MONMOUTH, ILLINOIS (September 14, 2023) What it's like to live and work on the Galapagos Islands will kick off this year's Monmouth Associates series, a college-community luncheon series featuring Monmouth College speakers.

Kristy Krisher, who serves as Monmouth's associate director of employer relations and internship director, will speak at noon September 21 at Meks on Main, 201 N Main St, Monmouth. The title of her talk is "Adapting to Change in the Galapagos."

Prior to joining the faculty at Monmouth College, political science professor Michael Nelson was chair of the African Studies Department at Wesleyan College in Connecticut

MONMOUTH, ILLINOIS (September 14, 2023) — If a government falls in Africa, does it make a sound in the United States?

The answer, said Monmouth College professor of political science Michael Nelson, is a definitive "Yes."

ITHACA, NEW YORK (09/14/2023) — Rheanna DeCrow of Bettendorf, Iowa (52722), has been named to Ithaca College's Spring 2023 Dean's List.

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MONMOUTH, ILLINOIS (September 13, 2023) — During the latter portion of her Wiswell-Robeson Lecture at Monmouth College on September 11, environmental and agricultural public policy consultant Lauren Lurkins shared a glimpse with members of the agriculture community of four major issues on the horizon.

WAVERLY, IOWA (September 12, 2023) — Wartburg College today announced the Wartburg Commitment, a comprehensive program that includes a new competitive price, reduced financial barriers for lower- and middle-income families, and funding for all students to increase access to immersive experiences.

Here are the highlights of the Wartburg Commitment, which begin in the 2024-25 academic year:

WEST DES MOINES, IOWA (September 12, 2023) — Des Moines University, located in West Des Moines, and the University of Northern Iowa in Cedar Falls, have announced a new partnership to create enhanced pathways for UNI students seeking medical- and health-sciences careers. The partnership is intended to foster opportunities for students while helping build Iowa's health care workforce.

Ben Dorn is pictured before his first preseason game at Soldier Field last month

MONMOUTH, ILLINOIS (September 11, 2023) Two members of the Chicago Bears game day staff used an internship they found at Monmouth College as a gateway to work for the NFL team.

DES MOINES, IOWA (September 7, 2023) — To celebrate College Savings Month, State Treasurer Roby Smith is partnering with Putnam Museum and Science Center to share the benefits of saving with College Savings Iowa. The first 100 children in attendance on Saturday, September 16, will receive free admission. "Joining Putnam Museum and Science Center for the day is the perfect opportunity to connect with families about the importance of saving for future education expenses," Smith said.

MONMOUTH, ILLINOIS (September 7, 2023) — The growth and accessibility of artificial intelligence tools presents numerous constitutional issues: Does AI have rights? How can we protect intellectual property? Can the global community govern this ever-evolving technology?

DES MOINES, IOWA (September 6, 2023) — State Treasurer Roby Smith is celebrating College Savings Month by sharing the benefits of saving for education costs. "For College Savings Month, I'm reminding parents, grandparents, other relatives and friends that anyone can open a College Savings Iowa 529 Plan account to save for a student in their life. Chances are, you already know someone using the Plan to save for those future expenses!" Smith said.

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