22 May 2020

Local Students among Saint Mary's College Names Dean's List

By Lisa Knox

NOTRE DAME, INDIANA (May 22, 2020) — The following students have been named to the Saint Mary's College Dean's List for the Spring 2020 semester:

HOMETOWN, STATE; ZIP CODE, NAME

Bettendorf, IA 52722, Mackenzie Kersten Eldridge, IA 52748, Elizabeth Ferry

22 May 2020

Mount Mercy University Recognizes Outstanding Student Achievement at Honors Convocation

By Madelyn Orton

CEDAR RAPIDS, IOWA (May 22, 2020) — The following student(s) received recognition for outstanding achievement at Mount Mercy University's Honors Convocation on May 15:

HOMETOWN, STATE; NAME, AWARD(S)

22 May 2020

Megan Wulf of Walcott, Iowa, Graduates from The University of Findlay

By Sonja Benedict

FINDLAY, OHIO (May 22, 2020) — Megan Wulf, of Walcott, Iowa (52773), has graduated from the University of Findlay. Wulf received the following: Master of Physician Assistant.

22 May 2020

Jasmine Harris of Davenport, Iowa, to Graduate from University of Sioux Falls

By Sarah Strasburg

SIOUX FALLS, SOUTH DAKOTA (May 22, 2020) — Jasmine Harris of Davenport, Iowa, will graduate with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Sports Management from University of Sioux Falls.

Harris was among nearly 500 students who are candidates for degrees in the 2020 graduating class.

21 May 2020

Three Iowa Students Named 2020 US Presidential Scholars

By US Department of Education

WASHINGTON DC (May 21, 2020) — US Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos today announced the 56th class of US Presidential Scholars, recognizing 161 high school seniors for their accomplishments in academics, the arts and career and technical education fields.

21 May 2020

Brinley Rodgers of Cordova Illinois, Welcomed to Culver-Stockton College's Class of 2024

By David Adam

CANTON, MISSOURI (May 21, 2020) — Congratulations to Brinley Rodgers on being accepted into Culver-Stockton College's incoming class for the fall 2020 semester.

Rodgers, from Cordova, Illinois, and a senior at United Township High School, also was awarded the Hilltop Scholarship, a $10,000 per year scholarship for four years. This scholarship is awarded based upon academic credentials and is renewable provided the student remains in good academic standing.

21 May 2020

Spring 2020 Dean's List at Olivet Nazarene University

By Lauren Beatty

BOURBONNAIS, ILLINOIS (May 21, 2020) — To qualify for inclusion on the Dean's List, a student must have been enrolled as a full-time undergraduate student and must have attained a semester grade point average of 3.50 or higher on a 4.00 grading scale.

Michaela Abbott of Rock Island (61201)

Rachel Besse of Moline (61265)

Kelsi Boggs of Moline (61265)

Mattie Buller of Moline (61265)

Jacob Flynn of Davenport (52807)

Rachel Helm of Milan (61264)

21 May 2020

Central College Waives ACT/SAT Testing Requirements

By Jeff Bersch

PELLA, IOWA (May 21, 2020) — Central College has announced it has waived ACT and SAT testing requirements for students applying for admission in Fall 2020 and Spring and Fall 2021 semesters.

The change in the college's policy was made as a result of the national suspension of ACT and SAT testing due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Central will now only require students to submit high school transcripts.

21 May 2020

Upper Iowa University Ranked in Top Tier for Education during Pandemic

By Karl Easttorp

FAYETTE, IOWA (May 21, 2020) — Upper Iowa University (UIU) is ranked in the top tier of four-year schools by Educate to Career (ETC). A non-profit organization, ETC's newest rankings address college planning during the time of the COVID-19 pandemic. UIU is among only five Iowa private colleges and universities ranked in the tier-one rankings. Complete rankings can be viewed at www.jobsearchintelligence.com/etc/college-rankings-2020-update.

20 May 2020

COVID Crisis Exacerbates Burden of Student Debt for Women

By Mary Hickey

WASHINGTON DC (May 20, 2020) — The global pandemic is making the country’s student debt crisis exponentially worse, according to a new analysis by the American Association of University Women. AAUW concludes that, unless policymakers take further action to combat student debt and bolster the US economy, millions of women college graduates will face unprecedented burdens that will hamper their economic security for years to come.

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