24 Jan 2025

Local Students Named to University of Mississippi Fall 2024 Chancellor's Honor Roll

By Jacob Batte

UNIVERSITY, MISSISSIPPI (January 24, 2025) — The University of Mississippi announced students named to the Fall 2024 Honor Roll lists. The following local students were named to the Chancellor's Honor Roll, which is reserved for students who earn a semester GPA of 3.75-4.00:

Alexis Panther, of Davenport, Iowa, in the BAccy in Accountancy program.

Ellie Samec, of Bettendorf, Iowa, in the BS in Biological Science program.

24 Jan 2025

Jacob Rapps of Geneseo, Illinois, Named to Fall 2024 Chancellor's List in the University of Arkansas's Fulbright College

By Grant Schol

Snow blanketed the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville the week before spring 2025 classes began. Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences is home to more than 8,000 students who study and conduct research across the arts, humanities, sciences, and social-science disciplines

FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS (January 24, 2025) — Jacob Rapps of Geneseo was named to the Fall 2024 Chancellor's List in the Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences at the University of Arkansas.

24 Jan 2025

Gov Kim Reynolds Introduces Bill to Restrict Cell Phones in School, Prioritizing Learning and Mental Health

By Mason Mauro

DES MOINES, IOWA (January 24, 2025) — Governor Kim Reynolds has released a bill to restrict students’ cell-phone use during instructional time. The bill establishes a floor, or a minimum standard, that all Iowa school districts will be required to adopt by July 1, 2025.

24 Jan 2025

Michael Cumberbatch of Davenport, Iowa, Named to McDaniel College Dean's List

By Cheryl Knauer

WESTMINSTER, MARYLAND (January 24, 2025) — Michael Cumberbatch of Davenport, Iowa (52807), has been recognized for outstanding academic achievement by being named to the McDaniel College fall 2024 Dean's List with Highest Honors.

Highest honors are earned for a semester grade-point average of 3.90 or higher, high honors for a grade-point average of 3.70-3.89, and honors for a 3.50-3.69 grade-point average.

23 Jan 2025

Luther College's Nordic Choir Brings Musical “Storytelling” to Cedar Rapids

By Michelle Volkmann

During its tours, Luther College's Nordic Choir performs in churches of all denominations, schools and concert halls

DECORAH, IOWA (January 23, 2025) — The Luther College Nordic Choir, one of the premier collegiate choral ensembles in the United States, will perform at 7:30PM, Thursday, January 30 at First Lutheran Church in Cedar Rapids.

23 Jan 2025

She's Now Dr Kari Shimmin: Monmouth Faculty Member, Former Coach Completes Her EdD

By Barry McNamara

Twenty-seven years before she earned her doctorate, Kari Shimmin graduated from Monmouth College

MONMOUTH, ILLINOIS (January 23, 2025) — A full 27 years after she walked across the Wallace Hall stage to receive her Monmouth College degree, Kari Shimmin ('97) earned another diploma.

Last May, Shimmin received her doctorate in educational leadership from Western Illinois University, completing a journey that started five years earlier.

23 Jan 2025

New Enhancements to DreamBox Math by Discovery Education Improves Accessibility for Elementary Students

By Grace Maliska

CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA (January 23, 2025) —

22 Jan 2025

Local Students Graduate from Monmouth College

By Barry McNamara

MONMOUTH, ILLINOIS (January 22, 2025) — The following students have recently met the graduation requirements from Monmouth College. Most of them completed their coursework at the end of the Fall 2024 semester in December.

Zane Beebe of Davenport (52806)

Layne Wright of Davenport (52806)

22 Jan 2025

Exploring Monmouth College's Engineering and Physics Department: A Student's Perspective

By Barry McNamara

MONMOUTH, ILLINOIS (January 22, 2025) — The engineering and physics department at Monmouth College offers students a supportive and enriching environment to explore their academic passions. Bronte de Zwart ('26), a student in the program from Adelaide, Australia, shared her experiences, highlighting what makes the department stand out and how it fosters academic and personal growth.

22 Jan 2025

American Association of Colleges and Universities (AAC&U) Announces New Directors and Officers for Board of Directors

By David Tritelli

WASHINGTON DC (January 22, 2025) — At the 2025 AAC&U Annual Meeting in Washington DC, new directors and officers were elected to the American Association of Colleges and Universities (AAC&U)’ board of directors. Jonathan R Alger, president of American University in Washington DC, will serve as chair of the board. Timothy K Eatman, inaugural dean of the honors living-learning community at Rutgers University–Newark, will serve as past chair.

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