23 Apr 2025

Revitalization Begins in College Hill as Augustana Launches CDC Initiative

By Irene Karedis Borys

ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS (April 23, 2025) — Augustana College is leading a collaboration with the City of Rock Island, businesses and citizens to spur mixed-use retail, residential, and neighborhood improvements in the College Hill District. The effort aims to create a more vibrant, walkable, and economically-dynamic neighborhood that serves both Rock Island residents and Augustana students.

22 Apr 2025

Augustana College and Palmer College of Chiropractic Launch Dual-Degree Kinesiology and Doctor of Chiropractic Program

By Irene Karedis Borys

ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS (April 22, 2025) — Augustana College and Palmer College of Chiropractic will formally sign a new dual-degree agreement at 2PM on Thursday, April 24, establishing an accelerated pathway for students to earn a Bachelor of Arts in kinesiology from Augustana and a Doctor of Chiropractic from Palmer.

22 Apr 2025

Leaders of America’s Colleges, Universities, and Scholarly Societies Call for Constructive Engagement in Response to Ongoing Government Intrusion into Higher Education

By David Tritelli

WASHINGTON DC (April 22, 2025) — The American Association of Colleges and Universities (AAC&U) released, on Monday, April 21, a statement from college and university presidents and leaders of scholarly societies in response to ongoing actions by the Trump administration affecting higher education.

22 Apr 2025

Scott Martin Selected as Bettendorf Community School District Director of Operations

By Celeste Miller

BETTENDORF, IOWA (April 22, 2025) — The Bettendorf Community School District is pleased to announce the selection of Scott Martin as the district’s new Director of Operations.

21 Apr 2025

Upper Iowa University Announces Tony DiCecco as Commencement Speaker

By Lynette Brandt

FAYETTE, IOWA (April 21, 2025) — Upper Iowa University (UIU) is proud to announce that Tony DiCecco will deliver the keynote address during the University's 2025 commencement ceremonies on Saturday, May 3. A native of Niagara Falls, New York, DiCecco moved to Iowa to pursue an education at Upper Iowa University. After graduating from Upper Iowa University in 1971, he embarked on a teaching and coaching career that lasted over 35 years.

21 Apr 2025

Dana Rae Yannacci Bullock to Receive Honorary Degree from the University of Dubuque

By Stacey Ortman

DUBUQUE, IOWA (April 21, 2025) — The University of Dubuque will confer upon Dana Rae Yannacci Bullock, a doctor of human letters, honoris causa, in recognition of her leadership and service as the longest serving first lady in UD’s history from 1998 to 2024.

21 Apr 2025

Marshall University Educator Named 2024 Professor of the Year for West Virginia

By Leah C Payne

HUNTINGTON, WEST VIRGINIA (April 21, 2025) — Marshall University’s Dr Rachael Peckham, a member of the university's Department of English, has been named the 2024 Professor of the Year by the Faculty Merit Foundation of West Virginia.

21 Apr 2025

Remembrance Ceremony Honors Individuals Who Give the Ultimate Gift for Medical Education

By Denise Lamphier

WEST DES MOINES, IOWA (April 21, 2025) — Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences will honor 47 individuals, including twelve honored veterans, at this year's Body Donation Remembrance Ceremony. The annual service will take place at 10:30AM, Saturday, May 3, at the Olsen Center at 3200 Grand Ave, invites faculty, staff, students, and body-donor families to remember these individuals who have generously given their bodies to further medical education.

18 Apr 2025

Nearly $264K in Scholarships Awarded to Iowa Students by Iowa Farm Bureau

By Caitlyn Lamm

WEST DES MOINES, IOWA (April 18, 2025) — The Iowa Farm Bureau Federation (IFBF) has awarded 106 scholarships to Iowa high-school seniors and college students who are continuing their education in agriculture-related fields. This includes 27 first-time recipients and 76 students who had their IFBF scholarships renewed for 2025.

17 Apr 2025

One Day for Des Moines University Ignites Support for Future Medical Leaders

By Denise Lamphier

WEST DES MOINES, IOWA (April 17, 2025) — Alumni, faculty, staff and friends showed up for the seventh annual One Day for DMU campaign and raised an astounding $272,524.86 from 342 individual donors. The 24-hour giving campaign for Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences took place from noon-to-noon April 16-17, and the campus was buzzing with excitement.

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