AURORA, IL (06/12/2015)(readMedia)-- Hayden King of Milan, IL earned high honors on the Aurora University Dean's List during the spring 2015 semester.

King joins more than 900 other AU students who were honored for their academic success. The Dean's List recognizes students who have earned a 3.6 GPA or higher. Students recognized with high honors have earned a perfect 4.0.

Aurora University is an inclusive community dedicated to the transformative power of learning, annually educating approximately 5,000 degree-seeking students at the bachelor's, master's and doctoral levels. The university has a long tradition of preparing students for lives of service and leadership, and using its resources and expertise to meet the needs of the community. In addition to its main campus and the Orchard Center in Aurora, Illinois, AU offers programs online, at its George Williams College campus in Williams Bay, Wisconsin, and at the Woodstock Center in downtown Woodstock, Illinois. Learn more at aurora.edu.

FAYETTE, IA (06/11/2015)(readMedia)-- Upper Iowa University has released its 2014-15 Dean's List. To be honored, the undergraduate must have earned a minimum 3.50 GPA for the semester and be enrolled as a full-time student.

This updated release includes students from each of the UIU centers located across Iowa and the United States.

Chelsea Reuter of Davenport, IA

Shaneika Allbritton of Davenport, IA

Sarah Brennan of Davenport, IA

Stephanie Carmichael of Moline, IL

Julian Conner of Bettendorf, IA

Shawn Cotton of LeClaire, IA

April Davis of Bettendorf, IA

Faris Denger of Davenport, IA

Elizabeth Guy of Le Claire, IA

Monte Harrington of Davenport, IA

Andrew Jensen of Le Claire, IA

Lauren Lewis of Bettendorf, IA

XaVeria Mayes of Davenport, IA

Jennifer McKinley of Rock Island, IL

Nicholas Myers of Bettendorf, IA

Amy O'Neal of Rock Island, IL

Bobbi Shannon of Geneseo, IL

Annulka Shipp of Bettendorf, IA

Rick Tague of McCausland, IA

Brittney Williams of Rock Island, IL

Jamie Williams of Bettendorf, IA

Haylie Franklin of Muscatine, IA

About Upper Iowa University Founded in 1857, Upper Iowa University is a private, not-for-profit university providing undergraduate and graduate degree programs to more than 5,800 students--nationally and internationally--at its Fayette campus, 25 U.S. education centers, as well as centers in Malaysia and Hong Kong. Upper Iowa University is a recognized innovator in offering accredited, quality programs through flexible, multiple delivery systems, including online and self-paced degree programs. With a focus on developing leaders and lifelong learners, UIU provides dual enrollment programs for high school students as well as continuing education and professional development opportunities for learners of any age. For more information, visit www.uiu.edu.

ROMEOVILLE, IL (06/10/2015)(readMedia)-- Camille Kelso of Rock Island (61201), IL, graduated from Lewis University with a master's degree in graduate organizational leader.

Lewis University is a Catholic university in the Lasallian tradition offering distinctive undergraduate and graduate programs to more than 6,700 traditional and adult students. Lewis offers multiple campus locations, online degree programs, and a variety of formats that provide accessibility and convenience to a growing student population. Sponsored by the De La Salle Christian Brothers, Lewis prepares intellectually engaged, ethically grounded, globally connected, and socially responsible graduates. The seventh largest private not-for-profit university in Illinois, Lewis has been nationally recognized by The Princeton Review and U.S. News & World Report. Visit www.lewisu.edu for further information.

DEKALB, IL (06/09/2015)(readMedia)-- Northern Illinois University announces the awarding of graduate and undergraduate degrees at the conclusion of the spring 2015 session. The following local students are recent graduates of Northern Illinois University (NIU), joining 227,000 alumni who are putting the university's promise of student career success into action:

Tyler Scannell of Silvis, IL. Scannell graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree.

Lindsey Williams of Geneseo, IL. Williams graduated with a Master of Science in Education degree.

Kiran Surapaneni of Davenport, IA. Surapaneni graduated with a Master of Science degree.

Andrew Palm of Rock Island, IL. Palm graduated with a Master of Science degree.

Clifford Hight of Geneseo, IL. Hight graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree.

Alysha Rogers of Moline, IL. Rogers graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree.

Angela Versluis of Silvis, IL. Versluis graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree.

Jacob Blair of Silvis, IL. Blair graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree.

Courtney Eacker of Rock Island, IL. Eacker graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree.

Nicholas Jansen of East Moline, IL. Jansen graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree.

Jennifer Paxton of Port Byron, IL. Paxton graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree.

Sarah Pearce of Silvis, IL. Pearce graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree.

Kayleigh Sanchez of East moline, IL. Sanchez graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree.

Alexander Buzzell of Bettendorf, IA. Buzzell graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree.

Terrance Gray of East Moline, IL. Gray graduated with a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree.

Chelsea Ortiz of Port Byron, IL. Ortiz graduated with a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree.

James Wynes of Port Byron, IL. Wynes graduated with a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree.

Chartered in 1895, NIU first opened its doors as the Northern Illinois State Normal School in 1899 as a teachers college. The university has grown since into a world-class, research-focused public institution that attracts students from across Illinois, the country and the world.