Lazlow Ziebel with members of The Lincoln Academy

ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS (November 4, 2024) — Augustana College senior Lazlow Ziebel, a geography and environmental studies major from McCullom Lake, was named a student laureate by The Lincoln Academy of Illinois. He was honored at an October 26 ceremony held at the University of Illinois Springfield.

While waiting for the panel of judges to render their verdict, the four finalists were able to breathe a sigh of relief. Pictured from left are Taylor Whitaker, Dean Duncan, Shannon Smith, and Karli Strom. The Top Advocate honor went to Strom for the second year in a row

DECORAH, Iowa — This 2024 Homecoming season, Luther College continued the tradition of presenting the Weston Noble, Dr Carlo A Sperati and Hemp Prize awards, which recognize excellence and achievement in music and music education. Student and alumni award winners are recognized each year during the annual Homecoming concert.

2024 Weston Noble Award

ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS (October 31, 2024) — For people exploring medical options in their struggle to conceive children, emotional and financial stress are familiar territory. Now the FDA has granted clearance to an at-home insemination kit that allows would-be parents to take control of their experience. The creator of the device is Dr Jenn Hintzsche (’06), CEO of PherDal (pron “fertile") Fertility Science Inc.