WEST DES MOINES, IOWA (July 7, 2023) — Kelsey Mims DPT, a 2012 graduate of Des Moines University's physical-therapy program in practice at BenchMark Physical Therapy in Atlanta, was named the university's 2023 Rising Star Award recipient. The annual award honors graduates of the past fifteen or fewer years who have made noteworthy contributions to their industry or community.

DECATUR, ILLINOIS (July 7, 2023) — Millikin University is pleased to announce the names of the outstanding undergraduates who have been named to the Dean's List for the Spring 2023 semester.

Students who attempt twelve graded credits during a fall or spring semester and earn a grade-point average of 3.5 or higher earn Dean's List honors. Students earning a perfect 4.00 grade point average on twelve graded credits attempted earn High Dean's List honors.

DES MOINES, IOWA (July 6, 2023) — Treasurer Roby Smith is celebrating Disability Pride Month, which is observed each July, and commemorates the 1990 signing of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) into law. "Disability Pride Month is an opportunity to celebrate and honor the uniqueness of each individual living with a disability," Smith stated.

TAMPA, FLORIDA (July 6, 2023) — The University of Tampa has honored 2,007 students who were named to the Dean's List for the Spring 2023 semester. Students must maintain a GPA of 3.75 or higher to be eligible for the Dean's List.

The following local students were named to the dean's list:

Paige Berst of Bettendorf (52722), a Sophomore majoring in Accounting BS

Aidan Judd of Bettendorf (52722), a Freshman majoring in Entrepreneurship BS