BOSTON, MA (06/14/2017)-- April Newell of Davenport, IA graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Journalism at Emerson College's 137th commencement ceremony, held on May 14, 2017.

Approximately 975 bachelor's degrees were conferred during the undergraduate exercises and nearly 270 master's degrees were conferred during the graduate exercises.

MADISON, WI (06/14/2017)-- The following area students have earned Semester Honors for the Spring 2017 semester at Edgewood College. Fulltime students who achieve a 3.5 grade point average for the semester are eligible for this honor.

Mcclain Steffens of DeWitt

Ryan Howell of Bettendorf

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SAINT PETER, Minn. (June 13, 2017) - The Spring Semester Dean's List at Gustavus Adolphus College has been released. The list comprises students who have earned a 3.7 grade point average (based on a scale in which 4.0 = A) or higher for the semester ending in May 2017. The following local students were named to the Dean's List at Gustavus Adolphus College: George Roderick of Rock Island, IL.

ROCK ISLAND, IL (06/13/2017)-- Augustana College held its spring commencement ceremony on Sunday, May 21. Dr. Al Bowman, president emeritus of Illinois State University, delivered the commencement address. Around 480 students participated in the ceremony, including the following students from your area:

Mikayla Fallon of Bettendorf, who studied Business Administration-Marketing

Kaycee Kallenberger of Bettendorf, who studied Psychology

MARSHALL, Mo. (June 12, 2017) -Dr. Bonnie Humphrey, president of Missouri Valley College, has announced the 2017 Presidential Scholars. The requirements for this honor are a 3.9 or higher grade point average for both the fall and spring semesters. The following student also was named to the Dean's List.

MADISON, WI (06/13/2017)-- McClain Steffens of DeWitt has been named to the Dean's List for the Spring 2017 Semester at Edgewood College.

Fulltime undergraduate and post-baccalaureate students who earn a cumulative GPA of 3.75 or higher are eligible for the Dean's List after completing 24 credit hours of study at Edgewood College.

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Des Moines, IA. (June 13, 2017) - Recognition for outstanding academic achievement has been given to the following Grand View University students for the 2017 spring semester. The students are named to the Dean's List for earning a grade point average of 3.5 or better on a 4.0 scale while carrying at least 12 hours of classes.

TUSCALOOSA, AL (06/13/2017)-- Margaret Gehlsen of De Witt, IA (52742), was awarded the following from The University of Alabama during ceremonies May 5-7: Bachelor of Science in Education

With a beautiful campus, hundreds of challenging academic programs, expert and world-renowned faculty and numerous opportunities for service and growth, The University of Alabama is a place where legends are made.

Des Moines, IA. (June 13, 2017) - Recognition for outstanding academic achievement has been given to Grand View University student Martin Green of Grand Mound, Iowa, for the 2017 spring semester. The students are named to the President's List for earning a grade point average of 4.0 while carrying at least 12 hours of classes.

WAVERLY, IA (06/13/2017)-- Wartburg College has recognized 441 students who were named to the 2017 Winter/May Term Dean's List.

Those honored include:

Nicholas Arp of Eldridge

Cody Birely of Davenport

Allison Coe of Dixon

Mary Hines of Davenport

Karl Jaeschke of Bettendorf

Laura Klever of Long Grove

Laura LaBrie of Geneseo

Benjamin McCullough of Davenport

Markel Mommsen of Bettendorf

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