WEST DES MOINES, IOWA (August 23, 2023) — This summer's record-high global temperatures are increasing concerns about the impact of human-caused climate change, but this may not be the first time people have helped raise the heat on Earth.

FAYETTE, IOWA (August 23, 2023) — Over its 166-year history, Upper Iowa University (UIU) has assisted thousands of students in achieving their educational goals. One underlying factor for this accomplishment has always been the people who have made a difference and created a lasting impression. To celebrate the amazing people among the University family, all are invited to participate in Tribute Week, beginning Monday, August 28, as a special Back-to-School initiative.

MONMOUTH, ILLINOIS (August 22, 2023) — Re-creating ketchup of the ancient world and learning how to write more creatively were just two of the results from Monmouth College's innovative Summer Opportunities for Intellectual Activities program, which concluded August 19 with poster presentations in the Center for Science and Business.

MONMOUTH, ILLINOIS (August 21, 2023) — A Henry resident started his Monmouth College career before his first class at the college.

Logan Serpette of Henry was one of 23 new students selected to participate in Monmouth's Summer Opportunities for Intellectual Activities program.

DAVENPORT, IOWA (August 18, 2023) — St Ambrose University welcomed an incoming class of 425 students to campus this week and marked their arrival with an annual celebration of BEEcoming Ambrosian Day.

MONMOUTH, ILLINOIS (August 21, 2023) — Welcome New Scots!

That was the greeting in big letters on several signs around Monmouth College, and it was also the vibe on campus, as more than 200 first-year students participated in the school's matriculation ceremony on Wallace Hall Plaza.

MONMOUTH, ILLINOIS (August 18, 2023) — Veteran public safety expert Chris McLaughlin has joined Monmouth College's student affairs teams as director of campus safety and security.

McLaughlin came to Monmouth on August 1, after recently retiring from the Henry Hill Corrections Facility in Galesburg, Illinois, where he had over 25 years of progressive service. For many of those years, he served as the assistant warden and acting warden.

CEDAR RAPIDS, IOWA (August 17, 2023) — On Saturday, August 19, Coe College will welcome one of the largest and most geographically-diverse incoming classes in its 173-year history. With 436 new students indicating they are planning to enroll, the incoming class projects to be the third-largest class to ever enroll at the college. 

Monmouth biology professor Janet Ugolino is supervising three students who are "hunting for worms" during this month's SOFIA program. Pictured from left are Ilese Rodeffer, Parker Bruch, Ugolino and Elizabeth Towery

MONMOUTH, ILLINOIS (August 17, 2023) — In July, one of the biggest stories in science was a 46,000-year-old worm that was brought back to life after being found in a layer of Siberian permafrost.

MONMOUTH, ILLINOIS (August 16, 2023) — Monmouth College has been named one of Money magazine's "2023 Best Colleges."

The ranking is based upon a school's affordability, quality and student outcomes. A total of 2,400 colleges and universities were eligible for the ranking, and it was given to only about 700 four-year schools.

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