LAMONI, IA (06/09/2014)(readMedia)-- Graceland University celebrates the graduation achievement of 500 graduates, hailing from 38 states and 11 countries. Graceland graduates were awarded 313 bachelor's degrees, 181 master's degrees, and the very first six Doctor of Nursing Practice degrees from Graceland at the 117th Annual Commencement Convocation held Sunday, May 18, 2014, on the Lamoni, Iowa, campus.

The following area students were among the 2014 graduating class:

Elizabeth Kempnich of Davenport, IA, graduated with a Master of Education.

Sarah Murphy of Bettendorf, IA, graduated with a Bachelor of Arts.

Todd Stone of Bettendorf, IA, graduated with a Master of Science in Nursing.

Jenna Washko of Bettendorf, IA, graduated with a Master of Education.

Congratulations to all our Graceland Grads!

Graceland University, founded in 1895, creates learning communities where students develop their potential for meaningful, productive lives. Offering residential and non-residential environments, Graceland boasts more than 50 academic majors and programs and over 50 clubs and organizations. Graceland stresses the joy of lifelong learning, the rigor of intellectual discipline, and the relationship of both to a satisfying professional and personal life. A sense of community prospers throughout the world with a vibrant Graceland alumni network.

JACKSONVILLE, IL (06/09/2014)(readMedia)-- Over 270 Illinois College students have been named to the spring 2014 Dean's List. Candidates for the dean's list must complete at least 14 semester hours and post a grade point average of 3.5 or higher on a 4.0 scale. All grades must be C or better, and no more than one C grade is allowed.

Elizabeth Manary of Moline

Hannah Oak of Taylor Ridge

Illinois College is a residential liberal arts college fostering academic excellence rooted in opportunities for experiential learning while preparing students for 21st century careers. The college is located in Jacksonville, Ill. With an enrollment of more than 1,000 students, the college offers over 50 undergraduate programs and a Master of Arts in Education degree program. Visit www.ic.edu.

Stevens Point, Wis. (June 6, 2014) - The University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point honored Austin S Paytash of Moline (Highest Honors) along with more than 2,500 other undergraduate students for attaining high grade point averages during the spring semester of the 2013-2014 academic year.

Full-time undergraduates who earned grade points of 3.90 to 4.0 (4.0 equals straight A) are given the highest honors designation.  High honor citations go to those with grade point averages from 3.75 to 3.89 and honor recognition is accorded to those with grade point averages from 3.50 to 3.74.

Personalized certificates of scholastic achievement are being sent to those who earned highest honors distinction.

EVANSVILLE, IN (06/06/2014)(readMedia)-- Patilyn Lowery of Bettendorf, IA, has achieved a place on the University of Evansville Dean's List for academic achievements during the Spring Semester 2014. Lowery is majoring in Art.

To make the Dean's List, a student at UE must earn at least a 3.5 grade point average on a 4.0 scale.

"At the University of Evansville, students such as Patilyn thrive under personal guidance from faculty mentors," said UE President Thomas A. Kazee. "Earning a place on the Dean's List shows a strong commitment to academic success, and students and their families should be very proud of this accomplishment."

The University of Evansville is a private, liberal arts-based university with a full-time undergraduate enrollment of approximately 2,400. UE's diverse student body represents 42 states and 46 countries. U.S. News & World Report recognizes UE as a top 10 master's-granting university in the Midwest, and third in the region for "Great Schools, Great Prices." For more information, please visit http://www.evansville.edu.