BETTENDORF, IOWA – The Ascentra Scholarship Program is helping ten more future leaders get closer in pursuit of their academic goals to help pay for their college costs.  A total of $10,000 in scholarships is given each year to ten winners, each receiving $1,000.  Five scholarships are awarded to five traditional high school students planning to enter college.  Another five are awarded to non-traditional students including students returning to college,

DANVILLE , IL (07/10/2017)-- Mikayla Fritz of Moline, IL, graduated from Lakeview College of Nursing during the College's spring commencement ceremony held in Danville, IL. Fritz earned a bachelor of science in nursing degree through the College's Charleston location.

Fritz is a 2013 graduate of Moline High School.

She is the daughter of Donald Fritz of Coal Valley, IL and Kristin Fritz of Moline, IL.

Greeley, Colo. (July 10, 2017) - The local student listed below have been named to the Dean's List of Distinction (Dean's List) or the Dean's Honor Roll (Honor Roll) in recognition of their outstanding scholarship for the 2016-17 academic year at the University of Northern Colorado.

Topeka, Kan. (July 7, 2017) - Washburn University is pleased to announce its graduating class of students in spring 2017.     "Each and every one of these students has worked hard to successfully graduate from Washburn, and I have no doubt that they will continue to excel as they embark on their careers," said Dr. Jerry Farley, Washburn University president. Graduates include: Maurice Ward of Moline, IL with a Juris Doctor of Law in Law

WAVERLY, IA (07/07/2017)-- Wartburg College awarded diplomas to 270 students during Spring Commencement Sunday, May 28.

Those receiving diplomas include:

Courtney Belk, of Bettendorf, who graduated with a BA in American History Education and World History Education. She is the daughter of Kenneth & Janel Belk.

Michael Brown, of Bettendorf, who graduated with a BA in Engineering Science. He is the son of Daniel & Ann Brown.

PLATTEVILLE, Wis. (July 7, 2017) - The University of Wisconsin-Platteville announces its graduating class for the spring 2017 semester. Founded in 1866, UW-Platteville is located in the southwest corner of Wisconsin, and has nearly 9,000 students. For more information on the university, visit uwplatt.edu. Students from this area who received their diplomas include: [Insert student(s) below] -30- HOMETOWN, STATE; NAME, MAJOR(s)  

RIVER FALLS, Wis. (July 5, 2017) - The following local residents were among 812 students to receive degrees during spring commencement at the University of Wisconsin-River Falls in May. Bachelor's degrees were awarded to 667 undergraduates while 145 students received master's degrees. Ashley Rolf, Davenport, Iowa, Master of Science, Communication Sciences and Disorders

EAST PEORIA, IL (07/05/2017)-- Illinois Central College presented Dean's List honors to students who earned a grade point average of 3.5 - 3.99 on a 4.0 scale for Spring 2017 semester.

Local students include:

Jill DeWeerdt of Geneseo, Ill.

Christopher Jackson of Moline, Ill.

Morgan Twing of Rock Island, Ill.

Derek Henningsen of DeWitt, Iowa

WICHITA, Kan. (July 5, 2017) - Wichita State University has announced the names of more than 2,700 students who were on the WSU dean's honor roll for spring 2017. Amoung those honored was Lindsay M Larkin from Davenport, IA. To be included on the dean's honor roll, a student must be enrolled full time (at least 12 credit hours) and earn at least a 3.5 grade point average on a 4.0 scale.

EAST PEORIA, IL (07/05/2017)-- ICC students receiving a perfect 4.0 grade point average (on a 4.0 scale) were honored by being named to the President's List for the Spring 2017 semester.

Local students include:

Cody Morris of Geneseo, Ill.

Jeremy Markle of Port Byron, Ill.

For information on ICC and its programs, call (309) 694-5-ICC or visit icc.edu.

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