JOHNSTON, IOWA (February 16, 2024) — A new study released by researchers at the University of Illinois at Chicago Energy Resources Center evaluates environmental and economic impacts of land use change (LUC) for land that moves in and out of cropland over decadal time periods. The study aimed to determine land use and soil organic carbon stocks on 1,000 land parcels over a 36-year period.

SPRINGFIELD, MISSOURI (February 15, 2024) — Missouri State University awarded 1,417 degrees to students in fall 2023.

The commencement ceremonies took place December 15, 2023, at Great Southern Bank Arena.

Jared Lovaas of Davenport, Iowa (52804), graduated with a Bachelor of General Studies.

WEST DES MOINES, IOWA (February 15, 2024) — The US Department of Education appointed Erika Linden MA CHC, chief compliance officer at Des Moines University (DMU) in West Des Moines, Iowa, to its negotiated rulemaking committee on Program Integrity and Institutional Quality. She was nominated for the position by the American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine, which advocates for the nation's 41 accredited colleges of osteopathic medicine in 35 states.

KENNESAW, GEORGIA (February 14, 2024) — Ranasia Clark of Davenport, Iowa, has been named to Kennesaw State University's Fall 2023 Dean's List in recognition of academic achievement.

Majoring in Computer Science, Clark is among the more than 8,000 students named to the Fall 2023 Dean's List. To qualify, students must earn a semester grade-point average of 3.5 or higher and complete a minimum of nine credit hours.