HUNTINGTON, WEST VIRGINIA — At its regularly-scheduled meeting Wednesday, June 11, the Marshall University Board of Governors unanimously approved an amendment to President Brad D Smith’s employment agreement extending its maturity three years to December 31, 2029.

Marshall University Board of Governors Chairman Geoff Sheils released this statement following the board’s decision.

TUSCALOOSA, ALABAMA (June 12, 2025) — A total of 14,289 students enrolled during spring semester 2025 at The University of Alabama were named to the Dean's List with an academic record of 3.5 (or above) or the 

FAYETTE, IOWA (June 9, 2025) — Upper Iowa University has announced the Dean's List for the 2025 Spring Semester. To be honored, a student must have earned a minimum 3.50 grade-point average and be enrolled as a full-time student.

Collin Altensey of Port Byron (IL)

Camryn Anderson of De Witt (IA)

Mikayla Bagdonas of Eldridge (IA)

Kyle Baker of Davenport (IA)

Andres Bennett-Terronez of Moline (IL)

Casey Burnham of Davenport (IA)

MONMOUTH, ILLINOIS (June 9, 2025) — The following students recently met the graduation requirements at Monmouth College. The school held its 168th Annual Commencement Exercises on May 18, with an address to the graduates by 1972 Monmouth alumnus Lon Helton, the longtime host of Country Countdown USA.

Zane Beebe of Davenport (52806)

Kiersten Fuhr of Milan (61264)

Madison Heisch of Illinois City (61259)

William Plumley of Geneseo (61254)