12 May 2026

The University of Dubuque Announces Adventurous Live at Heritage Center 2026-2027 SchoolBus Performance Series

By Stacey Ortman

DUBUQUE, IOWA (May 12, 2026) — Adventures in science, fairytales, oceans, and space await young audiences at the University of Dubuque’s Live at Heritage Center 2026-2027 SchoolBus Performance Series.

12 May 2026

Monmouth College Pipe Band Gets Boost Thanks to Six-Figure Gift From Trustee Gus Hart ('68)

By Barry McNamara

Be it a parade, or a home football game, or the matriculation and Commencement ceremonies that bookend the academic year, the appearance of the Pipe Band lets the audience know it's an authentic Monmouth College event

MONMOUTH, ILLINOIS (May 12, 2026) — A longtime Monmouth College trustee with a heart for the bagpipes has made a significant gift to his alma mater.

12 May 2026

Andrew Jones of Moline, Illinois, Inducted into Central College's National Society of Leadership and Success (NSLS) Chapter

By Jeanette Budding

Front Row (left to right): Elaina Wadzinski, Cameron Halbur, Delaney Hefke, Miranda Rieken, Starr Bradley, Kendall Medinger, Kyra Cordes, Alison Egger, and Elizabeth Daleske. Back Row (left to right): Logan McDole, Maison Brandt, Madison DeBruin, George Monreal, Liam Mistlebauer, Sylvia Masumura, and Emilie Bates

12 May 2026

Southern New Hampshire University (SNHU) Announces Spring 2026 Dean's List

By Siobhan Lopez

MANCHESTER, NEW HAMPSHIRE (May 12, 2026) — It is with great pleasure that Southern New Hampshire University (SNHU) congratulates the following students on being named to the Spring 2026 Dean's List. The spring terms run from January to May.

12 May 2026

David Kietzman Selected as Bettendorf Middle School Associate Principal

By Celeste Miller

BETTENDORF, IOWA (May 12, 2026) — We are pleased to announce that Dave Kietzman has been selected as the interim Associate Principal at Bettendorf Middle School, beginning in July 2026, pending Board approval.

Kietzman currently serves as Dean of Students at Bettendorf Middle School, where he has led efforts focused on student support, school climate, safety protocols, and behavioral interventions since 2023.

11 May 2026

St Ambrose Nursing Students to Participate in Large-Scale Disaster Exercise as Culminating Degree Experience

By Brian Boesen

DAVENPORT, IOWA (May 11, 2026) — St Ambrose University Bachelor of Science in Nursing students will take part in a realistic disaster response exercise on Thursday, May 14, 2026, as a culminating capstone experience designed to prepare them for the complexity, pressure and teamwork required in real-world emergency care.

11 May 2026

A Lasting Legacy: Rev Bradley Longfield Retires from Full-Time Teaching

By Stacey Ortman

DUBUQUE, IOWA (May 11, 2026) — An extraordinary era for the University of Dubuque Theological Seminary will come to an end this month as Rev Bradley Longfield PhD, the longest-serving faculty member currently on staff at the Seminary and the University, retires from full-time teaching.

11 May 2026

Des Moines University (DMU) Medicine and Health Sciences and the University of New England Announce Partnership to Expand Pathways to Podiatric Medicine

By Denise Lamphier

WEST DES MOINES, IOWA (May 11, 2026) — Des Moines University (DMU) Medicine and Health Sciences and the University of New England, a private university in Maine, have entered into a new partnership that expands pathways for UNE students pursuing careers in health sciences.

11 May 2026

Monmouth College's 169th Commencement Exercises to Be Held May 17, Featuring Address by Attorney, Author, National SigEp President Brad Nahrstadt ('89)

By Barry McNamara

MONMOUTH, ILLINOIS (May 11, 2026) — Featuring an address by a 1989 alumnus who's highly accomplished in multiple areas, Monmouth College will hold its 169th Annual Commencement Exercises on Sunday, May 17.

11 May 2026

Utah Tech University Celebrates 115th Graduating Class

By Jyl Hall

ST GEORGE, UTAH (May 11, 2026) — Utah Tech University celebrated the 2026 graduating class of 3,078 students at its 115th Commencement ceremonies this week.

Kelsey Eller of Fairbanks, AK was among this year's graduating class.

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