07 Jul 2015

UW-PLATTEVILLE SPRING 2015 DEAN'S LIST

By UW-Platteville University Information and Communications

PLATTEVILLE, Wis. –The University of Wisconsin-Platteville announces its dean's list for the spring 2015 semester.

To earn academic honors, full-time students must obtain at least a 3.75 grade point average in the College of Liberal Arts and Education and the College of Business, Industry, Life Science and Agriculture and at least a 3.5 GPA in the College of Engineering, Mathematics and Science.

Making the list from this area is/are:

Bettendorf, IA

Sarah McCraw, Elementary Education
Robin Murphy, Elementary Education
Tori Wood, General Engineering

Davenport, IA

Ariel Schlue, Biology

Moline, IL

Jacob Dahl, Engineering Physics

Riverdale, IA

Stacy Clark, Elementary Education

Founded in 1866, UW-Platteville is in Southwest Wisconsin, fewer than 30 miles from both the Illinois and Iowa borders. With 8,900 undergraduate and graduate students, UW-Platteville is the fastest-growing comprehensive institution in the UW System. Students may choose from 41 majors, 76 minors and 17 pre-professional programs. The Distance Education program offers two undergraduate and six graduate programs.

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03 Jul 2015

Student named to Augustana College spring term Dean's List

By Sam Schlouch

ROCK ISLAND, IL (07/02/2015)(readMedia)-- Augustana College announced 892 students were named to the Dean's List for the 2015 spring term. Students who have earned this academic honor have maintained a grade-point average of 3.5 or higher on a four-point scale for courses taken during the term.

Travon Aldridge of Rock Island (61201)

April Anderson of Davenport (52807)

Kassandra Anderson of Silvis (61282)

Taylor Anderson of East Moline (61244)

Mourin Azar of Moline (61265)

Jessica Bacon of Rock Island (61201)

Liam Baldwin of Davenport (52807)

Jacob Barr of Moline (61265)

Adam Bengfort of Davenport (52807)

Mariah Benson of Rock Island (61201)

Allison Bjork of Moline (61265)

Emma Bowman of Moline (61265)

Conner Brown of Moline (61265)

Nicholas Clark of Moline (61265)

Brandee Cole of Davenport (52803)

Gabrielle Council of Moline (61265)

Rowan Crow of Coal Valley (61240)

Chelsea Crumbleholme of Moline (61265)

Michael Daniels of Geneseo (61254)

Jennifer Darby of Moline (61265)

Sarah English of Hillsdale (61257)

Mahvish Fatima of Moline (61265)

Omar Garcia-Martinez of Moline (61265)

Brenna German of Bettendorf (52722)

Lizandra Gomez-Ramirez of Rock Island (61201)

Zachary Gray of Moline (61265)

Hannah Griggs of Bettendorf (52722)

Emily Grooms of Coal Valley (61240)

Ryan Gruetzmacher of Coal Valley (61240)

Ryan Gruetzmacher of Coal Valley (61240)

Christine Harb of Davenport (52807)

Michael Hickey of Muscatine (52761)

Carli Hogan of Rock Island (61201)

Andrea Hult of Moline (61265)

Kristina Humphreys of Geneseo (61254)

Jens Hurty of Moline (61265)

Kayla Jackson of Rock Island (61201)

Jillian Jespersen of Rock Island (61201)

Amanda Johnson of Milan (61264)

Emily Johnson of East Moline (61244)

Alissa Jungjohann of Rock Island (61201)

Katherine Karstens of Moline (61265)

Hanan Kayali of Bettendorf (52722)

Alyssa Kendell of Davenport (52806)

Matthew Klyman of East Moline (61244)

Benjamin Knapper of Davenport (52806)

Rebecca Knapper of Davenport (52806)

Reed Kottke of Davenport (52801)

Elizabeth LaBotte of Moline (61265)

Katie Laschanzky of Muscatine (52761)

Jenna Lawrence of Moline (61265)

Ami Leichsenring of Moline (61265)

Makenzie Logan of Moline (61265)

Mariah Logan of Moline (61265)

Alexandra Madison of Milan (61264)

Samantha McGreer of Illinois City (61259)

Benjamin McKay of Rock Island (61201)

Jacob McManus of Reynolds (61279)

Brock McNinch of Moline (61265)

Irene Mekus of East Moline (61244)

Chelsea Mentado of Moline (61265)

Garrett Miner of Moline (61265)

Ryan Mueller of Taylor Ridge (61284)

Gloria Nevarez of Moline (61265)

Nicholas Niles of Rock Island (61201)

Benjamin Payne of Rock Island (61201)

Layne Porembski of Moline (61265)

Elyzia Powers of Silvis (61282)

Anish Reddy of Rock Island (61201)

Gabrielle Riordan of Davenport (52807)

Henry Roderick of Rock Island (61201)

Meagan Rotramel of Moline (61265)

Abigail Ryser of Moline (61265)

Keith Sands of Silvis (61282)

Ingrid Schneider of Davenport (52806)

Austin Schoeck of Rock Island (61201)

Christian Schroeder of Coal Valley (61240)

Quintin Sebben of Rock Island (61201)

Andrew Shearouse of Coal Valley (61240)

Roman Shepard of Rock Island (61201)

Grant Slater of Coal Valley (61240)

Helena Smiley of Rock Island (61201)

Andrew Smith of Rock Island (61201)

David Soliz of Silvis (61282)

Hali Strobel of Port Byron (61275)

Sergio Tekeli of Bettendorf (52722)

Micaela Terronez of East Moline (61244)

Caitlin Thom of Bettendorf (52722)

Sara Tilp of Rock Island (61201)

Anthony TouVelle of Bettendorf (52722)

Emmalynn Tully of Bettendorf (52722)

Samantha Turner of Rock Island (61201)

Matthew Tuttle-Timm of Moline (61265)

Jamie VanWatermeulen of Silvis (61282)

Mercedes Vanopdorp of Silvis (61282)

Taylor Vaughan of Bettendorf (52722)

Michael Warhank of Davenport (52807)

Haley West of Rapids City (61278)

Erik Whitcomb of Rock Island (61201)

Abigail Wieland of Rock Island (61201)

Elizabeth Wieland of Rock Island (61201)

Rong Zheng of Silvis (61282)

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 158 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.

03 Jul 2015

ICC Announces for Academic Achievement

By Valerie Welsh

EAST PEORIA, IL (07/02/2015)(readMedia)-- Illinois Central College presented its spring 2015 Dean's List honors to students who earned a grade point average of 3.5 - 3.99 on a 4.0 scale.

Local students include :

Anthony Rushing of Geneseo, IL

Austin Brimberg of Moline, IL

Located in East Peoria, Ill., Illinois Central College is a two-year community college that provides a high quality, affordable education to prepare students to enter the workforce or to transfer to a four-year college or university. For more information on ICC, visit icc.edu.

Jacqueline Twing Named to President's List at Illinois Central College

EAST PEORIA, IL (07/02/2015)(readMedia)-- Jacqueline Twing, of Rock Island, IL, was named to the President's List at Illinois Central College for earning a 4.0 grade point average (on a 4.0 scale) during the spring 2015 semester.

Located in East Peoria, Ill., Illinois Central College is a two-year community college that provides a high quality, affordable education to prepare students to enter the workforce or to transfer to a four-year college or university. For more information on ICC, visit icc.edu.

02 Jul 2015

Not all kids are off for the summer!

By Mary McNeil
Some Glenview Middle School students have been spending part of their of summer vacation at school.

According to the Lights ON For Learning site coordinator, Teresa Dothard-Campbell, the summer enrichment program has been a huge success!!  Classes ranging from African drumming to sign language to cheerleading ran from June 8 - July 2 from 12:00-2:30 p.m.--with a free lunch everyday-and the students loved it.  "The purpose of the program is two fold. The first objective is to provide students an opportunity to be engaged in enriching experiences that will open their eyes to different cultures, along with providing them a chance to be involved with activities they may not normally have the opportunity to do. Second, by inviting incoming 5th graders, it allows them a chance to meet new friends, some of the staff they will be working with at Glenview and get used to the school before the first day in August."

Students participated in the following this year:

African Drumming and making of Shakarees through Hand and Heart Drumming
Sign Language through the ASL Source
Zula Shields through Art on the Go
Scavenger Hunt through HyVee
Cheerleading and basketball camp
Canvas painting
Field trips every week
Cooked dinner for the East Moline Fire Dept
Made blankets to donate to an area nursing home
02 Jul 2015

Dashawn Banks Named Distinguished Scholar at Rockford University

By Rockford University Communications Office

ROCKFORD, IL (07/01/2015)(readMedia)-- Dashawn Banks, a resident of Rock Island, IL, was announced as a Distinguished Scholar at Rockford University.

Full-time students attending Rockford University were named Distinguished Scholars for the spring 2015 semester who earned at least a 3.75 GPA with no grades below "C" and having completed all requirements for the semester.

Rockford University is a four-year, co-educational institution founded in 1847 offering undergraduate and graduate degrees in traditional liberal arts and professional fields. The University offers approximately 80 majors, minors and concentrations, including the adult accelerated degree completion program for a B.S. in Management Studies. Through its Graduate Studies department, degrees are extended to include the Master of Business Administration (MBA) and Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT). Rockford University is home to one of only 11 Phi Beta Kappa (PBK) chapters in Illinois, the most prestigious honor society in the United States. Named by The Princeton Review as a Best Midwestern College and one of only 81 colleges in the nation as a "College with a Conscience," Rockford University currently serves approximately 1,280 full-and part-time students.

01 Jul 2015

Presidential Scholars Program Expands to Include Career and Technical Education; FFA Members and Advisors Recognized

By Randy Stalsberg

INDIANAPOLIS (Wednesday, July 1, 2015/National FFA Organization) - As part of an executive order by President Barack Obama, career and technical education students will now be able to be designated as U.S. Presidential Scholars.

Established by President Lyndon B. Johnson in 1964, the Presidential Scholars Program has honored almost 7,000 of America's top-performing students. The program was expanded in 1979 by President Jimmy Carter to recognize students who demonstrate exceptional talent in the visual, literary and performing arts. Each year, the program recognizes two high school seniors from each state and 15 scholars at-large on the basis of excellence in scholarship. An additional 20 scholars are selected for exceptional talent in the arts.

The Presidential Scholars program is overseen by the Commission on Presidential Scholars and administered by staff at the U.S. Department of Education. This commission, appointed by President Obama, selects honored scholars annually based on their academic success, artistic excellence, essays, school evaluations and transcripts, as well as evidence of community service, leadership, and demonstrated commitment to high ideals.

"We are extremely honored by this decision," National FFA Advisor Dr. Steve Brown said. "This action elevates the value and importance of career and technical education where agricultural education plays a key role."

Next year, the White House will welcome the inaugural class of 20 CTE Presidential Scholars, who will be selected by the Commission on Presidential Scholars based on outstanding scholarship and demonstrated ability in career and technical education.

On Tuesday, June 30, First Lady Michelle Obama recognized outstanding students, teachers and administrators who have shown exceptional leadership in driving innovation in the field of career and technical education. Representing FFA were CTE Innovators Catherine Cincotta, a former student from North Burlington High School, N.J.; Whitney Bowman, currently a student at Virginia Tech; and FFA advisor and CTE Innovator Tyler Pope of Buckeye Central High School in New Washington, Ohio. In addition, FFA was represented by Tony Rice, former Pennsylvania state FFA officer, and Lauren Fillebrown, former state officer for New Jersey. Nan Hamilton, who is Cincotta's FFA advisor, also participated and provided exhibits for the event.

The National FFA Organization provides leadership, personal growth and career success training through agricultural education to 610,240 student members who belong to one of 7,665 local FFA chapters throughout the U.S., Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands.

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About National FFA Organization
The National FFA Organization is a national youth organization of 610,240 student members as part of 7,665 local FFA chapters in all 50 states, Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands. The FFA mission is to make a positive difference in the lives of students by developing their potential for premier leadership, personal growth and career success through agricultural education. The National FFA Organization operates under a federal charter granted by the 81st United States Congress and it is an integral part of public instruction in agriculture. The U.S. Department of Education provides leadership and helps set direction for FFA as a service to state and local agricultural education programs. For more, visit the National FFA Organization online at FFA.org, on Facebook, Twitter and the official National FFA Organization blog.
About National FFA Foundation
The National FFA Foundation builds partnerships with industry, education, government, other foundations and individuals to secure financial resources that recognize FFA member achievements, develop student leaders and support the future of agricultural education. Governed by a 19-member board of trustees comprised of educators, business leaders, individual donors and FFA alumni, the foundation is a separately-registered nonprofit organization. About 82 percent of every dollar received by the foundation supports FFA members and agricultural education opportunities. For more, visit FFA.org/Give.
01 Jul 2015

Gov. Branstad names Ryan Wise Education Director

By Office of the Governor of the State of Iowa

Wise's appointment is effective July 1 as current director Brad Buck departs to become Cedar Rapids School District Superintendent

 

(DES MOINES) - Iowa Gov. Terry E. Branstad today announced that he has named Iowa Department of Education deputy director Ryan Wise as the new director of the department. Wise, 39, will take the position on July 1, 2015, as current director Brad Buck transitions to a new position as the superintendent of Cedar Rapids schools. A photo of Wise can be found here.

"World-class education begins in the classrooms across Iowa, but having a leader as the state department's director is critically important as we work to again make Iowa the leader in education," said Branstad. "Ryan Wise has displayed exceptional leadership in the implementation of Iowa's innovative, new Teacher Leadership and Compensation System and I am confident that he will continue leading the Iowa Department of Education in the right direction as we work to provide a globally competitive education for every child in Iowa."

Wise has served as deputy director at the Iowa Department of Education since September 2013. He has led the implementation of Iowa's Teacher Leadership and Compensation  system (TLC), including designing and executing the application and selection process, facilitating multiple statewide coordination teams, creating a principal support system and leading Iowa's Commission on Educator Leadership and Compensation. In addition, Wise has served as the liaison between the Department and the Iowa State Board of Education, and has been the representative on the Iowa High School Athletic Association board of control and on the Governor's Council for National Service.  He is also the administrator for the Department's division of policy and communications.

"Though times have changed significantly since the one-room schoolhouses dotted Iowa's landscape, our state's commitment to providing every child a high-quality education has remained constant," said Iowa Lt. Gov. Kim Reynolds. "Dr. Wise understands that modern education means looking at innovative teaching methods and preparing children for the careers of tomorrow. He has shown his commitment to rewarding exceptional Iowa teachers through the Teacher Leadership and Compensation System and will be a great asset as the next director of the Iowa Department of Education."

Wise earned his undergraduate degree from Creighton University. He earned a Master of Public Administration from University Nebraska Omaha in 2008. He earned a doctorate of education leadership from Harvard University in 2013.

"I admire the Governor's and Lieutenant Governor's commitment to providing every child in Iowa with the world-class education they deserve," said Wise. "It has been a privilege to lead the implementation of the Teacher Leadership and Compensation System that rewards great teachers.  I am now eager to accept a new challenge of leading the Iowa Department of Education at this critical juncture when we continue putting in place the transformational education reforms signed by Governor Branstad in 2013."

Wise has made improving education his mission for his entire career. He was managing director for growth strategy and development for Teach for All from 2008-2010. He was the executive director of Teach for America in South Dakota from 2003-2008, where, among other achievements, he worked with both public and Bureau of Indian Affairs grant schools on the Pine Ridge and Rosebud Reservations to improve educational opportunities. He spent the first five years of his career as a history teacher at Omaha Central High School in Omaha, Neb., and Rosa Fort High School in Tunica, Miss.

Ryan and his spouse, Sacha, reside in Des Moines, Iowa. They have two children, Weston and Graham. The appointment is subject to Iowa Senate confirmation.

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01 Jul 2015

MISSOURI S&T SPRING HONORS LIST

By Missouri S&T Marketing
ROLLA, Mo. (June 30, 2015) - Missouri University of Science and Technology announces the names of students who made the honor list for the Spring 2015 semester.

To be included on the honor list, students must have carried a minimum of 12 hours and had grade point averages of 3.2 or above out of a possible 4.0.

Founded in 1870 as the University of Missouri School of Mines and Metallurgy, Missouri S&T is a public research university of 8,600 students and is part of the four-campus University of Missouri System.

For more information, visit www.mst.edu or contact the admissions office at 800-522-0938.

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HOMETOWN; NAME, LEVEL, MAJOR

Bettendorf, Iowa

- Shelby Kathleen Michaelis, senior, architectural engineering

Moline, Illinois

- Mackenzie Flynn Kelly, freshman, engineering
29 Jun 2015

Abby Saladino of Long Grove pursues full-time research at Central College

By J. Hodges

PELLA, IA (06/26/2015)(readMedia)-- Central College student Abby Saladino of Long Grove became a full-time researcher this summer. Saladino, a biology major, is working on two sustainability research projects with professor of biology Russ Benedict: Prairies for Agriculture, which investigates how restoring native prairie species could help Iowa farmers, and bat behavior research, which will help the Iowa Depa

Saladino is one of 23 student researchers on campus this summer. Students are supported by various grants, including support from the Arthur J. Bosch Endowment, Margaret A. Cargill Foundation, David and Linda Wesselink, American Chemical Society, Central College Dean's Office, Moore Family Foundation and Monticello College Foundation.

Founded in 1853, Central College of Pella, Iowa, is a private, residential four-year liberal arts college known for its academic rigor and strength in global experiential learning, STEM (science, technology, engineering and math), sustainability education, athletics success and tradition, and leadership and service. Central continues to value its long-standing relationship with the Reformed Church in America that began in 1916. The college participates in NCAA Division III athletics and is a member of the Iowa Conference. Central is an active part of the Greater Des Moines region and just two minutes from Lake Red Rock, Iowa's largest lake.

26 Jun 2015

Rivermont Collegiate 4th Quarter Honor Roll

By Brittany Marrieta
June 25, 2015 - Congratulations to the following students who have made the Rivermont Collegiate 4th Quarter 2014-15 Honor Roll!

Middle School (Grades 6-8)

High Honors (All grades B+ or higher or B or higher for courses designated as High School level or advanced track math)

Rohan Abernathy-Wee
Asha Alla
Michael Cumberbatch
Elizabeth Decker
Annika Didelot
Sean Dougherty
Jessica Elliott
Jacob Hansen
Jaden Fee
Sofia Hunner Rojas
Angela Jones
Sarah McVey
Jozef Porubcin
Davis Priest
Nandini Reddy
Grace Sampson
Ava Satterfield
Peyton Seberg
Anna Senjem
Genevieve Strasser
Jack Westphal
Alexander Xiao

Honors (All grades B- or higher or C+ or higher for courses designated as High School level or advanced track math)

Harris Ciaccio
Christopher Cumberbatch
Evan Didelot
Sarah Dobbs
Aislinn Geedey
Chirag Gowda Mary
Emad Haque
Allyson Lewis
Aisling McDowell
Dwira Nandini
Lauren Schroeder
Kadin Shaheen
Allison Swiger
Claire Westphal

Upper School (Grades 9-12)

Headmaster's List (GPA 3.85 - 4.00)

Adam Dada
Clayton Douglas
Faith Douglas
Anastasia Eganova
Maram El-Geneidy
Hayley Moran
Benjamin Nordick
Manasa Pagadala
Emilia Porubcin
Michal Porubcin
Suhas Seshadri
Alexander Skillin
Loring Telleen

Distinction (GPA 3.5 - 3.84)

Spencer Brown
Hema Chimpidi
Christian Elliott
Shivani Ganesh
Aditya Gohain
Carly Gott
Ryan Howell
Tejasvi Kotte
Molly Lewis
Nathan McVey

Merit (GPA 3.00 - 3.49)

Jacob Engelke
Kenton Fee
Jesus Fuentes
Andrew Laufenberg
Brittany McDonald
Bhavana Purighalla
Thomas Rodgers
Lauren Sears
Gwyneth Vollman
Nikhil Wagher
Pavel Yashurkin

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