WAVERLY, IOWA (September 12, 2023) — Wartburg College today announced the Wartburg Commitment, a comprehensive program that includes a new competitive price, reduced financial barriers for lower- and middle-income families, and funding for all students to increase access to immersive experiences.

Here are the highlights of the Wartburg Commitment, which begin in the 2024-25 academic year:

WEST DES MOINES, IOWA (September 12, 2023) — Des Moines University, located in West Des Moines, and the University of Northern Iowa in Cedar Falls, have announced a new partnership to create enhanced pathways for UNI students seeking medical- and health-sciences careers. The partnership is intended to foster opportunities for students while helping build Iowa's health care workforce.

Ben Dorn is pictured before his first preseason game at Soldier Field last month

MONMOUTH, ILLINOIS (September 11, 2023) Two members of the Chicago Bears game day staff used an internship they found at Monmouth College as a gateway to work for the NFL team.

DES MOINES, IOWA (September 7, 2023) — To celebrate College Savings Month, State Treasurer Roby Smith is partnering with Putnam Museum and Science Center to share the benefits of saving with College Savings Iowa. The first 100 children in attendance on Saturday, September 16, will receive free admission. "Joining Putnam Museum and Science Center for the day is the perfect opportunity to connect with families about the importance of saving for future education expenses," Smith said.

MONMOUTH, ILLINOIS (September 7, 2023) — The growth and accessibility of artificial intelligence tools presents numerous constitutional issues: Does AI have rights? How can we protect intellectual property? Can the global community govern this ever-evolving technology?

DES MOINES, IOWA (September 6, 2023) — State Treasurer Roby Smith is celebrating College Savings Month by sharing the benefits of saving for education costs. "For College Savings Month, I'm reminding parents, grandparents, other relatives and friends that anyone can open a College Savings Iowa 529 Plan account to save for a student in their life. Chances are, you already know someone using the Plan to save for those future expenses!" Smith said.

MONMOUTH, ILLINOIS (September 6, 2023) — With Labor Day in the rearview of the September calendar, fall is in the air. Monmouth College is ready to embrace the season with football, marching musicians, and, yes, kettle corn as it welcomes scores of parents, grandparents and siblings to campus for its annual Family Weekend, September 8-10.

DES MOINES, IOWA (September 6, 2023) — State Treasurer Roby Smith is celebrating College Savings Month by sharing the benefits of saving for education costs. "For College Savings Month, I'm reminding parents, grandparents, other relatives and friends that anyone can open a College Savings Iowa 529 Plan account to save for a student in their life. Chances are, you already know someone using the Plan to save for those future expenses!" Smith said.

MANCHESTER, NEW HAMPSHIRE (September 6, 2023) -- Miyoshi Jordan of Davenport (52807) has been named to Southern New Hampshire University's Summer 2023 Dean's List. The summer terms run from May to August.

FAYETTE, IOWA (September 6, 2023) — Upper Iowa University (UIU) has been named a Military Friendly Top 10 Spouse School Award recipient in the private university, not offering a doctorate, category for 2023-24. UIU currently holds a Military Friendly Top 10 Gold School Award for 2023-2024 in the private university, not offering a doctorate category for current military and veterans.

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