AUSTIN, TEXAS (May 19, 2025) — Catherine Byrne, of Bettendorf, Iowa, graduated with a Doctor Of Jurisprudence from The University of Texas at Austin in spring 2025.

Byrne was one of nearly 9,500 students who received an undergraduate, master's or doctoral degree.

BETTENDORF, IOWA (May 19, 2025) — The Bettendorf Community School District is proud to host its Annual Future Ready Week from May 19 to May 23 across all school buildings. This week-long celebration is designed to inspire and support students as they explore future career pathways and post-secondary opportunities.

The eleven-member administrative team at the Illinois High School Association includes a trio of former Fighting Scots — Craig Anderson '91 (speaking), Chris Schwarz '09 (left), and Matt Troha ('04), who was unable to attend the event

LEBANON, ILLINOIS (May 19, 2025) — Donovan Isaiah Rogers of Rock Island, Ill., has graduated from McKendree University with a Bachelor of Business Administration degree in business administration.

HUNTINGTON, WEST VIRGINIA (May 19, 2025) — Marshall University is proud to announce the appointment of Dr Kelly D Bradley as the new dean of the College of Education and Professional Development, effective September 8.

MONMOUTH, ILLINOIS (May 19, 2025) On a Sunday afternoon that lived up to its name, 1972 graduate Lon Helton gave the main address to the 142 members of Monmouth College's Class of 2025 at his alma mater's 168th annual Commencement Exercises, which was held on the Wallace Hall Plaza in beautiful 65-degree weather.

LINCOLN, NEBRASKA (May 19, 2025) — Abigail Leigh Hebl of Davenport was among 3,591 graduates who received degrees from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln during commencement exercises May 3, 17, and 18.

Hebl earned a Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Engineering from the College of Engineering.

The graduates are from 57 countries, 46 US states, and 250-plus Nebraska communities.

BOURBONNAIS, ILLINOIS (May 19, 2025) — To qualify for inclusion on the Dean's List, a student must have been enrolled as a full-time undergraduate student and must have attained a semester grade-point average of 3.50 or higher on a 4.00 grading scale.

Hattie Hagedorn of Long Grove (52756)

Caden Hart of Andalusia (61232)

Anthony Mata-Bolandi of Moline (61265)

Kierra Ruff of Geneseo (61284)

Madison Zeck of Milan (61264)

IOWA CITY, IOWA (May 16, 2025) — Thirty students in the Department of Accounting at the University of Iowa Henry B Tippie College of Business were presented annual awards following the 2024-25 academic year.

Hayden Hurt of Davenport, Iowa, received the Faculty Scholars Award, which is presented annually to students who have demonstrated superior academic performance and contributions to the Department of Accounting while completing an undergraduate accounting major.

HUNTINGTON, WEST VIRGINIA (May 16, 2025) — Marshall University has officially announced the launch of a national search for its next athletic director, engaging with CarrSports Consulting, a firm with deep expertise in collegiate athletics executive searches, to lead the process. The goal is to identify and appoint a new athletic director within sixty days of launching the search.

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