09 Jul 2025

Local Students Among University of Wisconsin-Whitewater's 2025 Spring Graduates

By Chris Lindeke

WHITEWATER, WISCONSIN (July 9, 2025) — The following students earned degrees from the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater at spring commencement, held May 17, 2025.

Rock Island, IL 61201: Logan Braun graduated Magna Cum Laude with the following degree: Legal Studies — BS

Geneseo, IL 61254: Carson Rice graduated Magna Cum Laude with the following degree: Supply Chain Management — BBA

09 Jul 2025

Bowie State University Names Dr Yvonne Harris as Vice President for Research and Innovation

By David Thompson

BOWIE, MARYLAND (July 9, 2025) — Bowie State University (BSU) will welcome Dr Yvonne Harris to its leadership team as the Vice President for Research and Innovation on July 9, 2025. In this new role, Dr Harris will oversee BSU’s research projects and opportunities, working collaboratively to set priorities for institutional growth and investment in research and scholarship.

09 Jul 2025

Chelsea Carroll of Rock Island, Illinois, Receives Degree from University of Alaska Fairbanks

By Merit Pages

FAIRBANKS, ALASKA (July 9, 2025) — The University of Alaska Fairbanks honored the Class of 2025 during its 103rd commencement ceremony on Saturday, May 3, at the Carlson Center in Fairbanks.

Chelsea Carroll of Rock Island (61201) received the following degree(s): Master of Healthcare Mangement Leadership, Health Care Management and Leadership.

09 Jul 2025

Payton Gelande Participates of Port Byron, Illinois, in 2025 Summer Undergraduate Research Experience

By Julie Thomas

KENOSHA, WISCONSIN (July 9, 2025) — Payton Gelande from Port Byron, Illinois, is conducting research into NMR Analysis of Micelle Formation by Bio-Based Surfactants with faculty mentor Kevin Morris through Carthage College's 2025 Summer Undergraduate Research Experience.

Carthage College selected 32 students for its Summer Undergraduate Research Experience (SURE).

07 Jul 2025

Monmouth College's Mike Solontoi Involved with Astronomy Project That "Changes Everything"

By Barry McNamara

MONMOUTH, ILLINOIS (July 7, 2025) — A day that Monmouth College physics professor Mike Solontoi has been anxiously awaiting for years became reality on June 23, when the first images from the 8.4-meter Legacy Survey of Space and Time telescope at the Vera C Rubin Observatory in Chile (below) were released.

02 Jul 2025

Local Students among Carthage College's Spring 2025 Dean's List

By Julie Thomas

KENOSHA, WISCONSIN (July 2, 2025) — Congratulations to the students who have been named to the Carthage College Spring 2025 Dean's List in recognition of their outstanding academic achievement!

Dean's List honors are accorded to Carthage students who achieve a minimum 3.5 grade-point average while carrying at least twelve letter-graded credits in a given semester.

Avery Franzman from Bettendorf (52722)

Avery Conger from Blue Grass (52726)

02 Jul 2025

The Search for the Twelfth President of Wofford College Begins; Chairman of the Board Announces Presidential Search Advisory Committee

By Jake Crouse

SPARTANBURG, SOUTH CAROLINA (July 2, 2025) — The national search for the twelfth president of Wofford College has begun. Christopher A P Carpenter (’90), chairman of the college’s board of trustees, has appointed an eleven-member presidential search advisory committee to guide the process.

The committee will be responsible for partnering with AGB Search LLC to solicit input from stakeholders, develop the presidential profile, and position criteria, and recruit and assess candidates.

02 Jul 2025

Nationally-Recognized Building Trades Summer Camp Comes to the Quad Cities July 7-11

By Adam Hurlburt

MOLINE, ILLINOIS (July 2, 2025) — A nationally-spotlighted summer program that’s captured the attention of The Wall Street Journal, CNN, Fox News and Good Morning America is coming to the Quad Cities for the first time — and it’s opening doors to high-paying career paths for local high schoolers.

02 Jul 2025

Local Students among Carthage College's Class of 2025 Graduates

By Julie Thomas

KENOSHA, WISCONSIN (July 2, 2025) — These students graduated from Carthage College, completing their degree requirements in May 2025.

Tate Stockman of DeWitt (52742) graduated with a degree(/s) in Exercise and Sport Science

Colton Sigel of Rock Island (61201) graduated with a degree(/s) in Management

Catherine Wilde of Rock Island (61201) graduated Magna Cum Laude with a degree(/s) in Computer Science

01 Jul 2025

Monmouth College Launches Bold New Academic Structure, Creating Six Distinct Schools to Ready Students for Success

By Barry McNamara

MONMOUTH, ILLINOIS (July 1, 2025) — Building on its 172-year legacy of academic excellence, Monmouth College is taking a bold step forward in its evolution as a strong, vibrant liberal-arts institution. In a strategic move to expand academic opportunities, realign with student interests, and position the college for long-term growth, Monmouth proudly announces the creation of six new academic Schools offering a robust and holistic academic portfolio.

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