12 May 2021

Monmouth College Prepares for 05/15-16 Activities Celebrating Class of 2021

By Duane Bonifer

 

Monmouth College Director of Campus Events Ryan Doyle

MONMOUTH, ILLINOIS (May 12, 2021) — When Director of Campus Events Ryan Doyle officially takes the reins of planning Monmouth College's Commencement next year, he may feel as though there are no new surprises that can be thrown his way.

12 May 2021

Alexis Sweat of Moline, Illinois, Named to President's List at Bob Jones University

By Randy Page

GREENVILLE, SOUTH CAROLINA (May 12, 2021) — Alexis Sweat, a Senior Science Education major from Moline, was among approximately 665 Bob Jones University students named to the Spring 2021 President's List.

The President's List recognizes students who earn a 3.75 or higher grade-point average for the semester.

12 May 2021

Monmouth College's New Virtual Reality Equipment Will Be Put to Use in Anatomy, Kinesiology, Chemistry

By Duane Bonifer

MONMOUTH, ILLINOIS (May 12, 2021) — For professors and students who are more than ready to move on from classes that have anything to do with the phrase "virtual learning," Monmouth College chemistry professor Brad Sturgeon and some of his colleagues in the Center for Science and Business might say, "Not so fast."

12 May 2021

Local Students Named to Spring 2021 Dean's List at Iowa Wesleyan University

By Merit Pages

MOUNT PLEASANT, IOWA (May 12, 2021) — More than 200 students were named to the Spring 2021 Dean's List at Iowa Wesleyan University. Students exemplifying academic excellence represent the United States and countries abroad. Criteria to be a part of IW's Dean's List include degree-seeking students taking 12 or more hours per semester with a grade-point average of 3.5 or higher.

11 May 2021

Tracy Poelvoorde of Rock Island, Illinois, Inducted into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi

By Marla Elsea

BATON ROUGE, LOUISIANA (05/11/2021) — Tracy Poelvoorde of Rock Island, Illinois, was recently initiated into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, the nation's oldest and most selective all-discipline collegiate honor society. Poelvoorde was initiated at Methodist College.

11 May 2021

Davenport Schools Launches New Website

By Mark McLaughlin

DAVENPORT, IOWA (May 11, 2021) — To better serve the needs of students, staff and the community, the Davenport Community School District (DCSD) has launched a new website at davenportschools.org. The site features more videos, social-integration, and other engaging features to inform and inspire visitors.

11 May 2021

Minnesota State University, Mankato Celebrated Spring Graduates with Personal Photo Opportunities, Virtual Ceremony on May 8; Local Students Among Recipients of Degrees

By Dan Benson

MANKATO, MINNESOTA (May 11, 2021) — Minnesota State University, Mankato celebrated its 2021 spring semester student commencement by providing graduates "commencement-in-a-box" packages and personalized photo opportunities last week on a graduation stage while holding a virtual ceremony and launching a special website beginning at 8AM, Saturday, May 8.

11 May 2021

Brant Mueller of Davenport, Iowa, Among Students Inducted Into Central NSLS Chapter

By Emily Hawk

PELLA, IOWA (May 11, 2021) — Fifty-two Central College students were inducted into the college's chapter of The National Society of Leadership and Success.

Those from your area are:

Brant Mueller of Davenport, IA (52807)

Lauren Wall of Donahue, IA (52746)

11 May 2021

Ryann Kobylski of Davenport, Iowa, Earns University of Nebraska-Lincoln Degree

By Sean Hagewood

LINCOLN, NEBRASKA (May 11, 2021) — Ryann Morgan Kobylski of Davenport was among 3,512 graduates who received degrees from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln during commencement exercises May 7 and 8.

Kobylski earned a Bachelor of Arts from the College of Arts and Sciences.

10 May 2021

Upper Iowa University Plans to Host Fall In-Person Classes

By Karl Easttorp

FAYETTE, IOWA (May 10, 2021) — Even before Upper Iowa University (UIU) celebrated its 2020 and 2021 graduating classes on May 8, UIU students, faculty, and staff were already anticipating the start of in-person classes this fall. With it are plans for offices and academic services to be available for in-person visits at all 21 US education-locations, pending state and local restrictions.

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