06 Jan 2026

Southern New Hampshire University Announces Fall 2025 Dean's List

By Siobhan Lopez

MANCHESTER, NEW HAMPSHIRE (January 6, 2026) — It is with great pleasure that Southern New Hampshire University (SNHU) congratulates the following students on being named to the Fall 2025 Dean's List. The fall terms run from September to December.

05 Jan 2026

Brandon Ogle of Bettendorf, Iowa, Elected to Membership into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi

By Alyssa Papa

BATON ROUGE, LOUISANA (January 5, 2026) — Brandon Ogle of Bettendorf, Iowa, was recently elected to membership into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, the nation's oldest and most selective all-discipline collegiate honor society, at The University of Texas at Arlington.

05 Jan 2026

Hoang Nguyen Truong of Davenport, Iowa, Completes Trine University Degree

By James Tew

ANGOLA, INDIANA (January 5, 2026) — Hoang Nguyen Truong of Davenport completed requirements for a degree from Trine University at the end of the Fall 2025 semester.

Truong earned a degree in Master of Science in Engineering Management at Trine.

Join the conversation, #TrineU.

05 Jan 2026

Augustana College Launches Office of the Vice President for Culture and Connection in 2026

By Joushua Blount

ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS (January 5, 2026) — A new name marks a decade of impact and a renewed mission-driven commitment to prepare students for a diverse and changing world.

After ten years of growth in strengthening campus connection and building students’ intercultural skills, Augustana College will evolve its Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion into the Office of the Vice President for Culture and Connection beginning in 2026.

05 Jan 2026

Cindy Goeden of East Moline, Illinois, Named to Trine University President's List

By James Tew

ANGOLA, INDIANA (January 5, 2026) — Cindy Goeden of East Moline, Illinois, a Trine University student, was named to the President's List for the Fall 2025 semester.

Goeden is majoring in Management.

To earn President's List honors, Trine University students must complete a minimum of twelve hours and have a grade-point average of 3.750-4.000.

Join the conversation, #TrineU.

05 Jan 2026

Staying Power: Rooted in the Field She Loves, Karen Ogorzalek is in Her 36th Year at Monmouth College

By Barry McNamara

MONMOUTH, ILLINOIS (January 5, 2026) — If her life had taken a different course, Monmouth College administrator Karen Ogorzalek might be in the midst of her 36th year at an elementary school in New England, transitioning a few years ago from her time as a beloved second-grade teacher to the school's warm, caring principal and leader.

29 Dec 2025

Students Named to Fall 2025 Dean's Honor List at Cedarville University

By Mark D Weinstein

CEDARVILLE, OHIO (December 29, 2025) — Students at Cedarville University have been named to the Dean's Honor List for the Fall 2025 semester. This recognition requires the student to obtain a 3.75 GPA or higher for the semester and carry a minimum of twelve credit hours.

Mia Winquist of Hampton, Illinois (61256)

Selah DeVore of Bettendorf, Iowa (52722)

Paige Johnson of Davenport, Iowa (52807)

Hannah Stortz of Eldridge, Iowa (52748)

23 Dec 2025

Kathryn Jones of Milan, Illinois, Named to President's List at Bob Jones University

By Courtney Montgomery

GREENVILLE, SOUTH CAROLINA (December 23, 2025) — Kathryn Jones, a Sophomore Performance major from Milan, Illinois, was among over 620 Bob Jones University students named to the Fall 2025 President's List.

The President's List recognizes students who earn a 3.75 or higher grade-point average for the semester.

23 Dec 2025

Dylan Parrott of Long Grove Earns University of Nebraska-Lincoln Degree

By Sean Hagewood

LINCOLN, NEBRASKA (December 23, 2025) — Dylan Parrott of Long Grove was among 1,175 graduates who received degrees from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln during commencement exercises December 19 and 20 at Pinnacle Bank Arena.

Parrott earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from the College of Business.

Chancellor Rodney D Bennett presided over the ceremonies.

The graduates are from 44 countries, 39 US states, and 140-plus Nebraska communities.

23 Dec 2025

Upper Iowa University Named Best for Vets College

By Lynette Brandt

FAYETTE, IOWA (December 23, 2025) — Upper Iowa University has once again been named a "Best for Vets" college by Military Times. Military Times' 2025 Best for Vets: Colleges rankings is the most trusted, comprehensive list of US colleges and universities committed to supporting military-service members, veterans, and their families.

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