04 Feb 2026

Keziah Anderson of Rock Island, Illinois, Named to Hartwick College's Fall 2025 Dean's List

By Eric Malanoski

ONEONTA, NEW YORK (February 4, 2026) — Keziah Anderson of Rock Island, Illinois, was named to Hartwick College's Fall 2025 Dean's List. Anderson, who is pursuing a major in Computer Science with a minor in Business Administration, was among the approximately 400 students who were named to the Fall 2025 Dean's List.

04 Feb 2026

Seven-Thousand-Plus Huskers, Including Local Students, Named to Deans' List for Fall 2025 at University of Nebraska-Lincoln

By Sean Hagewood

LINCOLN, NEBRASKA (February 4, 2026) — More than 7,000 University of Nebraska-Lincoln students have been named to the Deans' List for the fall semester of the 2025-26 academic year.

Qualification for the Deans' List varies among the eight undergraduate colleges and the Explore Center.

Listed below are the minimum requirements for each entity and the name of its respective dean or director.

02 Feb 2026

Four School Counselors — All Monmouth Alumni — Sing Praises of Their Alma Mater

By Barry McNamara

MONMOUTH, ILLINOIS (February 2, 2026) — Celebrated February 2-6, National School Counseling Week's theme is "School Counselors Amplify Student Success," highlighting their role in academic, career, and social/emotional development.

02 Feb 2026

Top Women Wrestlers Bring Strength and Skill to the QC D3 National Invite

By Kayla Morath CTA

ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS (February 2, 2026) — The Quad Cities will welcome elite collegiate athletes from across the nation for the QC D3 National Invite. This event is set for February 7-8, 2026, at the Carver Center on the campus of Augustana College in Rock Island. The two-day national invitational brings together top NCAA Division III women's wrestling programs, showcasing their strength, skill, and competitive spirit in one of the fastest-growing sports in collegiate athletics.

29 Jan 2026

Upper Iowa University Partners with Happy Teacher Professional Development to Offer Master of Education Degree for $10,000

By Grace Markley

FAYETTE, IOWA (January 29, 2026) — Upper Iowa University (UIU) recently partnered with Happy Teacher Professional Development to offer an affordable pathway for educators to earn their Master of Education degree. The specialized package allows students to use twelve graduate credits earned through Happy Teacher’s program for elective credit toward an MEd at Upper Iowa University.

29 Jan 2026

Local Students Named to Milwaukee School of Engineering (MSOE) Fall Semester 2025 Dean's List

By JoEllen Burdue

MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN (January 29, 2026) — Milwaukee School of Engineering congratulates students named to the Fall Semester 2025 Dean's List.

Campbell Brock of Port Byron was named to the Dean's List with High Honors. Brock is pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering.

Arianna Vesey of Bettendorf was named to the Dean's List with High Honors. Vesey is pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering.

29 Jan 2026

Local Students Among Gold Star Recipients for Fall 2025 Citadel Cadets and Students

By Merit Pages

CHARLESTON, SOUTH CAROLINA (January 29, 2026) — Gold stars were awarded to cadets and students at The Citadel who achieved a 3.7 grade-point average or higher in the fall 2025 semester.

Cadets and students who achieve gold star recognition are also placed on The Citadel's Dean's List.

Colton Pilgrim of Blue Grass, Iowa, awarded gold stars for fall 2025 at The Citadel

Peyton Pilgrim of Blue Grass, Iowa, awarded gold stars for fall 2025 at The Citadel

29 Jan 2026

McKendree University's Online Programs Continue to Be Ranked Among the Best by US News

By Tina Napper

LEBANON, ILLINOIS (January 29, 2026) — US News and World Report has recognized six McKendree University online degree programs, ranking them among the nation's finest in their annual list of "Best Online Programs" f

29 Jan 2026

Local Students Among J-Term 2026 Study Tours at Carthage College

By Julie Thomas

KENOSHA, WISCSONSIN (January 29, 2026) — More than 275 Carthage College students participated in one of 14 study tours offered during J-Term. J-Term, or January Term, is a special month-long period of study in which Carthage students explore subjects outside their majors or minors, discover new interests, and test their creativity through classes held around the world.

Participating from the area:

28 Jan 2026

Upper Iowa University Launches New Ninety-Credit Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration

By Lynette Brandt

FAYETTE, IOWA (January 28, 2026) — Upper Iowa University (UIU) is pleased to announce the official launch of its new ninety-credit Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, following final approval from the Higher Learning Commission (HLC). UIU is among the first group of institutions in the nation to offer a reduced-credit Bachelor's degree designed to give students a more focused, affordable, and efficient path to graduation.

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