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.

14 Sep 2017

Bettendorf's Field joins The Citadel Class of 2021

By Erika Legendre

CHARLESTON, SC (09/13/2017)-- The Citadel is proud to welcome the Class of 2021. The incoming class of over 800 new cadets, students represents 42 states and six foreign countries.

Joseph Field of Bettendorf, IA (52722) matriculated as part of The Citadel's Class of 2021. The class boasts a record number of women and ethnic minority cadets.

13 Sep 2017

Niabi Zoo announces two new fall educational opportunities

By Brianna Aust

Including opportunities for interaction with zoo animals

COAL VALLEY, Ill. (Sept 12, 2017) – Niabi Zoo’s two newest educational opportunities for children, Animal Adventure Classes and Zoo Tots – Animal Tales, will begin this week and continue through the fall and winter.

Animal Adventure Classes are designed for children 6-12 years old and Zoo Tots – Animal Tales is designed for children ages 3-5 years old.

Animal Adventure Classes

13 Sep 2017

St. Ambrose Math Education Class ‘Adopts’ Houston Grade School Classroom Impacted by Hurricane Harvey Flooding

By Craig DeVrieze

What: Students in the St. Ambrose University Math 210 class of Professor Katherine Degner, PhD, will be packing school supplies they purchased and have donated to be sent to a classroom in Houston’s White Oak Middle School. The school has a majority of free or reduced-lunch students who lost their school supplies when flooding caused by Hurricane Harvey inundated their school building. Although the school reopened on Sept.

13 Sep 2017

Area home school students get first-hand knowledge about I-74 Bridge Project

By Whitney Smith
12 Sep 2017

Students Receive Master's Degrees from Buena Vista University

By Teresa Wirtjers

STORM LAKE, IA (09/11/2017)-- The following students recently graduated from Buena Vista University:

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