MOUNT VERNON, IA (02/10/2015)(readMedia)-- Cornell College named 215 students, or approximately 20 percent of its student body. to the Dean's List for the Fall 2014 semester.

Stephanie Campbell of Bettendorf (52722) earned High Honors.

Aubrey Kohl of Bettendorf (52722) earned Honors.

Rachel Henning of De Witt (52742) earned High Honors.

Kaylin Voss of Davenport (52804) earned Highest Honors.

Andrew Klocke of Coal Valley (61240) earned High Honors.

Honors signifies a semester grade point average of 3.6 to 3.79; High Honors signifies an average of 3.8 to 3.99; and Highest Honors signifies a 4.0 grade point average.

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.

$33,000 in Scholarship Money Given at Premier Night at the Iowa Illinois Regional Auto Show.

(Davenport) The Community Foundation of the Great River Bend is pleased to announce the 2015 recipients of the Iowa/Illinois Regional Auto Show.

Alexis Pairrett: Davenport North High School, Recommended by Lujacks Mercedes. Alexis was awarded $2,000
Molly Rogers: United Township High School, Recommended by Zimmerman Honda. Molly was awarded $4,000
Tyler Williams: Geneseo High School, Recommended by Piehl Motors of Geneseo. Tyler was awarded $1,000
Rachel Lindsly: Central Community High School DeWitt, Recommended by D&D Fiat. Rachel was awarded $3,000
Maria Nation: Mercer County High School, Recommended by Ericksen Chevrolet Buick. Maria was awarded $3,000
Dylan Deerberg: North Cedar High School, Recommended by Stueland Auto Center. Dylan was awared $3,000
Kailey Potter: Calamus Wheatland High School, Recommended by Stueland Auto Center. Kailey was awarded $3,000
Brooke Thompson: Moline Senior High School, Recommended by Dahl Ford Davenport Inc. Brooke was awared $3,000
Lucas Thul: Central Community High School - Dewitt, Recommended by Kriegers.
Lucas was awarded $1,000
Abby Fuegen: Easton Valley High School, Recommended by Rotman Motor Company. Abby was awarded $3,000
Brooke Hicks: Wethersfield High School, Recommended by Gustafson Ford. Brooke was awarded $1,000
Blake Roselieb: Annawan High School, Recommended by Piehl Buick GMC Cadillac. Blake was awarded $1,000
Bruce Patrick: Davenport Central High School, Recommended by Green Buick GMC. Bruce was awarded $1,000
Matthew Gray: United Township High School, Matthew was awarded a tech school Scholarship $4,000

The Auto Show has given to date over $313,000 in scholarships to 91 area students. Proceeds from the Auto Show support the Scholarship Fund. A special presentation of $8,000 was made by the Quad City Times to be deposited to the scholarship fund from sales efforts of the Auto Show Special Supplement. Sponsors of the Premier include : ALLY, RILCO Lubricants & Services, CDK Global, IH Mississippi Valley Credit Union, S & S Automotive, The Greater Quad City Auto Auction, State Farm Insurance and

KENOSHA, WI (02/05/2015)(readMedia)-- Erin Holst of Bettendorf, IA participated in a J-Term study tour to Nicaragua with Carthage College.

"Biology and Geography of Nicaragua" focused on how physical geographic factors and human intervention have affected the flora and fauna of the world's largest freshwater tropical island. The tour included a trip to the island of Ometepe in Lake Nicaragua. Students were required to engage in significant research about the varied landscape and history of Nicaragua before leaving the campus.

J-Term is a special month-long period of study in which Carthage students explore subjects outside their majors or minors, discover new interests, and test their creativity through classes held both on campus and around the world. It's a month to experiment, create and dream. Carthage is ranked No. 7 in the nation among baccalaureate institutions for student participation in short-term study abroad.

Carthage College combines an environment of reflection and self-discovery with a culture of high expectation so our students uncover and ignite their true potential. A four-year, private liberal arts college with roots in the Lutheran tradition, the campus has a prime location in Kenosha, Wisconsin. The campus, an 80-acre arboretum on the shore of Lake Michigan, is home to 150 scholars, 2,500 full-time students, and 400 part-time students.

DAVENPORT, Iowa - Feb. 4, 2015 -- Genesis Health System is not only hiring nurses, but also has scholarship opportunities for employed nurses who want to further their educations and for college students who are pursuing BSN educations.

The Genesis Health Services Foundation, DeWitt Community Hospital Foundation and Illini Hospital Foundation jointly will award a total of $120,000 in scholarships. Scholarship programs are available not only for college students in nursing programs, but also for employed Genesis nurses who would like to advance their nursing educations.

Deadlines are approaching for applications. Here is more about the nursing scholarship programs available from Genesis:

BSN NURSING SCHOLARSHIP - This scholarship is for full-time college students only. This unique program provides $10,000 scholarships for students who have been accepted into a baccalaureate program in nursing or are seeking admission. It also provides for repayment to be waived once the recipient has completed a period of employment with Genesis. Application Deadline: March 27, 2015.

NURSING DEGREE COMPLETION SCHOLARSHIP - This scholarship is for Genesis Health System employees only. As much as $10,000 will be awarded to Genesis nurses for BSN completion and up to $2,500 to Genesis nurses for MSN completion. Nurse practitioner programs do not qualify for this scholarship. Application Deadline: March 20, 2015.

VIRGINIA L. PILCHER SCHOLARSHIP -- GMC, Davenport, nurses only

Application Deadline: March 27, 2015.

ASSET SCHOLARSHIPS - Applicants can be a child, grandchild or legal dependent of a qualified Genesis employee. Application Deadline: April 1, 2015.

Go to www.genesishealth.com/scholarships for more information and to review eligibility requirements. If you have questions, please email us at scholarships@genesishealth.com.

 

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