One of the slides from the engineering group addressed their setbacks, but the moral of the story is that they stuck with their ambitious project and found success

MONMOUTH, ILLINOIS (August 20, 2025) A three-week start on their peers has given the students who participated in Monmouth College's Summer Opportunity for Intellectual Activity — better known as SOFIA — a good idea of what to expect when their first college classes officially begin this week.

CEDARVILLE, OHIO (August 20, 2025) — It’s undeniable: American colleges and universities are weathering a cultural storm. Since 2020, 79 public and private universities have either closed, merged or announced closures or mergers, affecting nearly 48,000 students, according to BestColleges.com.

BETTENDORF, IOWA (August 20, 2025) — Each year, the Grant W Brissman and Virginia M Brissman Foundation awards grants to support projects and organizations that improve the quality of life in the Village of Milan, Illinois. The Brissman Foundation is a private foundation administered by the Quad Cities Community Foundation.

Years ago, Susan Smallwood Schilson received this print from artist Royal Youngblood's daughter, Teddi. In August, she brought it with her to its new home. Accepting on behalf of the college is development officer Mollie Harrod ('07)