24 Sep 2026

Messages of Community and Caring for Self and Others Highlight Knox College Opening Convocation

By Scott Holland

GALESBURG, ILLINOIS (September 24, 2026) — Knox College officially began its 189th academic year on a traditionally fall day on Monday, September 14, with its annual Opening Convocation. Held on the South Lawn in front of Old Main, the event honored the accomplishments of students, faculty, and staff over the past year and welcomed the start of a new one. Grand Marshal Jennifer Templeton led the procession, followed by senior staff.

23 Sep 2026

Upper Iowa University Honors Faculty with 2025-2026 Roger and Alice Mangan Excellence in Teaching Awards

By Lynette Brandt

From left: Dr Lena Mae Johnson, Dr Staci Kinzebach, and Dr Rachel Majewski

FAYETTE, IOWA (September 23, 2026) — Upper Iowa University has recognized three faculty members with the 2025-2026 Roger and Alice Mangan Excellence in Teaching Award, honoring educators who demonstrate exceptional dedication to student learning and academic excellence.

23 Sep 2026

Lon Glazier of Davenport, Iowa, Named to Dean's List at University of Maryland Global Campus

By Merit Pages

ADELPHI, MARYLAND (September 23, 2026) — Lon Glazier of Davenport, Iowa, was named to the Dean's List for the summer 2026 term at University of Maryland Global Campus.

To be eligible for the honor, a student must complete at least six credits during the term, earn a grade-point average of at least 3.5 for the term, and maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.5 at UMGC.

23 Sep 2026

Public Health Economist Publishes Research on Impact of E-Cigarette Tax

By Denise Lamphier

WEST DES MOINES, IOWA (September 23, 2026) — A study by a Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences researcher sought to answer this question: What happens to children when states increase their e-cigarette taxes?

22 Sep 2026

Monmouth College Ranked N° 2 for Best Value in Midwest by US News and World Report

By Barry McNamara

"Because we know our students well, we can spot opportunities that fit them," said Monmouth Professor Chris Fasano

MONMOUTH, ILLINOIS (September 22, 2026) — Among the nearly 100 regional colleges in the Midwest, Monmouth College provides the second-best value, according to this year's rankings by US News and World Report, which were announced today. The college was also ranked N° 15 in the Midwest among "Top Private Colleges."

22 Sep 2026

Explore and Engage Event Introduces Galesburg and Knox Students

By Scott Holland

GALESBURG, ILLINOIS (September 22, 2026) — New Student Orientation isn't just a week to get Knox College’s new students familiar with campus and college life. It’s also a way to help new faces get familiar with their new town, Galesburg, and help local businesses get familiar with Knox students. Knox’s Explore and Engage event divided students into groups for a walking tour of downtown.

22 Sep 2026

Western Illinois University Continues to Be Recognized by US News and World Report For 2027

By University Communications

MACOMB/MOLINE, ILLINOIS (September 22, 2026) — Western Illinois University continues to earn recognition for its academic excellence and commitment to student success in the 2027 US News and World Report Best Colleges rankings.

WIU earned recognition in two categories on US News and World Report's 2027 Best Colleges badge-eligible list, including Regional Universities in the Midwest and Top Public Schools (N° 20 — tied) — Regional Universities in the Midwest.

22 Sep 2026

River Readings Featuring Steven Pico at Augustana College October 6

By Joushua Blount

ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS (September 22, 2026) — On Tuesday, October 6, Augustana’s River Readings series will celebrate Banned Books Week with Steven Pico’s lecture “UNCENSORED,” about his success against book-banning, the importance of non-violent activism, and the state of Freedom of Expression in the USA today. The lecture is free and open to the public.

22 Sep 2026

St Ambrose University Ranked N° 2 Most Innovative Regional University in the Midwest by US News and World Report

By Brian Boesen

DAVENPORT, IOWA (September 22, 2026) — St Ambrose University has been recognized among the Midwest’s leading universities in the latest US News and World Report Best Colleges rankings, earning the N° 2 spot among Most Innovative Schools in the Regional Universities (Midwest) category.

In all, St Ambrose is pleased to announce the following recognitions:

21 Sep 2026

New Emergency Operations Center Unveiled at Western Illinois University (WIU)

By University Communications

MACOMB, ILLINOIS (September 21, 2026) — On Monday, September 21, Western Illinois University (WIU) held a ribbon-cutting ceremony for a new Emergency Operations Center, cementing WIU’s emergency-management program and School of Law Enforcement and Justice Administration (LEJA) spot as one of the nation’s best.

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