26 Oct 2017

Governor celebrates aviation training expansion

By Elizabeth Tomev

New Springfield facility will educate, graduate more aviation mechanics into high-paying field

SPRINGFIELD (Oct. 25, 2017) — A new, $850,000 aviation center at Lincoln Land Community College in Springfield is exactly the sort of expansion that will fuel economic progress in the state, Gov. Bruce Rauner said while visiting the college today

26 Oct 2017

Gov. Rauner proclaims Lights On Afterschool Day in Illinois

By Elizabeth Tomev

Celebrates the positive impact of quality after-school programs

SPRINGFIELD (Oct. 25, 2017) — Noting the importance of student learning extending beyond school hours, Gov. Bruce Rauner today proclaimed Oct. 26, 2017, as Lights On Afterschool Day in Illinois.

He was joined by officials from ACT Now Coalition and the Springfield Urban League to recognize the importance of student learning beyond the school day.

16 Oct 2017

Mary Kirk awarded 2017-18 Department of Human Development and Family Studies scholarship

By Carole A. Custer

AMES, IA (10/12/2017)-- Mary Kirk of Davenport, Iowa, has received the Jewel Porter Scholarship from the Iowa State University Department of Human Development and Family Studies for the 2017-18 academic year. Kirk is studying child, adult, and family services at Iowa State.

16 Oct 2017

Local Students Graduate from Drake University

By Aaron W. Jaco

DES MOINES, Iowa (Oct. 11, 2017) -The following local students graduated from Drake University at the end of the summer 2017 semester.  

26 Sep 2017

Matthew Berger Named to Palmer College of Chiropractic, Davenport, Iowa Spring 2017 Dean's List

By Lori Leipold

[MAIN CAMPUS] DAVENPORT, IA (09/22/2017)-- Matthew Berger of Bettendorf, IA, a student in the Associate of Applied Science in Chiropractic Technology (AASCT) program at Palmer College of Chiropractic in Davenport, Iowa, has been named to the Spring 2017 Dean's List.

To be eligible for the Dean's List, a student must achieve a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 3.50 in all studies for the respective term. The highest possible GPA is a 4.00.

26 Sep 2017

Gov. Rauner enacts adult high school legislation

By Elizabeth Tomev

Law will increase educational access for adults and bring successful diploma programs to Illinois

ROCKFORD (Sept. 22, 2017) – Governor Bruce Rauner today signed HB 2527, amending the Illinois School Code to allow adults without high school degrees to acquire high school diplomas and allow for the creation of quality adult diploma programs.

22 Sep 2017

Governor to promote FAFSA completion

By Brenna Smith

Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds will encourage high school seniors to file the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) in a news conference at Saydel High School on Monday (September 25), one week before the opening of a new FAFSA cycle.

20 Sep 2017

GEAR UP Iowa celebrates National GEAR UP Week

By Elizabeth Keest Sedrel

Proclamation by Gov. Reynolds among activities highlighting college access program 

 Schools and students around Iowa are celebrating National GEAR UP Week, recognizing the federal program to increase college attainment for students from low-income school districts. Iowa College Aid administers the $22 million grant that serves more than 8,000 students in 12 Iowa districts.

20 Sep 2017

Iowa State University names 2017-18 Human Sciences Ambassadors

By Carole A. Custer

AMES, IA (09/19/2017)-- The Iowa State University College of Human Sciences announces the 2017-18 class of Human Sciences Ambassadors.

As a Human Sciences Ambassadors, the students will represent the Iowa State University College of Human Sciences and present a positive, realistic student view of the college to prospective students and parents.

Macy Morrow of Muscatine, IA (52761). Morrow is studying Kinesiology and Health.

14 Sep 2017

MARQUETTE UNIVERSITY SUMMER GRADS LIST

By Clare Peterson

MILWAUKEE, Wis. (September 13, 2017) - Marquette University is a Catholic, Jesuit university that draws its more than 11,500 students from all 50 states and more than 75 different countries. In addition to its nationally recognized academic programs, Marquette is known for its service learning programs and internships as students are challenged to use what they learn to make a difference in the world.

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