22 May 2015

Scholarships Awarded at Iowa State University

By Carole Custer

College of Human Sciences scholarship recipents announced

AMES, IA (05/21/2015)(readMedia)-- Iowa State University announced the continuing students who will receive scholarships from the College of Human Sciences for the 2015-16 academic year.

Taylor Borde, from Muscatine, Iowa, will receive the Helen Foster Scholarship. Borde is a junior studying Apparel, Merchandising, and Design.

Kaitlin Clevenger, from Davenport, Iowa, will receive the Betty Kirkbride-Keller Scholarship. Clevenger is a senior studying Event Management.

Raegan Czupka, from Eldridge, Iowa, will receive the Betty Kirkbride-Keller Scholarship. Czupka is a senior studying Event Management.

Samantha Zust, from Bettendorf, Iowa, will receive the Ruth & Vicent Mahoney Scholarship. Zust is a senior studying Kinesiology and Health.

College of Human Sciences transfer student scholarship recipients announced

AMES, IA (05/20/2015)(readMedia)-- The Iowa State University College of Human Sciences announced the transfer students scholarship recipients for the 2015-16 academic year. Recipients include :

Gretchen Henningsen of DeWitt, Iowa will receive the Clark Family Scholarship. Henningsen is transferring to Iowa State as a sophomore with plans to study Nutritional Science.

Jael Kulp of LeClaire, Iowa will receive the Charlotte Gustafson Akins Scholarship. Kulp is transferring to Iowa State as a junior with plans to study Event Management.

The Iowa State University College of Human Sciences and its academic departments awarded more than $1 million in student scholarships and awards for the upcoming academic year.

Maria DeMarr receives scholarship from College of Human Sciences department of Human Development and Family Studies

AMES, IA (05/21/2015)(readMedia)-- Maria DeMarr of Davenport, Iowa, will receive the Lualis Uthoff Dumenil Scholarship from the Department of Human Development and Family Studies in the Iowa State University College of Human Sciences. DeMarr will be a freshman this fall studying family and consumer sciences education and studies.

The Iowa State University College of Human Sciences and its academic departments awarded more than $1 million in student scholarships and awards for the 2015-16 year.

21 May 2015

College of Human Sciences students recognized at ISU Multicultural Student Affairs Graduation

By Carole Custer

AMES, IA (05/20/2015)(readMedia)-- Three Iowa State University College of Human Sciences students were honored at the Multicultural Student Affairs Graduation and Recognition Ceremony. Among those honored were:

Vanessa McNeal of Davenport, Iowa (52803), graduated with a degree in child, adult, and family services. McNeal spoke at the Multicultural Student Affairs graduation and recognition celebration on Sunday, May 3.

Dominique Williams of Davenport, Iowa (52804), graduated with a degree in hospitality management. Williams spoke at the Multicultural Student Affairs graduation and recognition celebration on Sunday, May 3.

21 May 2015

Bettendorf's Courtney Wachal Graduates from University of Mount Union

By Joni Poorbaugh
ALLIANCE, OH (05/20/2015)(readMedia)-- Courtney Wachal of Bettendorf, Iowa, graduated Cum Laude with University Honors, Honors in French and Honors in International Studies with a bachelor of arts in French and international studies from the University of Mount Union in May.

More than 480 graduate and undergraduate students participated in the ceremony held Saturday, May 9 in the Peterson Field House of the McPherson Academic and Athletic Complex.

International students and faculty from Bolivia, China, France, Germany, Japan, Morocco, Saudi Arabia, Spain and Vietnam were among those participating in the ceremony, with flags of those nations displayed as part of the graduation regalia.

This year's Commencement speaker was renowned tenor Eduardo Valdes '83, principal artist at the Metropolitan Opera Center in New York City.

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.

20 May 2015

Treasurer Fitzgerald Reminds Iowans it is Their Last Chance to Register for Giveaway

By Karen Austin

Celebrate 529 Day by registering for a chance to win a $5,290 College Savings Iowa Account

DES MOINES, IA (05/19/2015)(readMedia)-- State Treasurer Michael Fitzgerald wants to remind Iowans it is their last chance to celebrate 529 College Savings Day by registering to win a $5,290 College Savings Iowa account for a child in their life. "I encourage everyone to register for the giveaway and explore the benefits of using College Savings Iowa to save for their loved ones' future higher education expenses," Fitzgerald said. "By starting early, saving a little at a time and making smart investment choices, families can make their savings work for them." For more information about the program and to register for the giveaway, please visit CollegeSavingsIowa.com before May 31.

Iowa families are encouraged to open a College Savings Iowa account for a special child in their lives. May 29, 529 College Savings Day, helps bring attention to the fact that saving for college is one of the most significant things families can do for the children in their lives. Over time, those who begin putting away money early can make their college savings add up to a significant amount.

College Savings Iowa offers families a tax-advantaged way to save money for their children's higher education. It only takes $25 to open an account, and anyone - parents, grandparents, friends and relatives - can invest in College Savings Iowa on behalf of a child. Iowa taxpayers have the additional benefit of being able to deduct contributions up to $3,163 per beneficiary account from their 2015 Iowa adjusted gross income.* Investors can withdraw their investment federally tax-free to pay for qualified higher education expenses including tuition, books, supplies and certain room and board costs at any eligible college, university, community college or accredited technical training school in the United States or abroad.

. For more information about future giveaways and events find College Savings Iowa on Facebook and Twitter (@Iowa529Plan).

*Adjusted annually for inflation. If withdrawals are not qualified, the deductions must be added back to Iowa taxable income. The earnings portion of non-qualified withdrawals may be subject to federal income tax and a 10% federal penalty tax, as well as state income taxes. The availability of tax or other benefits may be contingent on meeting other requirements.

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Investment returns are not guaranteed and you could lose money by investing in the plan. Participants assume all investment risks as well as responsibility for any federal and state tax consequences. If you are not an Iowa taxpayer, consider before investing whether your or the designated beneficiary's home state offers any state tax or other benefits that are only available for investments in such state's qualified tuition program.

For more information about the College Savings Iowa 529 Plan, call 888-672-9116 or visit www.collegesavingsiowa.com to obtain a Program Description. Investment objectives, risks, charges, expenses, and other important information are included in the Program Description; read and consider it carefully before investing.

19 May 2015

Melissa Herrera-Ortiz receives degree from Heidelberg University

By Angie Giles

TIFFIN, OH (05/18/2015)(readMedia)-- Melissa Herrera-Ortiz of Moline, Ill., graduated May 10 from Heidelberg University with a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry.

President Robert H. Huntington presented diplomas to 188 seniors and an additional 62 graduate students, who received master's degrees in counseling, education, business administration and music education on May 10.

Dr. Kent John Chabotar, president emeritus and professor of political science at Guilford University and a pre-eminent scholar on higher education leadership and finances, delivered the commencement address. Heidelberg presented Chabotar with an honorary Doctor of Humane Letters Degree. Graduating senior Alex Wilhelm was selected to represent the Class of 2015 as its speaker.

For the first time in 60 years, Heidelberg's commencement was held outdoors in the university's new Hoernemann Stadium.

Founded in 1850, Heidelberg offers 30 majors, 29 minors and 10 pre-professional programs, awarding the bachelor of arts, bachelor of science, bachelor of music degrees, as well as master's degrees in education, counseling, business administration and music. Affiliated with the United Church of Christ, Heidelberg has been ranked for 26 consecutive years as one of the top colleges in the Midwest by U.S. News and World Report. For more information visit the web site at www.heidelberg.edu.

19 May 2015

Kyrstin Plohr Named to the Deans' List at Maryville University

By Janet Edwards

ST. LOUIS, MO (05/18/2015)(readMedia)-- Kyrstin Plohr of Rock Island, Ill. was named to the Deans' List for the Spring 2015 semester at Maryville University in St. Louis. Plohr is currently working toward a Bachelor of Science in Accounting.

Maryville undergraduate students are eligible for the Deans' List when they complete at least 12 Maryville University credit hours in a semester with a minimum of a 3.5 grade-point average on a 4.0 (perfect) scale.

About Maryville University:

Founded in 1872, Maryville University is a selective, comprehensive, and nationally ranked private institution with an enrollment of nearly 6,000 students. Maryville offers more than 75 degrees at the undergraduate, masters and doctoral levels to students from 50 states and 32 countries. Maryville is consistently ranked as a top private school by Forbes and Kiplinger's magazines. Maryville's athletics teams compete in NCAA Division II as part of the Great Lakes Valley Conference.

19 May 2015

Naomi Iltis named as May 2015 distinguished graduate

By Jen Suggitt

SEWARD, NE (05/18/2015)(readMedia)-- Concordia University, Nebraska announced its May 2015 graduates who graduated with distinction or high distinction honors based on their academic achievements at Concordia Nebraska.

The list of students includes:

Naomi Iltis, LeClaire, Iowa, with high distinction

Up to 10 percent of the undergraduate class are graduated with high distinction, and an additional 15 percent of the class are graduated with distinction. A student must also have completed at least 64 credit hours at Concordia Nebraska to be eligible for graduation honors.

About Concordia University, Nebraska

Concordia University, Nebraska, founded in 1894, is a fully accredited, coeducational university located in Seward, Nebraska, that currently serves more than 2,300 students. Concordia offers more than 70 undergraduate, graduate and professional programs in an excellent academic and Christ-centered community that equips men and women for lives of learning, service and leadership in the church and world. For more information, visit cune.edu.

19 May 2015

Local Student Myrissa Liedtke Has Been Elected to Graceland University 2015-16 House Council

By Brooke Sutherland

LAMONI, IA (05/18/2015)(readMedia)-- Myrissa Liedtke of Coal Valley, IL, has been elected to the 2015-16 Graceland University House Council as Senator for Paloma House.

Graceland offers a unique system that merges student government and the housing system. Each floor of the residence halls is designated as a "house" with its own name, symbol and colors. The integration of student government and the houses allows student leaders to impact the entire campus community and to plan and run programs for the house. This is accomplished by house council leaders becoming the members and decision makers in the student government organizations.

Myrissa and other students participating in leadership and service programs at Graceland University engage in a journey toward personal growth, social responsibility and building community by recognizing leadership potential and clarifying personal, academic and professional goals. Learn more about the "House" system and other leadership opportunities at Graceland HERE.

Graceland University is a liberal arts university located in Lamoni, IA, and is sponsored by Community of Christ. It has been recognized by the Princeton Review as a top school in the Midwest and fosters academic excellence in a caring community with over 50 academic programs and a 15:1 student to faculty ratio. The warm community of inspired faculty, caring staff and remarkable people believes in educating the whole student. For more information visit www.graceland.edu and find Graceland University on Facebook and Twitter to follow additional student achievements.

18 May 2015

Augustana College partners with Jordan Catholic School

By Janine Parr
Tyler Padera of Augustana College teaches a math lesson to 7th graders from Jordan Catholic School.  The mathematics teacher education program partners with Jordan every spring, providing the future teachers an opportunity to hone their skills while Jordan students gain more individualized attention with their math work.
18 May 2015

Loebsack Introduces Legislation to Support Student Success

By Joe Hand

Washington, D.C. - Congressman Dave Loebsack recently introduced legislation to address the importance of increasing access to critical services in schools to address the non-academic factors that affect students' ability to learn. His legislation, the Reducing Barriers to Learning Act, would increase student access to school counselors, nurses, psychologists, social workers, specialized teachers, and community partners such as mental and physical health providers.

"As someone who grew up in poverty, I know firsthand how important outside factors can contribute to the success of the student in the classroom. We have to promote learning in safe and supportive school environments. Knowing who is available to help struggling students and those in need of more specialized supports is critical," said Loebsack.  "The Reducing Barriers to Learning Act will increase student access to services to better address the non-academic needs of students and help them learn in the classroom by addressing issues such as depression, low-self esteem, and speech and language disorders. This will not only set our children up for success both in school and in their future college and career pursuits, but will also support our teachers' efforts in the classroom."

Loebsack's bill would improve specialized instructional support services in schools and clarify the roles of specialized personnel to ensure they are able to best serve students' needs. It would also create a grant program to develop programs and train personnel dedicated to removing barriers to learning.

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