DAYTON, OH (05/04/2015)(readMedia)-- John Walsh of Bettendorf, presented "Applicability of Routine Activities Theory to Cybercrime Victimization" during the University of Dayton's 26th annual Bro. Joseph W. Stander Symposium.

The symposium recognizes and celebrates academic excellence in undergraduate and graduate education, providing an opportunity for students from all disciplines to showcase their intellectual and artistic accomplishments. It represents the Marianist tradition of education through community and is the principal campus-wide event for faculty and students to be a community of learners engaging in conversation, learning and discussion outside of the classroom.

More than 1,100 students participated in this alternate day of learning April 15.

They received their degrees along with actor Martin Sheen, whom the University presented with an honorary doctor of humane letters degree for his lifelong commitment to peace, social justice and human rights exemplifying the Catholic, Marianist university's mission, during the undergraduate commencement ceremony in University of Dayton Arena.

The University of Dayton is a top-tier, national, Catholic, research institution. Founded in 1850 by the Society of Mary (the Marianists), we focus on educating the whole person, connecting learning with leadership and service. Through student clubs, campus recreation, education abroad, research, service-learning and career preparation, students are encouraged to engage the world, developing a critical mind and compassionate heart.

MOUNT VERNON, IA (04/30/2015)(readMedia)-- More than 200 students received academic awards from Cornell College on April 23.

Rachel Henning of De Witt earned membership in Beta Beta Beta (Biology Honorary Society).

Aubrey Kohl of Bettendorf earned the Alice Gehant Absher Award, membership in Phi Alpha Delta (Pre-law Honrary Society).

Kaylin Voss of Davenport earned the John Branner Shackford Shakespeare Prize.

Each year Cornell College honors outstanding academic achievement with a variety of collegewide, interdepartmental, and departmental awards.

One of the 40 "Colleges That Change Lives," Cornell College in Mount Vernon, Iowa, is a national liberal arts college with a distinctive One Course At A Time curriculum. The One Course schedule provides students the chance to dive into their studies, focus more intensely on the disciplines of their choice, and learn authentically with the unique freedom to shed the confines of the traditional classroom to study off-campus, pursue research, or accept an internship -- all without missing out on other classes.

Cornell has been recognized by numerous publications for the value its education offers and for academic excellence. This year it was named of the 100 best values in liberal arts education by Kiplinger's, one of the "Best Value Schools" among national liberal arts colleges by U.S. News and World Report, and one of the 100 Affordable Elite Colleges by Washington Monthly. Ninety-three percent of Cornell graduates earn their degrees in four years. In 2013 Cornell was named one of the 25 colleges with the best professors by the Center for College Affordability and Productivity.

For more information, visit www.cornellcollege.edu.

Emmalynn Tully of Bettendorf performed in voice seminar at Augustana College

ROCK ISLAND, IL (04/29/2015)(readMedia)-- Sixteen Augustana students, including Emmalynn Tully, performed in a voice seminar on Tuesday, April 28 in Wallenberg Hall. Selections included "The Sky Above the Roof" by Ralph Vaughan Williams, sung by mezzo soprano Sara Naftzger, and Stephen Sondheim's "Green Finch and Linnet Bird" from Sweeney Todd, sung by soprano Victoria Beale. Students were accompanied by Michelle Crouch, Sheila Doak, Howard Eckdahl and Justin Lebo on piano.

Elizabeth DeMay of Geneseo exhibits art at Augustana Teaching Museum of Art

Every year graduating studio art students create and display a collection of original art. This year twenty students, including Elizabeth DeMay, created unique collections that were displayed in the Augustana Teaching Museum of art from April 24 to May 24.

The annual spring exhibition of senior student work is part of their Senior Inquiry capstone project. Every art and graphic design major creates a coherent body of original art work for the senior exhibition, concentrating in one medium or related media. Weekly working sessions and periodic group critiques with faculty in relevant media inform their work.

The finished project is a representative, high-quality collection for their portfolios. In combination with the public presentation component, the Senior Inquiry project gives art and graphic design students an edge for graduate school or the professional art world.

Christine Harb receives Eddie Mabry Diversity Award from Augustana College

Augustana College awarded six students the 2015 Eddie Mabry Diversity Award. Among the winners was senior, Christine Harb of Davenport majoring in Biology and Pre-Medicine. Harb was recognized for the research project: The Seperation Wall.

This award recognizes academic work by dedicated students who have demonstrated a significant commitment to enhancing multicultural awareness at Augustana. Submissions included works that explore issues related to diversity and multiculturalism such as social class, culture, race/ethnicity, sex/gender, sexuality, disability, and religion.

Philip Tunnicliff was elected to Augustana College's Student Government Association

Twenty-one Augustana College students were elected to the college's Student Government Association (SGA) for the 2015-2016 academic year.  Philip Tunnicliff of Bettendorf, majoring in Geology has been elected as senator for the junior class.

Students elected to Augustana's Phi Beta Kappa

Forty-eight students at Augustana College, in Rock Island, Ill., recently were elected into the college's Phi Beta Kappa chapter. This national academic honor society recognizes scholarly achievement, character, integrity, and independence of mind. Members are elected by faculty. Election is less a reward for past success than a recognition of exceptional promise for future growth and achievement.

Among the elected students are:

Hassan Baig of Moline majoring in Religion.

Adam Bengfort of Davenport majoring in Engineering Physics and Applied Mathematics.

Benjamin Knapper of Davenport majoring in Applied Mathematics and Computer Science.

Samantha McGreer of Illinois City majoring in Pre-Medicine and Biochemistry.

Andrew Shearouse of Coal Valley majoring in Business Administration-Management Information Systems and Computer Science.

Rosalie Starenko of Rock Island majoring in Geography and Spanish.

Anthony TouVelle of Bettendorf majoring in German Studies and International Business.

The new Phi Beta Kappa members will be formally honored on campus and introduced at the Senior Honors Convocation on Saturday, May 23, at noon, in Centennial Hall (3703 7th Ave., Rock Island).

Phi Beta Kappa was founded in 1776 and celebrates and advocates excellence in the liberal arts and sciences. It has more than half a million members and chapters at 283 American colleges and universities. Invitation to membership is a reflection of outstanding achievement. Only about 10 percent of the nation's institutions of higher learning have Phi Beta Kappa chapters, and only about 10 percent of the arts and sciences graduates of these institutions are selected for Phi Beta Kappa membership.

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.