22 Oct 2025

Des Moines University and Beloit College Launch Partnership to Expand Health Sciences Pathways for Students

By Denise Lamphier

WEST DES MOINES, IOWA (October 22, 2025) — Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences and Beloit College, a private liberal-arts institution in Beloit, Wisconsin, have entered a new partnership that opens doors for Beloit students seeking graduate-level health sciences programs at DMU.

Effective October 2025, Beloit students who meet academic benchmarks will be eligible for guaranteed interview opportunities at DMU in the following programs:

21 Oct 2025

'More Than a College — a Home": Monmouth's Homecoming Weekend a Big Success

By Barry McNamara

Homecoming royalty included, from left, Bronte de Zwart, Payton Crims, and Joey Twardowski. Not pictured is Zoe Nizzia

MONMOUTH, ILLINOIS (October 21, 2025) — With themes of women in science, the value of Greek life, and Monmouth College being a welcoming home, the school welcomed home alumni young and old for another successful and memorable Homecoming weekend.

21 Oct 2025

Join the Fun at the Bettendorf Color Run November 2

By Celeste Miller

BETTENDORF, IOWA (October 21, 2025) — Are you, your students, or your family looking for a fun and colorful activity? Join the Bettendorf High School Student Council for the Bettendorf Color Run on November 2, 11AM — an exciting event for all ages!

This event is designed to be non-competitive and full of fun, perfect for families, friends, and students who just want to enjoy a great day together.

21 Oct 2025

Drake University Appoints Two Deans

By Ashton Hockman

DES MOINES, IOWA (October 21, 2025) Drake University is announcing the appointment of two deans. 

21 Oct 2025

Ripon College Announces Expansion of Their Groundbreaking Financial Aid Offering

By Elizabeth Taft

RIPON, WISCONSIN (October 21, 2025) — Ripon College, a vibrant and close-knit liberal arts institution located in Ripon, Wisconsin, introduces its latest financial-aid opportunity for incoming students for the fall of 2026.

21 Oct 2025

Upper Iowa University Announces Summer 2025 Dean's List

By Lynette Brandt

FAYETTE, IOWA (October 21, 2025) — Upper Iowa University has announced the Dean's List for the 2025 Summer Semester. To be honored, a student must have earned a minimum 3.50 grade-point average and be enrolled as a full-time student.

Annastasia Summers of Eldridge (Iowa)

Kirsten Thomas of Geneseo (Illinois)

Camryn Anderson of De Witt (Iowa)

Casey Burnham of Davenport (Iowa)

Lindsay Curtis of Davenport (Iowa)

Abby Deblieck of Coal Valley (Illinois)

21 Oct 2025

Knox Alumni Achievement and Service Awards Presented at Homecoming Convocation

By Scott Holland

President C Andrew McGadney with this year's recipients: Kathy St Cyr ('68), Knox Service Award; Martin Reichel ('71), Knox Alumni Achievement Award; and Max Potthoff ('14), Knox Young Alumni Achievement Award

GALESBURG, ILLINOIS (October 21, 2025) — During the Homecoming Convocation, Knox honored a trio of alumni. The College presented three awards recognizing extraordinary service, professional excellence, and emerging leadership within the Knox community.

17 Oct 2025

World-Renowned Pianist Riyad Nicolas to Perform October 22 Recital at Monmouth College

By Barry McNamara

MONMOUTH, ILLINOIS (October 17, 2025) — As part of Homecoming weekend festivities at Monmouth College, 2015 graduate Mariela Shaker will be formally announced as the recipient of her alma mater's Distinguished Young Alumnus Award.

The London-based Shaker will not be present to accept the honor, but just a few days later, her husband, Riyad Nicolas, one of the world's leading pianists, will perform a recital on Monmouth's campus.

17 Oct 2025

Neighborgall Construction selected to build Marshall University Institute for Cyber-Security

By Leah C Payne

HUNTINGTON, WEST VIRGINIA (October 17, 2025) — Marshall University has announced that Neighborgall Construction Company has been awarded the winning bid for construction of the Marshall University Institute for Cyber Security (ICS), a $45 million facility that will focus on training the next generation of cyber-professionals.

Construction is set to begin immediately.

17 Oct 2025

Charlie Zimmerman of Bettendorf, Iowa, Accepted into Wartburg's Teacher Education Program

By Emily Christensen

WAVERLY, IOWA (October 17, 2025) — Charlie Zimmerman has been accepted into the Wartburg College Teacher Education Program.

Zimmerman, of Bettendorf, Iowa, had to demonstrate effective reflective components in teaching and complete several other requirements to be considered for the program.

Admission to the Teacher Education Program allows students to begin professional-education courses in their field.

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