09 Jul 2013

Christina Nordick earns Doctoral Degree from USF

By Nancy Pohlman

JOLIET, IL (07/02/2013)(readMedia)-- The University of St. Francis conferred a doctoral degree on Christina Nordick of Milan, Ill. at the commencement ceremony on May 4. USF launched its first doctoral program--Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)--in fall 2009 in order to prepare nurses to provide the most advanced level of nursing care. The DNP was a natural outgrowth of USF's highly acclaimed nursing program and was the fourth such program in Illinois.

The University of St. Francis in Joliet serves 3,400 students nationwide, offering undergraduate, graduate and doctoral programs in arts and science, business, education, nursing, health care and social work. For information, call (800) 735-7500 or visit www.stfrancis.edu.

09 Jul 2013

Richard Morthland Graduates from Spring Arbor University

By Julie Tison
??SPRING ARBOR, MI (07/01/2013)(readMedia)-- Spring Arbor University is pleased to announce that Richard Morthland from Cordova was granted a degree during commencement exercises on Saturday, May 11.

Morthland received a Master of Arts in Communication.

Spring Arbor University is a private, four-year, Christian liberal arts university located eight miles west of Jackson, Mich. With a total enrollment around 4,200, the University is affiliated with the Free Methodist Church of North America and is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.

09 Jul 2013

Bustos puts politics first

By Katie Prill

July 1st passed and thanks to Cheri Bustos and her Washington Democrat friends, student loan rates have now doubled.

That's right, Cheri Bustos voted against a common-sense proposal?similar to President Obama's own plan?that would have kept rates from doubling.

Illinois families wanted a solution on student loan rates but Bustos voted against a common-sense proposal and then let the deadline pass without action.

NRCC Statement: "Congresswoman Cheri Bustos' disingenuous politicization of the student loan debate is very troubling. Bustos needs to throw the Nancy Pelosi talking points in the garbage can and start working across the aisle to find a long term solution for college students." - NRCC Spokeswoman Katie Prill

Background:


Last Month, Bustos Voted Against A Bill That Would Have Prevented Student Loan Rates From Doubling. (H.R. 1911, Vote #183, 221-198, 5/23/13)

 

The House Bill "Echoes A Plan Obama Offered In April." "[T]he Republican bill echoes a plan Obama offered in April to tie interest rates to the yield on the 10-year Treasury bill, rather than setting them via an act of Congress. (Nick Anderson, "House Approves Republican Student Loan Bill," The Washington Post, 5/23/13)

Student Loan Rates Doubled On July 1st. " The legislation responds to a looming deadline: On July 1, unless the law is changed, rates for a certain type of new loan for undergraduate students in financial need will double to 6.8 percent, from 3.4 percent." (Nick Anderson, "House Approves Republican Student Loan Bill," The Washington Post, 5/23/13)
05 Jul 2013

Community Foundations awards $284,000 in scholarships to QC students

By Natalie Anderson

BETTENDORF, Iowa - A total of 54 Quad City Area high school students received $284,000 in scholarship aid. The scholarship awards were presented during the Community Foundation of the Great River Bend's annual scholarship reception. This reception provides an opportunity for scholarship fund holders to converse with their student recipient and learn more about that student's educational goals and aspirations.
The 2013 recipients are listed below:

Diana (Diane) De Pover-Nesseler Memorial Scholarship Vanessa Cannon, Clinton High School

Bill & Hilda Macomber & the Alta Kahl Scholarship
Eli Shellabarger, Davenport West High School

Helen Maurer Simmons Scholarship
Nickolas Beohme, West Liberty High School

James D. Morrison Scholarship
Ananya Pillutla, Pleasant Valley High School

Edwin R. Adland & Ruth H. Adland Scholarship
Jade Coulter, Mediapolis High School

Don E. & Charlotte Williams Scholarship
Jacklynn Ripperton, Davenport North High School
Paige Whitney, Prince of Peace Catholic School
Zachary Inskeep Prophetstown High School
Keaton Mohr, Tipton Community High School
Demond Thompson, United Township High School
Anna Yackshaw, Prince of Peace Catholic School
Summer Cook, Rock Island High School

Central High School Scholarship for Teacher Education Scholarship
Margaret Van Camp, Davenport Central High School

Clifford and Louise King Scholarship
Kaylie Morrison, Sherrard Jr/Sr High School

Corky Kress Golf Scholarship
Chelsea Roehm, Davenport North High School

Gene S. Duke Scholarship
Jessi Tapia, United Township High School

Great River Bend Cyclone Scholarship
Mackenzie Garlock, Davenport North High School

Herman & Sarah Segal Scholarship by the Stroud/Segal Families
Tyshianna Bankhead, Rock Island High School

P.E.O Chapter BL - Blanche Wood Music Award
Amanda Dang, Moline High School

Mr. and Mrs. Yang Ho Rhee Scholarship
Karl Lehman Weaver, Pleasant Valley High School

Jane and Clem Werner Scholarship
Margaret Martens, Rivermont Collegiate
Maya Murcia, Davenport Central High School
Chelsea Roehm, Davenport North High School
Alexis Greiser, Davenport West High School

Carl & Ethel Schacht Scholarship
Logan Lafrenz, Durant High School

Mariah Becker Memorial Scholarship
Jessica Weiser, Davenport Central High School

Morency Family Scholarship
Kristin Ketelaar, Assumption High School
Hunter Ilg, Central Community High School

Richard J. Collins Scholarship
James McNeil, Moline High School

August & Edna Zahatko Scholarship
Summer Cook, Rock Island High School

Ligino Family Scholarship
Demond Thompson, United Township High School

Sophia N. Hapke Scholarship Fund Maya Murcia, Davenport Central High School
Adam Petersen, Davenport West High School

Dr. Thomas Anthony Dooley Memorial Scholarship
Daphne Cornish, Davenport Central High School

Louis F. Bulechek Memorial Scholarship
Sarah Kinrade, Maquoketa High School

Verna Kaucher Scholarship
Dylan Beyhl, Davenport North High School
Kristopher Burney, Davenport West High School

Rotary Club of Davenport Scholarship
Daphne Cornish, Central Community High School
Claire Rayburn, Central Community High School
Danielle Moore, Assumption High School
Kristopher Burney, Davenport West High School
Dylan Beyhl, Davenport North High School

Brand Boeshaar Scholarship
Joshua Byrne, Davenport Central High School
Marina Kruger, Moline High School
Emily Grooms, Moline High School
Grant Chaddick, Riverdale Senior High School

Kelly Marie McQuate Memorial Scholarship Paige Whitney, Prince of Peace Catholic School

Ted & Eloise Pfeiff Scholarship Emily Doxsie, Davenport North High School

Iowa-Illinois Regional Auto Show Scholarship
Alexandra Gustafson, Galva High School
Katherine Hopkins, Davenport Central High School
Jonelle Humphrey, Galva High School

Madison Ruge, Bettendorf High School
Alex Timmerman, Marquette Catholic High School
Jacob Arnold, Annawan High School

Cordova Scholarship
37 scholarships were awarded to current and past 3M employees and family members

02 Jul 2013

BOWLING GREEN STATE UNIV DEANS LIST

By Colleen Yarger

BOWLING GREEN, O. -- Bowling Green State University has announced the undergraduate students who have been named to the spring semester Dean's List for achieving grade point averages of 3.5 or better on a 4.0 scale.

To be chosen for the Dean's List, undergraduate students must carry no fewer than 12 letter-graded credit hours per semester.

Alyssa Thornburg of Bettendorf, majoring in Health and Human Services, was among those who made the Dean's List.

02 Jul 2013

BOWLING GREEN STATE UNIV GRADS LIST

By Colleen Yarger

Bowling Green, O. - Bowling Green State University celebrated its 276th graduation in three ceremonies in the Stroh Center on Friday, May 3, and Saturday, May 4. The total number of diplomas being awarded was 2,092, including 380 degrees granted through the Graduate College.

Alexa Harris of Moline was among those receiving their Bachelor of Science in Education degrees.

02 Jul 2013

CLARKE UNIV. SPRING GRADS LIST

By Ken Brown

Dubuque, Iowa - Clarke University in Dubuque, Iowa, awarded degrees and honors at its 170th Commencement Ceremony on May 11, 2013.

The following area students were honored at the ceremony: Melinda Lyn Duncan Foreman of Bettendorf, Toni L Gau of Bettendorf, Richelle M. Roethler of Bettendorf, Jennifer A. Seibert of Davenport, Jacklyn M. Shovlain of Davenport, and Kaitlyn L. Tipsword of Moline.  All of these graduates received degrees in Nursing.

Clarke University is a Catholic, liberal arts and sciences university dedicated to preparing students to make an impact. Known for superb teaching and academics, Clarke offers more than 40 undergraduate liberal arts and pre-professional programs and five graduate degree programs. Founded in 1843 by the Sisters of Charity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Clarke is located near the Mississippi River in Dubuque, Iowa. Clarke's 55-acre campus is a blend of historic buildings and new, state-of-the-art facilities.

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02 Jul 2013

CLARKE UNIVERSITY ANNOUNCES DEAN'S LIST

By Ken Brown

Dubuque, Iowa - Katelyn M. Shima of Davenport and Megan R. Bailey of Moline were named to the Dean's List at Clarke University for the spring 2013 semester. The list recognizes full-time Clarke students who have earned a 3.65 grade-point average or above, on a 4.0 scale, with a minimum of 12 graded hours.

Clarke University is a Catholic, liberal arts and sciences university dedicated to preparing students to make an impact. Known for superb teaching and academics, Clarke offers more than 40 undergraduate liberal arts and pre-professional programs and six graduate degree programs. Founded in 1843 by the Sisters of Charity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Clarke is located near the Mississippi River in Dubuque, Iowa. Clarke's 55-acre campus is a blend of historic buildings and new, state-of-the-art facilities.

02 Jul 2013

Chancellor's List announced for the University of Wisconsin-Platteville

By UW Platteville Public Relations

PLATTEVILLE, WI (06/28/2013)(readMedia)-- University of Wisconsin-Platteville announced its 2013 spring semester Chancellor's List. Students receive this academic status by earning a 4.0 grade point average during the semester. Attainment of the Chancellor's List represents the high academic achievement at UW-Platteville.

Among those who made the Chancellor's List were,

Mary DePauw, a Elementary Education major from Port Byron, IL

Joseph Fisher, a Social Science BA major from Port Byron, IL

Cassandra Heusinkveld, a Elementary Education major from Morrison, IL

Kaela Hoggard, a Business Administration major from Taylor Ridge, IL

Micah Klahn, a Ag Business major from Wheatland, IA

Alexander Scroggins, a Biology major from Sterling, IL

Lori Witte, a Elementary Education major from Moline, IL

UW-Platteville, founded in 1846, is located in the southwestern corner of Wisconsin, near the Iowa and Illinois borders. The University, the fastest-growing four-year school in the 13-college University of Wisconsin System, enrolls approximately 7,500 undergraduate students.

02 Jul 2013

Local students named to Aurora University Dean's List

By Sara Meers

AURORA, IL (06/28/2013)(readMedia)-- Aurora University congratulates the more than 800 undergraduate students who earned Dean's List honors for the spring 2013 semester.

The high honors list recognizes students who attain a 4.0 grade-point average while completing at least 12 credit hours during the semester. The regular honors list recognizes students who achieve a GPA of 3.6 to 3.99.

The following local students have been named to the Dean's List:

Lillie Stone of Moline, IL *

Alyssa Valdez of Rock Falls, IL *

*Earned high honors for the spring 2013 semester.

Aurora University is an inclusive community dedicated to the transformative power of learning, annually educating more than 4,800 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 in Aurora, Ill., AU offers programs online, at its George Williams College campus in Williams Bay, Wis., and at the Woodstock Center in downtown Woodstock, Ill. Learn more at aurora.edu.

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