ROCK ISLAND, ISLAND (February 28, 2023) — Augustana College students were among those who answered the call when United Way Quad Cities launched The QC Caring Assignment.

DES MOINES, IOWA (February 28, 2023) — The following local students have been named to the Deans' and President's Lists at Drake University.

HOMETOWN, STATE; NAME, HONOR

Aledo, IL

William Franck, Dean's List

Bettendorf, IA

Claire Fields, President's List

Havyn Fish, Dean's List

Emily Goodman, Dean's List

Peyton Haas, President's List

Erika Holmberg, President's List

Ben Murphy, Dean's List

"Growth" by artist Cody Norman. Norman's exhibit titled "GLAM. GLOM. GLOOM." is showing now at the Bing-Davis Memorial Gallery at Upper Iowa University's Fayette Campus through Friday, March 24

UNIVERSITY, MISSISSIPPI (February 27, 2023) — The University of Mississippi announced the following local students were named to the Fall 2022 Honor Roll lists, including Chancellor's Honor Roll:

Elizabeth Howard, of Muscatine, IA

Olivia McDermott, of Eldridge, IA

The Chancellor's Honor Roll is reserved for students who earn a semester GPA of 3.75-4.00.

DUBUQUE, IOWA (February 27, 2023) — Curious about The Last Supper? Learn more about one of the most famous paintings in history with “Anatomy of a Painting: Leonardo da Vinci’s The Last Supper,” the newest exhibit at the University of Dubuque’s Bisignano Art Gallery.

ADELPHI, MARYLAND (February 27, 2023) — More than 9,800 University of Maryland Global Campus (UMGC) students were named to the Dean's List for the fall semester. To be eligible for the honor, a student must complete at least six credits during the term, earned a grade point average of at least 3.5 for the term, and maintained a cumulative GPA of 3.5 at UMGC.

Brian Hankins of Moline (61265)

Rihlen Mital of Bettendorf (52722)

Jacqueline Tangbobito of Davenport (52804)

MOLINE, ILLINOIS (February 27, 2023) — Over the weekend, the Quad City Storm earned four of six possible points with a home win over Peoria on Thursday and a road victory against the Macon Mayhem Friday. The victories propelled the team to within six points of the eighth and seventh seeds in the standings (final two playoff spots).

MONMOUTH, ILLINOIS (February 24, 2023) — Rebecca Quick ('21) made a valuable contribution to the Monmouth art scene two years ago when she collaborated as an artist-in-residence with Kendall Thompson ('17) on the large, colorful mural on the north wall of Tin Cup Coffee Shop in the 200 block of South Main St.

MADISON, WISCONSIN (February 24, 2023) Just over 1,750 students received degrees from the University of Wisconsin-Madison during a commencement ceremony at the Kohl Center on December 18, 2022.

Here are the degree recipients from your area:

HOMETOWN, STATE; NAME, COLLEGE1, DEGREE1, MAJOR1(S), DISTINCTION (if listed), COLLEGE2 (if listed), DEGREE2 (if listed)

Bettendorf, IA

MOLINE, ILLINOIS (February 23, 2023) — WQPT, Quad Cities PBS is bringing back the “Ready to Learn Early Childhood” Conference. The event is offered in partnership with Star Net regions I and III, Western Illinois University, with support from the Grad Center — providing current and relevant information on a variety of topics related to early-childhood education, including Equity and Access, and is scheduled for Saturday, April 29.

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