27 Feb 2023

Local Students Named to Dean's List at University of Maryland Global Campus

By Bob Ludwig

ADELPHI, MARYLAND (February 27, 2023) — More than 9,800 University of Maryland Global Campus (UMGC) students were named to the Dean's List for the fall semester. To be eligible for the honor, a student must complete at least six credits during the term, earned a grade point average of at least 3.5 for the term, and maintained a cumulative GPA of 3.5 at UMGC.

Brian Hankins of Moline (61265)

Rihlen Mital of Bettendorf (52722)

Jacqueline Tangbobito of Davenport (52804)

24 Feb 2023

Monmouth College Graduate Raised in Moline New Program Coordinator at Buchanan Center for the Arts

By Duane Bonifer

MONMOUTH, ILLINOIS (February 24, 2023) — Rebecca Quick ('21) made a valuable contribution to the Monmouth art scene two years ago when she collaborated as an artist-in-residence with Kendall Thompson ('17) on the large, colorful mural on the north wall of Tin Cup Coffee Shop in the 200 block of South Main St.

24 Feb 2023

Local Students Graduate from the University of Wisconsin-Madison

By Mike Klein

MADISON, WISCONSIN (February 24, 2023) — Just over 1,750 students received degrees from the University of Wisconsin-Madison during a commencement ceremony at the Kohl Center on December 18, 2022.

Here are the degree recipients from your area:

HOMETOWN, STATE; NAME, COLLEGE1, DEGREE1, MAJOR1(S), DISTINCTION (if listed), COLLEGE2 (if listed), DEGREE2 (if listed)

Bettendorf, IA

23 Feb 2023

Upcoming Events at Monmouth College

By Duane Bonifer

MONMOUTH, ILLINOIS (February 23, 2023) — Monmouth College Wind Ensemble to perform Bach-inspired concert on February 26

German composer Johann Sebastian Bach will feature prominently in a February 26 concert at Monmouth College.

23 Feb 2023

Central College's Commencement Speaker Announced

By Jeanette Budding

PELLA, IOWA (February 23, 2023) — Heather Burr Isaacson, a 1997 Central College graduate, will speak at the college's Commencement ceremony at 2PM, Saturday, May 13, 2023, at Ron and Joyce Schipper Stadium. Isaacson's passion to support students and help them attain a college education inspires all who hear her journey and successes.

23 Feb 2023

Archway Reading and Lecture Series to Host Reading with Rachel Jamison Webster

By Stacey Ortman

DUBUQUE, IOWA (February 23, 2023) — The Archway Reading and Lecture Series at the University of Dubuque will host a reading and discussion with author Rachel Jamison Webster at 6:30PM, Thursday, March 16, 2023, in the Multicultural Student Center, Peter and Susan Smith Welcome Center on campus.

The event is free and open to the public. It will include a brief Q&A with Webster.

22 Feb 2023

Local Students Named to Fall 2022 Dean's List at Millikin University

By Kendall Trump

DECATUR, ILLINOIS (February 22, 2023) — Millikin University is pleased to announce the names of the outstanding undergraduates who have been named to the Dean's List for the Fall 2022 semester.

Students who attempt twelve graded credits during a fall or spring semester and earn a grade-point average of 3.5 or higher earn Dean's List honors. Students earning a perfect 4.00 grade-point average on twelve graded credits attempted earn High Dean's List honors.

22 Feb 2023

Monmouth College's Jan Abel, Who Has Worked in Galesburg Radio, Wins One of Five National Radio Scholarships

By Duane Bonifer

MONMOUTH, ILLINOIS (February 22, 2023) — When it comes to her academics, Monmouth College junior Jan Abel has mastered the three R's. The English and public relations double major from Wataga, Illinois, excels in reading, writing, . . . and radio.

Abel was recently named one of five national Next Step Radio Scholars for 2023. The program was launched a year ago to help college students who aspire to have a career in radio.

21 Feb 2023

Local students Study Abroad with Carthage College

By Traci Parker

KENOSHA, WISCONSIN (February 21, 2023) — More than 260 Carthage College students traveled with faculty on international study tours in January, including these students from your coverage area:

Kaeleen Smith of Moline, IL, studied in Germany with professors Greg Baer and Temple Burling.

Catherine Wilde of Rock Island, IL, studied in India with Professor Margaret Wentzell.

21 Feb 2023

Desmond Almanza of Rock Island, Illinois, Makes Dean's List at Rochester Institute of Technology

By Marie Lang

ROCHESTER, NEW YORK (February 21, 2023) -- Desmond Almanza of Rock Island, Illinois (61201), was named to the Dean's List at Rochester Institute of Technology for the fall semester of the 2022-2023 academic year. Almanza is in the laboratory science technology program.

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