16 Oct 2026

Upper Iowa University Launches "Brick by Brick" Campaign Celebrating 170 Years of Peacock History

By Lynette Brandt

 

FAYETTE, IOWA (October 16, 2026) — Upper Iowa University (UIU) officially launched its Brick by Brick: A Home for Every Peacock campaign during Homecoming Week, beginning a yearlong effort to commemorate UIU's 170th anniversary by bringing generations of Peacocks together in one lasting place on the Fayette Campus.

15 Oct 2026

St Ambrose University Announces $6 Million Investment in New Baseball Complex

By Brian Boesen

DAVENPORT, IOWA (October 15, 2026) — St Ambrose University has announced plans to invest approximately $6 million in a new baseball complex at the St Vincent Athletic Complex, continuing the University’s long-standing partnership with Assumption High School and its commitment to enhancing the student-athlete experience.

14 Oct 2026

The University of Dubuque Honors Seven Alumni and Friends at Homecoming

By Stacey Ortman

DUBUQUE, IOWA (October 14, 2026) — The University of Dubuque recognized seven outstanding alumni and friends for their achievements on campus, in their communities, and around the world during the 2026 Alumni Award Presentation at the President’s Homecoming Celebration on Friday, October 9, in Babka Theatre, Heritage Center. Award-winners were also celebrated at halftime of the Homecoming football game on Saturday, October 10, on Chalmers Field.

14 Oct 2026

Western Illinois University School Counseling Program Ranked N° 5 in Illinois for 2027

By University Communications

MACOMB/MOLINE, ILLINOIS (October 14, 2026) — Western Illinois University’s School Counseling Program has been named among the “Best Master’s in School Counseling” programs for 2027 by MastersinCounseling.

13 Oct 2026

The Best of Monmouth College on Display During Homecoming Weekend Festivities

By Barry McNamara

Present for the ribbon-cutting were, from left, Dean of Students Karen Ogorzalek, former national president of Sigma Phi Epsilon Brad Nahrstadt '89, founding SigEp initiate Donald "Mac" McKinley '50, chapter president Kent Huth '27, current national president Dave Calderon and Monmouth President Patricia Draves

13 Oct 2026

Dessert Pops a Sweet Mix of Musical Theatre, Pop Songs, and Halloween Themes

By Stacey Ortman

DUBUQUE, IOWA (October 13, 2026) — The University of Dubuque Division of Fine and Performing Arts will present Dessert Pops at 4PM, Sunday, October 25, in Blades Chapel, Blades Hall.

Dessert Pops will include an array of musical theatre and pop songs along with some Halloween pieces such as “Sally’s Song” from The Nightmare Before Christmas and “Flowers” from Hadestown. The UD Concert Choir will conclude Dessert Pops with the “Prologue” from Sweeney Todd.

13 Oct 2026

St Ambrose University Honors Six Alumni for Leadership, Service, and Achievement

By Brian Boesen

DAVENPORT, IOWA (October 13, 2026) — St Ambrose University honored six graduates with its 2026 Alumni Awards during its Celebration of Generosity celebration.

13 Oct 2026

The Greatest Show on Earth: Homecoming 2026

By Merit Pages

MACOMB, ILLINOIS (October 13, 2026) — Western Illinois University (WIU) is ready to welcome “The Greatest Show on Earth” with Homecoming 2026 and a week full of events. From Monday, October 19, through Sunday, October 25, students, alumni, faculty, staff, and community members will have numerous opportunities to get involved and celebrate Homecoming.

12 Oct 2026

Edward Babka Aviation Learning Center Expansion and Hangar Addition Support Growing Aviation Program at the University of Dubuque

By Stacey Ortman

DUBUQUE, IOWA (October 12, 2026) — Hannah Husnick has personally witnessed the difference the University of Dubuque’s Edward Babka Aviation Learning Center expansion and hangar addition has had on students, faculty, and staff within the Division of Aviation and Flight.

12 Oct 2026

Augustana College Recognized on 2026 Transfer Honor Roll for Commitment to Transfer Student Success

By Joushua Blount

ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS (October 12, 2026) — Augustana College has been named to Phi Theta Kappa’s 2026 Transfer Honor Roll, recognizing institutions that excel in student success, credit mobility and degree applicability, financial support, recruitment and admissions, and campus engagement for transfer students

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