23 Jul 2013

Local Residents Named to Drake University's President's List

By Randy Stalsberg

DES MOINES, IA (07/22/2013)(readMedia)-- The following local residents have been named to Drake University's President's List for the Spring 2013 semester. Students must have a grade-point average of 4.0 to receive this honor.

Kyle Schrader of De Witt.

Taylor Odegard of Le Claire.

Drake is a private, independent university in Des Moines, Iowa, with an enrollment of approximately 3,400 full-time undergraduate students and 1,900 graduate students from 49 states and 50 countries. Drake University's mission is to provide an exceptional learning environment that prepares students for meaningful personal lives, professional accomplishments, and responsible global citizenship. The Drake experience is distinguished by collaborative learning among students, faculty, and staff and by the integration of the liberal arts and sciences with professional preparation.

23 Jul 2013

UW-MILWAUKEE SPRING DEAN'S LIST

By Sandra Humes

Jordyn Elizabeth O'Rourke, of Davenport, a Nursing Undergraduate student, has been named to the Dean's List at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee for the Spring 2013 semester.

UWM is the second largest university in the State of Wisconsin, with more than 29,000 undergraduate and graduate students.

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23 Jul 2013

U OF MINNESOTA - TWIN CITIES SPRING DEAN'S

By University News Service

MINNEAPOLIS / ST. PAUL (07/17/2013) - REBECCA JACKSON of DAVENPORT, IOWA has been named to the 2013 spring semester Dean's List at the University of Minnesota Twin Cities, the university announced today.

REBECCA is a student in the university's College of Liberal Arts.

To qualify for the Dean's List, a student must complete 12 or more letter-graded credits while attaining a 3.66 grade point average.

22 Jul 2013

Loebsack: Republican Education Bill Shortchanges Iowa Students and Teachers

By Joe Hand

Washington, D.C. - Congressman Dave Loebsack released the following statement today after the House of Representatives voted on the Republican version of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act, formerly known as No Child Left Behind.  Congressman Loebsack serves on the House Education and the Workforce Committee and has fought to improve the legislation throughout the committee process.

"We can all agree that No Child Left Behind has left a lot to be desired. It's disappointing that Republicans did not take this opportunity to enact the meaningful reform that Iowa's students and teachers have long needed.  In order to move our state and nation forward, we must ensure all students graduate from high school with college and career-ready skills.  We need to invest in our children's education and our country's future economic growth, not shortchange them as this legislation does.

"As work continues we must provide increased flexibility to states and districts that is balanced with accountability to children and their families.  As a former educator, I understand the importance of supporting quality teacher and school leader evaluations and targeted professional development as well as improving supports and working conditions for educators.  Unfortunately, today's legislation is a step in the wrong direction, and was simply a vote to let our nation's students down."

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19 Jul 2013

Benedictine University announces its Spring 2013 Dean's List

By Phil Brozynski

LISLE, IL (07/19/2013)(readMedia)-- Benedictine University proudly announces that 856 students were named to the Dean's List at Benedictine University for the Spring 2013 semester.

The Dean's List recognizes full-time students who achieve a 3.5 grade point average or above.

Among the students named to the Dean's List at Benedictine University for the Spring 2013 semester are:

Veronica Ariel Stout of Erie.

Joann Elizabeth Weeks of Pleasant Valley, Iowa.

Luke Michael Edmondson of Rock Island.

Kristine Mackenzie Naylon of Tampico.

Benedictine University is an independent Roman Catholic institution located in Lisle, Illinois just 25 miles west of Chicago, and has branch campuses in Springfield, Illinois and Mesa, Arizona. Founded in 1887, Benedictine provides 55 undergraduate majors and 15 graduate and four doctoral programs.

Benedictine University is ranked No. 1 among the country's fastest-growing campuses between 2000-2010 in The Chronicle of Higher Education's list of private nonprofit research institutions, and Forbes magazine named Benedictine among "America's Top Colleges" for the second consecutive year in 2012. Benedictine University's Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) program is listed by Crain's Chicago Business as the fifth largest in the Chicago area in 2012.

17 Jul 2013

WILLIAM PENN UNIV SPRING DEAN'S AND PRESIDENT'S LISTS

By Randy Stalsberg
Oskaloosa, Iowa - William Penn University is pleased to announce that Nicki Lee Thomas and Carmen Cristina Wetzel both of Bettendorf, Iowa, and Nannette L. Sims of Davenport, Iowa, have been named to the Dean's List for the spring 2013 semester. To be included on the Dean's List, a student must complete at least 12 hours of credit with a grade point average of 3.5 - 3.89 on a 4.0 scale.

Lisa Ann Lacy of Davenport, Iowa, has been named to the President's List for the spring 2013 semester. To be included on the President's List, a student must complete at least 12 hours of credit with a minimum grade point average of 3.9 on a 4.0 scale.

William Penn University in Oskaloosa, Iowa offers both post-secondary and adult education programs. Founded by Quakers in 1873, we strive to provide a vibrant learning community where all students grow intellectually, socially, and spiritually through academic, creative and athletic pursuits. For more information, visit the university's website at www.wmpenn.edu or call 1-800-779-7366.

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17 Jul 2013

Local student earns degree from UW-Superior

By Tom Hanson

SUPERIOR, WIS. - Theresa Bryant of Davenport, Iowa has earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Communicating Arts from the University of Wisconsin-Superior.

Students completing their degrees were invited to participate in the university's Commencement held May 18, 2013, in Wessman Arena on the UW-Superior campus.

UW-Superior engages students for lifelong learning and rewarding careers through more than 27 undergraduate and graduate programs offered on campus along with degrees offered through distance learning. The university is a member of the Council of Public Liberal Arts Colleges and plays a central role in the University of Wisconsin System's Growth Agenda for Wisconsin.

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16 Jul 2013

Sydney Quandt Graduates from Bethel University

By Office of Communications and Marketing

SAINT PAUL, MN (07/16/2013)(readMedia)-- Sydney Quandt of East Moline graduated from Bethel University, St. Paul, following the spring 2013 semester. Quandt earned a BA in Youth Ministry. She is the daughter of Jim and Julie Quandt from East Moline, IL.

Bethel University is a leader in Christ-centered higher education with approximately 6,600 students from 48 states and 25 countries enrolled in undergraduate, graduate, seminary, and adult education programs. Based in St. Paul, Minn., with additional seminary locations on both coasts, Bethel offers rigorous bachelor's and advanced degrees in nearly 100 relevant fields. For further information on Bethel University, go to www.bethel.edu.

16 Jul 2013

Upper Iowa University announces 2013 graduates

By Monica Bayer Heaton

FAYETTE, IA (07/15/2013)(readMedia)-- Upper Iowa University is pleased to announce the names of its 2013 graduates, degree earned and respective honors.

Summa cum laude is awarded to those with a 3.8 to 4.0 GPA; magna cum laude (3.6-3.79 GPA), and cum laude (3.3-3.59 GPA).

Upper Iowa University has 19 U.S. off-campus education centers, a traditional residential campus in Fayette, international centers in Hong Kong and Malaysia, as well as an extensive online program and an independent study program. About 2,000 students who completed their associate, bachelor or master degrees through these UIU offerings graduated in the UIU ceremonies. Of those, 700 graduated from the Fayette location, more than 1,000 completed their degree at a U.S. center, 500 graduated through online or independent study programs, and 250 were from the international centers. UIU is one of the most diverse universities in Iowa. In all, the graduates represented 36 states and 14 nations.

About Upper Iowa University

Founded in 1857, Upper Iowa University is a private, not-for-profit university providing undergraduate and graduate degree programs and leadership development opportunities to some 6,200 students-nationally and internationally-at its Fayette campus and learning centers worldwide. Upper Iowa University is a recognized innovator in offering accredited, quality programs through flexible, multiple delivery systems, including online and self-paced degree program. For more information, visit www.uiu.edu.

15 Jul 2013

UW-LaCROSSE SPRING GRADS LIST

By University Communications

La Crosse, Wis. - The following students completed degree requirements at the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse in May. The 103rd annual Spring Commencement was held at the La Crosse Center Sunday, May 19.

UW-La Crosse, founded in 1909, is one of the 13 four-year institutions in the University of Wisconsin System.

UW-L has nearly 10,200 full and part-time students enrolled in 91 undergraduate programs, 17 master's degree offerings and three certificate degrees.

UW-La Crosse - www.uwlax.edu - is the state's top-ranked public or private higher education institution by the US News & World Reports for master's degree institutions and has been ranked among the top four Midwestern public institutions during the past decade. UW-L is listed annually among Kiplinger's Top 100 Best Values and "Military Friendly Schools" by G.I. Jobs.

Students earning degrees in May included Alison Boll of Davenport with a Bachelor of Science degree in Archaeological Studies.

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