KENOSHA, WI (05/28/2015)(readMedia)-- These local students have graduated from Carthage College. A weekend of activities culminated in the May 24 Commencement ceremony, as Carthage awarded 530 degrees in the N. E. Tarble Athletic and Recreation Center Fieldhouse.

Taylor Hurry of Port Byron, IL, earned a Bachelor of Arts in Neuroscience .

Allison Mann of Rock Island, IL, earned a Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justiceand Environmental Science .

Erin Holst of Bettendorf, IA, earned a Bachelor of Arts in Business Administrationand Marketing (graduated magna cum laude).

Mitchel Wright of Hampton, IL, earned a Bachelor of Arts in Athletic Training (graduated magna cum laude).

Emmy-winning broadcast journalist Laura Ling gave the Commencement address. She is now director of development for Discovery Digital Networks.

Carthage College combines an environment of reflection and self-discovery with a culture of high expectation so our students uncover and ignite their true potential. A four-year, private liberal arts college with roots in the Lutheran tradition, the campus has a prime location in Kenosha, Wisconsin. The campus, an 80-acre arboretum on the shore of Lake Michigan, is home to 150 scholars, 2,600 full-time students, and 400 part-time students.

UPLAND, IN (06/26/2013)(readMedia)-- The following local residents were among nearly 500 students who received degrees during Taylor University's Commencement exercises held on May 18, 2013.

Angela Stuedemann, a resident of Dewitt, IA received a BA degree in International Business

Brett Vacek, a resident of East Moline, IL received a BA degree in Psychology

About Taylor University: Founded in 1846, Taylor University is an interdenominational liberal arts university of evangelical faith located in Upland, Ind. The 2013 U.S. News and World Report survey America's Best Colleges ranked Taylor the number one Baccalaureate College in the Midwest. It marked Taylor's sixth straight top ranking following ten straight years of being ranked in the region's Top Three.

Taylor University is a member of the Council for Christian Colleges and Universities (CCCU).

PELLA, (05/28/2013)(readMedia)-- The following local students graduated from Central College Saturday, May 11. The ceremony was held at H.S. Kuyper Fieldhouse in Pella, Iowa. There were 348 graduates from 15 states and one foreign country.

Patricia Braun, of Davenport, graduated summa cum laude with a major in biology, Spanish and international studies-Latin American.

Erik Grunder, of Wilton, graduated with a major in social science.

Stephanie Hasken, of Davenport, graduated with a major in exercise science.

Nancy Huddleston, of Muscatine, graduated magna cum laude with a major in mathematics.

Emily Huegel, of Bettendorf, graduated magna cum laude with a major in elementary education.

Justine Jackovich, of Eldridge, graduated magna cum laude with a major in biology.

Maaike Mielenhausen, of Davenport, graduated magna cum laude with a major in elementary education.

Gregory Oldsen, of De Witt, graduated with a major in environmental studies.

Rachel Pashon, of Sterling, graduated with a major in business management.

Allison Redman, of Davenport, graduated magna cum laude with a major in elementary education.

Samantha Scheckel, of Long Grove, graduated cum laude with a major in art.

Shannon Skalla, of New Boston, graduated with a major in theatre.

Kelly Spavin, of Bettendorf, graduated summa cum laude with a major in English.

Kevin Templeton, of Muscatine, graduated magna cum laude with a major in music education-vocal.

Andrew Weaks, of Fulton, graduated cum laude with a major in accounting and actuarial science.

Treaver Willis, of Muscatine, graduated with a major in athletic training.

Central College is a residential liberal arts college dedicated to the education of 1,500 undergraduate students. Guided by its ecumenical Christian tradition, the college community engages in vigorous, free, open inquiry in pursuit of academic excellence. Founded in 1853, the college is affiliated with the Reformed Church in America and NCAA Division III athletics.

Central is a recognized leader in study abroad as a result of its international, residential programs. Central College is located in Pella, Iowa, a thriving community of 10,000 two minutes from the state's largest lake and 40 minutes southwest of Des Moines. Please visit the college website at www.central.edu.

WICHITA STATE UNIVERSITY SPRING GRADS LIST

More than 1,500 students completed their degrees at Wichita State University in spring 2012.  These include Nishant Gorrepati of Bettendorf with a Graduate Certificate in Lean Systems and Jennifer A Weiman of Davenport with a Master of Music in Music-Opera Performance.

Undergraduate students who have attained a grade point average of 3.9 out of a possible 4.0 received the summa cum laude award; those with an average of 3.55 received the magna cum laude award; and those with an average of 3.25 received the cum laude.

CARTHAGE ANNOUNCES SPRING 2012 GRADUATES

Kenosha, Wis. - Carthage College celebrated commencement May 20, 2012.
Students from your local area receiving degrees include : (student(s) listed below)

Anne Boyler, Bettendorf. with a BA Cum Laude in Athletic Training; Pace Bennett of Moline with a BA in Accounting; and Joseph Finnemann, Rock Island, with a BA in Political Science

ABOUT CARTHAGE COLLEGE
Established in 1847, Carthage is a college of the liberal arts and sciences affiliated with the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. The College enrolls 2,500 students and is situated on the Lake Michigan shore in Kenosha, Wis., midway between Chicago and Milwaukee. The Collegiate Learning Assessment has ranked Carthage among the top eight percent of colleges and universities nationwide for the academic gains of its students.

UNIV. OF MN TWIN CITIES SPRING DEAN'S LIST

Local student(s) earn recognition on University of Minnesota Twin Cities Dean's List for spring semester

MINNEAPOLIS / ST. PAUL (07/11/2012) - The University of Minnesota Twin Cities has named Cresston D Gackle of Bettendorf  to the spring semester Dean's List. Gackle is a student in the university's College of Liberal Arts.  Also named was Ann C. Motto of Davenport. Motto is a student in the university's  College of Liberal Arts.