DES MOINES, IOWA (September 6, 2024) — Governor Kim Reynolds and the Iowa Department of Education today announced that eleven charter schools will receive a total of nearly $4 million in grant-funding through the Iowa Charter Start-Up and Expansion Grant program. The grants will support new charter schools as they prepare for future operation as well as existing high-performing charter schools to improve or expand their classroom and course offerings.

MONMOUTH, ILLINOIS (September 5, 2024) — Monmouth College took an important step today to create an easier path to college for underserved students in Illinois.

Monmouth joined Common App's direct admissions program, which is focused on helping more first-generation and low- and middle-income students enroll in college.

Through the program, Monmouth will offer direct admission to select Illinois high school seniors, starting with students who enter the college in fall 2025.

ANGOLA, INDIANA (September 4, 2024) — Cindy Goeden of East Moline, a Trine University student, earned Dean's List recognition for the Summer 2024 term.

Goeden is majoring in Management.

To earn Dean's List honors, Trine University students must complete a minimum of twelve hours and have a grade-point average of 3.500-3.749.

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SIUE students perform simulated treatment and work in the lab

EDWARDSVILLE, ILLINOIS (September 3, 2024) — Southern Illinois University Edwardsville invites prospective students to learn more about its opportunities in the Schools of Nursing, Pharmacy and Engineering at its upcoming fall Explore Days.