William Urban, right, is presented with a copy of Urbanfest, a book published in his honor, by co-editors Jeff Rankin (left) and Thomas Sienkewicz (center)

MONMOUTH, ILLINOIS (June 24, 2026) — A collection of scholarly writings honoring longtime Monmouth College professor William L Urban has been published following more than two years of planning, writing and editing.

BETTENDORF, IOWA (June 24, 2026) — Rivermont Collegiate is proud to announce a new personalized learning pilot launching in the 2026–2027 school year. Through a partnership with Lorsey, Rivermont has been selected as the platform's Founding Design-Partner School, helping to shape the future of AI-powered personalized learning and exploring new ways to support students, teachers, and families.

Belmont President Dr Greg Jones addressing graduating Class of 2026

NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE (June 24, 2026) — Belmont University held its spring 2026 commencement ceremonies for graduate and undergraduate students on Friday, May 8, and Saturday, May 9, in the Curb Event Center.

Across four ceremonies, the University collectively recognized more than 1,500 candidates among Bachelor's, Master's, and doctoral candidates in its 2026 commencement proceedings.

WAVERLY, IOWA (June 18, 2026) — Wartburg College has recognized 507 students who were named the 2026 Winter/May Term Dean's List.

Those earning Dean's List honors include:

Ava Acker, of Muscatine.

Raen Acker, of Muscatine.

Brooke Bloom, of De Witt.

Delaney Coffman, of Eldridge.

Ryan Doyle, of Bettendorf.

William Evans, of Blue Grass.

Ty Gardner, of LeClaire.

Reagan Hassel, of LeClaire.

Ryan Heden, of Bettendorf.