14 Aug 2023

“I Think It's Kind of Unusual”: Monmouth College Staffer Dana Poole Has Presented His Daughters' Diplomas Eleven Times

By Duane Bonifer

For the eleventh time, Dana Poole presented a diploma to one of his daughters when he was on the stage for Melissa's graduation in May

MONMOUTH, ILLINOIS (August 14, 2023) — On May 15, Monmouth College painter Dana Poole started his annual summer regimen of repairing and touching up more than a dozen student residences, as well as other campus facilities.

14 Aug 2023

Bisignano Art Gallery Opens the 2023-2024 Season with Student-Focused Exhibit

By Stacey Ortman

DUBUQUE, IOWA (August 14, 2023) — The University of Dubuque’s Bisignano Art Gallery opened the 2023-24 season with a student exhibit aimed at fostering dialogue about how UD students practice and promote inclusion, intentionality, equity, and diversity.

10 Aug 2023

At National Meeting, Monmouth College Alumnus Brad Nahrstadt Named Grand President of Sigma Phi Epsilon Fraternity

By Duane Bonifer

MONMOUTH, ILLINOIS (August 10, 2023) — When he was interviewed prior to his alma mater's May 26-28 celebration of the 75th anniversary of Sigma Phi Epsilon on campus, Brad Nahrstadt ('89) of Northbrook, Illinois, spoke very highly of his fraternity experience at Monmouth College.

"It really fundamentally changed who I am as a person," said Nahrstadt, a member of the Monmouth College Board of Trustees for more than twenty years. "It's a debt I'll never be able to repay. I'm blessed."

10 Aug 2023

Local University of Maryland Global Campus Students Named to Dean's List

By Bob Ludwig

ADELPHI, MARYLAND (August 10, 2023) — More than 10,500 University of Maryland Global Campus (UMGC) students were named to the Dean's List for the spring semester.

09 Aug 2023

Big Brogues to Fill: Aaron Kimzey Begins New Role as Monmouth College Pipe Band Director

By Duane Bonifer

MONMOUTH, ILLINOIS (08/09/2023) — When Aaron Kimzey (’19) made an official visit to Monmouth College in fall 2014, he was a high school musician with zero knowledge about playing the bagpipes.

09 Aug 2023

Enroll Now at Rivermont Collegiate for the 2023-24 School Year: Limited Spots Available

By Jill Weitzel

DAVENPORT, IOWA (August 9, 2023) — With the new academic year swiftly approaching, Rivermont Collegiate is thrilled to extend a warm invitation to prospective students and families to join our community for the 2023-24 school year. As the countdown to the first day of classes begins, we are excited to announce that applications are still being accepted; however, available spaces are rapidly filling up.

04 Aug 2023

Augustana Officials, Students Canvas Neighborhoods for Lead Drinking-Water Pipes Survey

By Nicole Lauer

Augustana students, faculty and staff gathered before a day of canvassing Rock Island neighborhoods for the water service lines project

ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS (August 4, 2023) — Student research assistants were joined by President Andrea Talentino and Dr Dianna Shandy for a morning of knocking on doors in Rock Island to encourage residents to report the material of their water-service lines.

03 Aug 2023

Upper Iowa University (UIU) to Host Meet-and-Greet with Alum and Netflix "Barbecue Showdown" Winner Thyron Mathews

By Lynette Brandt

FAYETTE, IOWA (August 3, 2023) — Upper Iowa University (UIU) is proud to announce that it will be hosting a special meet-and-greet event with Thyron Mathews, the winner of Netflix's season two's Barbecue Showdown. The event offers attendees a unique opportunity to meet and interact with the culinary sensation.

02 Aug 2023

Palmer College of Chiropractic Accepts Students for Enrollment

By Christine Beaudry

DAVENPORT, IOWA (August 2, 2023) — The following students were accepted for the summer 2023 trimester in the Doctor of Chiropractic degree program at Palmer College of Chiropractic's Main Campus in Davenport, Iowa:

Sunyoung Choi of Davenport, IA

Zana Danner of Davenport, IA

Tristan Fell of Davenport, IA

Nathan Holm of Eldridge, IA

Kaitlyn Jackson of Davenport, IA

Hannah Jones of Davenport, IA

William Kelley of Davenport, IA

01 Aug 2023

Upper Iowa University and Gannett/YouDecide Reach Corporate Advantage Partnership (CAP) Agreement

By Lynette Brandt

FAYETTE, IOWA (August 1, 2023) — Upper Iowa University (UIU) is pleased to announce its newest Corporate Advantage Partnership (CAP) with Gannett/YouDecide. Gannett/YouDecide is a Mass Media Holding Company and is the largest US newspaper publisher currently. Gannett/YouDecide employees will soon have the opportunity to reap the benefits of Upper Iowa University's (UIU) Corporate Advantage Partnership (CAP) program.

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