DURANGO, CO (05/14/2015)(readMedia)-- The Fort Lewis College School of Arts and Sciences held its annual Undergraduate Research & Creative Activities Symposium on Thursday, April 23, 2015. Student participants were selected by their departments to represent the best undergraduate research and performances done at Fort Lewis College this year. Each department (Anthropology, Art & Design, Biology, Chemistry, Exercise Science, Environmental Studies, Gender & Women's Studies, Geosciences, History, Mathematics, Philosophy, Physics and Engineering, Psychology, Sociology, and Theatre) selects two students to give talks, and up to five groups of students to present posters or performances. Many of these students have also presented at professional conferences in their disciplines.

Alex McWhorter, of Taylor Ridge, IL, presented a project titled "Investigation of Stroke Volume Response to Incremental Exercise in Cyclists of Varying Fitness Levels," , along with peers supervised by Melissa Knight-Maloney and Missy Thompson. McWhorter's major is Exercise Science - Physiology option .

The presentations can be seen on the Fort Lewis College You Tube channel via the archived live streams of the Morning & Afternoon sessions.

Fort Lewis College is the Southwest's crossroads of education and adventure. Our blend of small classes, dynamic academic programs, and a liberal arts perspective leads to transformative learning experiences that foster entrepreneurship, leadership, creative problem solving, and life-long learning. And our unique & beautiful mountain campus, on a mesa above historic Durango, Colorado, inspires an active and friendly community with a spirit of engagement, exploration, and intellectual curiosity.

With a 2015 Iowa AP (Advanced Placement) Index of 5.33, Rivermont Collegiate is again the top ranked AP school in Iowa.

The Belin-Blank Center of The University of Iowa College of Education annually releases the Iowa AP Index to recognize Iowa high schools for providing Advanced Placement opportunities. The 2015 Iowa AP Index is based on May 2014 AP exams and graduation data. The formula is the number of AP exams given divided by the number of students in the graduating class. A high AP Index is a reflection that a school has a culture that is supportive of and places emphasis on student participation in AP courses and exams.

It's important to note that Magnet schools, Specially Accredited College Preparatory schools (Rivermont Collegiate), non-accredited schools, and home schools are not included in the AP Index Top 50 ranking. These schools, however, can receive special recognition for their score, as Rivermont has. Furthermore, because all schools are scored using the same formula, the Iowa AP Index provides a fair comparison across all school sizes and types, whether schools are included in the AP Index Top 50 ranking or not.

 

For more information on the Iowa AP Index, visit http://www.iowaapindex.org/index.htm

Rivermont Collegiate is the Quad Cities' only Private College Prep School for PreSchool through 12th Grade.

Visit www.rivermontcollegiate.org or call 563-359-1366.

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MILWAUKEE (May 12, 2015) - The following individuals from your area are among 3,500 prospective candidates for degree attending University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee commencement exercises Sunday, May 17, 2015 in Milwaukee.

Jordyn Elizabeth O'Rourke, Davenport, College of Nursing, BS - Bachelor of Science
Rhiannon M Seneli, Davenport, College of Health Sciences, PHD - Doctor of Philosophy

UWM is the second largest university in the State of Wisconsin, with more than 28,000 undergraduate and graduate students.

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WALLA WALLA, Wa.  (May 12, 2015) ---Sarah Cronk of Bettendorf is graduating from Whitman College in Walla Walla, Wash.

Cronk is a 2011 graduate of Pleasant Valley High School and will receive a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology during the Whitman commencement ceremony on Sunday, May 24, 2015.

Founded in 1882, Whitman College is an independent, non-sectarian residential college fostering intellectual vitality, confidence and leadership in its 1,500 students. Also noted for its commitment to environmental principles, Whitman is characterized by intellect, down-to-earth sensibilities, collaboration over competition and an active lifestyle.

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Jordan Catholic School's 5th and 6th grade students participate in the EarlyAct Club. Jordan Catholic School's Rotary EarlyAct Club's goal is to benefit our school, community, and the world. To that end, the club conducted a week-long "Change for Change" fundraiser to support for the World Wildlife Federation.

All grade levels competed to collect the most pennies and choose an endangered animal that the school would adopt. The fundraiser brought in $638.79- much more than expected, so much that each grade will get to adopt an animal!

LINCOLN, NE (05/12/2015)(readMedia)-- Nearly 3,000 degrees were awarded during commencement exercises May 8 and 9 at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln.

Patricia Crews, Willa Cather Professor of Textiles, Merchandising and Fashion Design and founding director of the International Quilt Student Center and Museum, gave the address at the May 8 graduate degree ceremony at Pinnacle Bank Arena, 400 Pinnacle Arena Drive; Barbara Hendricks, opera singer and UNL alumna, delivered the address at the undergraduate ceremony May 9 at Pinnacle Bank Arena; and Robert F. Kennedy Jr., author and environmental attorney, addressed law graduates May 9 in a ceremony at the Lied Center for Performing Arts, 301 N. 12th St.

The graduates were from 39 states and 28 countries. For a complete list of graduates, go to http://go.unl.edu/6i8a.

Geneseo: Garrett Philip Donaldson , College of Arts and Sciences, bachelor of sciencewith distinction

Rock Island: Laura Ann Zangori , Graduate Studies, doctor of philosophy

ALLIANCE, OH (05/12/2015)(readMedia)-- Courtney Wachal, a senior French and international studies major of Betterdorf, Iowa, presented research on international governments at the Mid-East Honors Association (MEHA) Conference from April 10 to April 12 at Kent State University.

All Mount Union Honors students were invited to submit a proposal to the conference. The students and faculty who attended all had their proposals accepted for presentation.

"The presentations represented research and scholarship completed across the Honors program curriculum, including work done in Honors in the Major theses and projects and work done in University Honors courses, including the Honors FYS and the Honors theme course," said Dr. Nicole L. Johnson, assistant professor of philosophy and religious studies and interdisciplinary liberal studies and co-director of the Honors program at the University of Mount Union.

MEHA is a regional affiliate of the National Collegiate Honors Council, which encourages and supports honors programs in the region. Institutions of higher education from Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Tennessee and West Virginia are welcome to participate. Approximately 300 students, faculty and administrators presented.

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.

We got word today that Pleasant Valley High School is among the top High Schools in the nation, according to U.S. News and World Report.  Check out the report here à  http://bit.ly/1zVYB2q

ROCK ISLAND, IL (05/12/2015)(readMedia)-- Samantha Turner, an Augustana senior from Rock Island majoring in history and anthropology, has been featured in the 2015 "More Than I Imagined" web series, where exceptional seniors from a wide variety of majors reflect on what they've accomplished at Augustana and discuss plans for their futures.

Turner's "More Than I Imagined" profile may be viewed at http://www.augustana.edu/x62414.xml.

To be included in "More than I Imagined," seniors must be nominated by an Augustana faculty member or coach as an outstanding student.

Founded in 1860, Augustana College is a selective four-year residential college of the liberal arts and sciences. The college is recognized for the innovative program Augie Choice, which provides each student up to $2,000 to pursue a high-impact learning experience such as study abroad, an internship or research with a professor. Current students and alumni include 155 Academic All-Americans, a Nobel laureate, 13 college presidents and other distinguished leaders. The college enrolls 2,500 students and is located along one of the world's most important waterways, the Mississippi River, in a community that reflects the diversity of the United States.

GREELEY, COLO. (May 11, 2015) - Kathleen McNamara from Bettendorf was among about 2,000 undergraduate and graduate students who received degrees from the University of Northern Colorado during spring 2015 graduation ceremonies May 8-9. Ms. McNamara was honored with a Bachelor of Science - Nursing (Summa Cum Laude).

For more information about spring commencement ceremonies and a profile of the class of 2015, visit http://www.unco.edu/news/releases.aspx?id=8062.

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