GALESBURG, ILLINOIS (March 30, 2026) — Knox College is set to upgrade the T Fleming Fieldhouse by renewing its indoor surface, ensuring the facility meets the needs of today's students and campus community. Originally installed in 1991 as the first of its kind in the area, the surface's renewal reflects long-term stewardship of one of Knox's most heavily used spaces and prepares it for the next generation of Prairie Fire athletes.

WEST DES MOINES, IOWA (March 25, 2026) — For the 24th consecutive year, Des Moines University (DMU) Medicine and Health Sciences' College of Podiatric Medicine and Surgery students achieved a 100% residency placement rate on national Match Day. This perfect match rate reflects DMU's reputation as one of the nation's leading podiatric medical schools and highlights the exceptional preparation of the CPMS Class of 2026.

AKRON, OHIO (March 25, 2026) — Oakmont Education is proud to announce the opening of Great Oaks High School and Career Center Davenport Campus, a new tuition-free public charter high school located at 3560 North Brady Street, Davenport, Iowa, 52806. Scheduled to open in Fall 2026, the school will serve students ages 16–21, providing a supportive pathway for students to earn a nationally accredited high school diploma while preparing for meaningful careers.

Mary Ann Eiserman (left) and Cherry Simmons discussed the creation of their new children's book during a March 18 program at their alma mater, Monmouth College

MONMOUTH, ILLINOIS (March 25, 2026) — Even a short book can take a long time.

That's one of the lessons that the Galusha sisters — alumni Mary Ann Eiserman ('72) and Cherry Simmons ('80) — shared with a group of Monmouth College students Wednesday evening during a talk on campus.