ATLANTA, GEORGIA (February 6, 2024) — Varun Vedula of Bettendorf, Iowa, has earned a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science with Highest Honors from the Georgia Institute of Technology in Atlanta.

Vedula was among approximately 6,300 undergraduate and graduate students to be presented Georgia Tech degrees during the Institute's 265th Commencement exercises December 15-16, 2023, at McCamish Pavilion.

ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS (February 6, 2024) — Twelve Augustana College students are assisting local residents file their tax returns through the United Way Quad Cities Volunteer Income Tax Assistant (VITA) Coalition. Olivia Melton, associate professor of accounting, said the initiative serves Quad Cities’ residents and benefits students, who gain problem-solving experience.

MONMOUTH, ILLINOIS (February 5, 2024) — For years, Monmouth College professor Chris Fasano has been an advocate of studying physics, calling the field "great career preparation, and great preparation for life."

Now, Fasano will continue that advocacy in an official role, as he's been named a "Career Mentoring Fellow" of the American Physical Society for 2023-24.

MONMOUTH, ILLINOIS (February 1, 2024) — A presentation by motivational speaker and trailblazer Ebone Bell will be one of the highlights of Monmouth College's Black History Month programming in February."The narrative of history is powerful," said Monmouth Dean for Equity and Well Being Michelle Merritt. "Black History Month allows us to honor and celebrate the accomplishments of Black Americans throughout history.