FAYETTE, IA (05/22/2015)(readMedia)-- Upper Iowa University is pleased to announce the names of its December 2014 graduates, followed by the degree earned and respective honors.

Adam Chitwood of Davenport,IA, with a Bachelor of Science in Accounting

Allison O'Hara of Bettendorf,IA, with a Bachelor of Science in Human Services

Jessica Rastetter of Geneseo,IL, with a Master of Business Admin in Corporate Financial Mgmt Emphasis

Alex Sagers of Davenport,IA, with a Master of Business Admin in General Management Emphasis

About Upper Iowa University Founded in 1857, Upper Iowa University is a private, not-for-profit university providing undergraduate and graduate degree programs to more than 5,800 students--nationally and internationally--at its Fayette campus, 25 U.S. education centers, as well as centers in Malaysia and Hong Kong. Upper Iowa University is a recognized innovator in offering accredited, quality programs through flexible, multiple delivery systems, including online and self-paced degree programs. With a focus on developing leaders and lifelong learners, UIU provides dual enrollment programs for high school students as well as continuing education and professional development opportunities for learners of any age. For more information, visit www.uiu.edu.

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (May 22, 2015) - The student(s) listed below graduated from Mount Mercy University this May. A commencement ceremony was held Sunday, May 17, 2015, at the U.S. Cellular Center in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.

Graduates from the Quad Cities area include Christa Oldham of Davenport with a Bachelor of Business Administration degree in Marketing and Matthew Schlueter, also of Davenport, with a Bachelor of Business Administration degree in Finance

Founded in 1928, Mount Mercy University offers students a personal, practical and faith-inspired education that distinctly blends professional career preparation and liberal arts with a strong curriculum grounded in leadership and service. Mount Mercy University is sponsored by the Sisters of Mercy and is a member of the Conference for Mercy Higher Education (CMHE).

Over 85 years, Mount Mercy has grown in size and reputation, adapting to meet the changing educational needs of the Cedar Rapids community. Mount Mercy offers baccalaureate and graduate education to nearly 1,800 students. Popular undergraduate majors include business, nursing, criminal justice, education and social work. Graduate programs are offered in business, education, nursing, marriage and family therapy, strategic leadership, and criminal justice. For more information on Mount Mercy, visit www.mtmercy.edu.

Located in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, Mount Mercy University is the regional Catholic, Mercy University that promises students of diverse backgrounds, ages and faiths a challenging, practical education that inspires them to discover knowledge, build community and lead courageous lives. Mount Mercy offers baccalaureate and graduate education to nearly 1,800 enrolled students and uniquely blends liberal arts education with professional preparation.

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College of Human Sciences scholarship recipents announced

AMES, IA (05/21/2015)(readMedia)-- Iowa State University announced the continuing students who will receive scholarships from the College of Human Sciences for the 2015-16 academic year.

Taylor Borde, from Muscatine, Iowa, will receive the Helen Foster Scholarship. Borde is a junior studying Apparel, Merchandising, and Design.

Kaitlin Clevenger, from Davenport, Iowa, will receive the Betty Kirkbride-Keller Scholarship. Clevenger is a senior studying Event Management.

Raegan Czupka, from Eldridge, Iowa, will receive the Betty Kirkbride-Keller Scholarship. Czupka is a senior studying Event Management.

Samantha Zust, from Bettendorf, Iowa, will receive the Ruth & Vicent Mahoney Scholarship. Zust is a senior studying Kinesiology and Health.

College of Human Sciences transfer student scholarship recipients announced

AMES, IA (05/20/2015)(readMedia)-- The Iowa State University College of Human Sciences announced the transfer students scholarship recipients for the 2015-16 academic year. Recipients include :

Gretchen Henningsen of DeWitt, Iowa will receive the Clark Family Scholarship. Henningsen is transferring to Iowa State as a sophomore with plans to study Nutritional Science.

Jael Kulp of LeClaire, Iowa will receive the Charlotte Gustafson Akins Scholarship. Kulp is transferring to Iowa State as a junior with plans to study Event Management.

The Iowa State University College of Human Sciences and its academic departments awarded more than $1 million in student scholarships and awards for the upcoming academic year.

Maria DeMarr receives scholarship from College of Human Sciences department of Human Development and Family Studies

AMES, IA (05/21/2015)(readMedia)-- Maria DeMarr of Davenport, Iowa, will receive the Lualis Uthoff Dumenil Scholarship from the Department of Human Development and Family Studies in the Iowa State University College of Human Sciences. DeMarr will be a freshman this fall studying family and consumer sciences education and studies.

The Iowa State University College of Human Sciences and its academic departments awarded more than $1 million in student scholarships and awards for the 2015-16 year.

More than 480 graduate and undergraduate students participated in the ceremony held Saturday, May 9 in the Peterson Field House of the McPherson Academic and Athletic Complex.

International students and faculty from Bolivia, China, France, Germany, Japan, Morocco, Saudi Arabia, Spain and Vietnam were among those participating in the ceremony, with flags of those nations displayed as part of the graduation regalia.

This year's Commencement speaker was renowned tenor Eduardo Valdes '83, principal artist at the Metropolitan Opera Center in New York City.

University of Mount Union The University of Mount Union, founded in 1846, is a four-year, private institution grounded in the liberal arts tradition. The University is located in Alliance, OH, 80 miles of both Cleveland and Pittsburgh. Mount Union offers an array of broad-based and career-specific undergraduate and graduate programs to its 2,200 students who experience outstanding opportunities for success after graduation. Among members of the 2012 graduating class, 98% of those self-reporting started a degree-required career or were accepted to graduate school, all in an average of 20 days after graduation. The University is committed to providing a student-centered approach and an exceptional educational experience. For more information, visit mountunion.edu.