DUBUQUE, IOWA (October 5, 2026) — There’s a lot to celebrate as the University of Dubuque (UD)’s Momentum Campaign reaches the one-year anniversary of its official launch.

When the three-year, $150 million campaign was announced October 2, it had already secured $117 million in commitments during the quiet phase. Today, UD’s Momentum Campaign has surpassed $135 million.

ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS (October 2, 2026) — Augustana College has selected Quad Cities strategic leader and 2002 alumna Angela Snyder to serve as its first assistant vice president for impact learning, a new role designed to connect every Augustana student more intentionally with hands-on learning, career preparation, and meaningful work in the community. Snyder will join the college October 12.

FAYETTE, IOWA (October 1, 2026) — Upper Iowa University has announced the Dean's List for the 2026 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.

Elizabeth Burnham of Bettendorf (IA)

Lydia Campion of Bettendorf (IA)

Shelby Johnson of Davenport (IA)

Stephanie Brown of Bettendorf (IA)

Shanon Carlson of Bettendorf (IA)

Anna Clark of Davenport (IA)

GALESBURG, ILLINOIS (September 30, 2026) — At its 2026 Opening Convocation, Knox College honored teaching excellence and welcomed its newest faculty members. Provost and Dean of the Faculty Melissa Glenn. introduced seven new members of the Knox faculty.

"These talented educators and scholars have joined us from a variety of backgrounds and disciplines," Glenn said.

"They will be enriching the intellectual life of the College."