11 May 2026

Monmouth College's 169th Commencement Exercises to Be Held May 17, Featuring Address by Attorney, Author, National SigEp President Brad Nahrstadt ('89)

By Barry McNamara

MONMOUTH, ILLINOIS (May 11, 2026) — Featuring an address by a 1989 alumnus who's highly accomplished in multiple areas, Monmouth College will hold its 169th Annual Commencement Exercises on Sunday, May 17.

11 May 2026

Utah Tech University Celebrates 115th Graduating Class

By Jyl Hall

ST GEORGE, UTAH (May 11, 2026) — Utah Tech University celebrated the 2026 graduating class of 3,078 students at its 115th Commencement ceremonies this week.

Kelsey Eller of Fairbanks, AK was among this year's graduating class.

11 May 2026

Concordia Nebraska Confers Degrees to 2026 Graduates

By Amy Crawford

SEWARD, NEBRASKA (May 11, 2026) — On May 9, nearly 500 Concordia University, Nebraska undergraduate and graduate students were awarded degrees. The class of 2026 was honored during a commencement ceremony held in the Walz Human Performance Complex.

Jake Nelms of Geneseo, Illinois, earned a Bachelor of Science.

11 May 2026

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Awards Record 3,885 Degrees in May Ceremonies

By Sean Hagewood

LINCOLN, NEBRASKA (May 11, 2026) — The University of Nebraska-Lincoln conferred a record 3,885 degrees during commencement exercises May 8-9.

The 3,762 graduates — also a record — are from 61 countries; 45 US states and the District of Columbia; and 230-plus Nebraska communities.

11 May 2026

Shelby Dennhardt of East Moline, Illinois, Graduates from East Tennessee State University (ETSU)

By O J Early

JOHNSON CITY, TENNESSEE (May 11, 2026) — Shelby Dennhardt, of East Moline, Illinois, has graduated from East Tennessee State University.

Dennhardt is among more than 2,000 students who crossed the Commencement stage on Saturday.

For 2,061 members of East Tennessee State University's Class of 2026, Commencement marked both a milestone and a beginning. It was a celebration of hard work, perseverance and the people and experiences that shaped each graduate's journey.

11 May 2026

Kathryn Jones of Milan, Illinois, Named to President's List at Bob Jones University

By Courtney Montgomery

GREENVILLE, SOUTH CAROLINA (May 11, 2026) — Kathryn Jones, a Junior Performance major from Milan, was among over 580 Bob Jones University (BJU) students named to the spring 2026 President's List.

The President's List recognizes students who earn a 3.75 or higher grade-point average for the semester.

11 May 2026

Central College Celebration of Undergraduate Inquiry Participant

By Jeanette Budding

PELLA, IOWA (May 11, 2026) — Central College hosted the Celebration of Undergraduate Inquiry event to showcase the many projects by Central students during the 2025-26 academic year.

Participating in the CUI Day, Andrew Cotty of Geneseo (61254). Presentation title/s:Accounting for NIL and TAC Internm

Participating in the CUI Day, Colleen Kenny of Taylor Ridge (61284). Presentation title/s:The Role of Childhood Attachment Style in Percieved Relationship Quality

06 May 2026

Kellie Kohler Esters ('86) Pledges Support to School That Helped Shape Her and Her Successful Career

By Barry McNamara

MONMOUTH, ILLINOIS (May 6, 2026) — After a career spent raising funds for major strategic initiatives, Kellie Kohler Esters, a 1986 graduate of Monmouth College, felt it was only fitting that her alma mater was included.

"I think it's important to lead by example and inspire other alumni to consider supporting initiatives that are important to them," said Esters, who has retired after a 37-year career and lives in Sun City West, Arizona.

06 May 2026

Des Moines University (DMU) Names Roesler as Chief Human Resources Officer

By Denise Lamphier

WEST DES MOINES, IOWA (May 6, 2026) — Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences has appointed Eric Roesler PhD MBA as chief human resources officer after a nationwide search.

06 May 2026

Coe College 2026 Student Research and Discovery Symposium

By Natalie Milke

CEDAR RAPIDS, IOWA (May 6, 2026) — At Coe College, hands-on research starts on day one, and the 2026 Student Research and Discovery Symposium is the moment to deliver the results. Kohawks shared ideas, challenged perspectives, and learned from one another in a space built for discovery.

Nearly eighty Coe College students gathered to present research and perform creative works during the 2026 Student Research and Discovery Symposium, including:

Sarah Giese of Bettendorf

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