowned chef and champion for the potential of insect agriculture, will present the Roys Lecture at Augustana College on Monday, May 13. Attendees will have an opportunity to eat food prepared by Yoon featuring insect ingredients.

FAYETTE, IOWA (May 13, 2024) — Upper Iowa University (UIU) will introduce a new graduate degree program in the fall of 2024. The Master of Arts in Psychology degree will be a fully-online degree which will provide students opportunities for career advancement, especially for leadership and managerial positions. For students aspiring to pursue a PhD, the Master of Arts in Psychology at UIU will provide a robust foundation.

ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS (May 10, 2024) — Augustana College senior Delaney Walsh, a kinesiology major from Davenport, Iowa (52803), was nominated to submit a “More Than I Imagined” profile by Dr Shaun Edmonds, assistant professor of kinesiology.

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