09 Jul 2012

Randi Luxmore, daughter of Rock Island Residents, Earns Graduate Degree From Washington University In St. Louis

By Melanie Pittaluga

ST. LOUIS, MO (07/09/2012)(readMedia)-- Randi Luxmore, daughter of Deborah and Bradley Luxmore of Rock Island, Illinois (61201), earned a graduate degree from Washington University in St. Louis on May 18. Luxmore graduated with a doctor of audiology from the School of Medicine.

Luxmore was among the 2,800 students who received degrees at the university's 151st Commencement ceremony, which was held in Brookings Quadrangle on the Danforth Campus. Mike Peters, the 1981 Pulitzer Prize winner for editorial cartooning and creator of the award-winning cartoon strip Mother Goose & Grimm, delivered the Commencement address. Peters received an honorary doctor of humane letters.

Luxmore is a 2008 graduate of University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign in Champaign, Illinois.

Washington University is counted among the world's leaders in teaching and research, and it draws students and faculty to St. Louis from all 50 states and more than 110 nations. The total student body is nearly 14,000 undergraduate, graduate and professional students.

The approximately 3,400 faculty teach in seven schools: Arts & Sciences, Brown School, Olin Business School, Sam Fox School of Design & Visual Arts, School of Engineering & Applied Science, School of Law and School of Medicine. Twenty-three Nobel laureates have been associated with Washington University, with nine doing the major portion of their pioneering research there.

The university offers more than 90 programs and almost 1,500 courses leading to bachelor's, master's and doctoral degrees in a broad spectrum of traditional and interdisciplinary fields, with additional opportunities for minor concentrations and individualized programs.

09 Jul 2012

Area students earn UW-Platteville scholarships

By UW Platteville Public Relations

PLATTEVILLE, WI (07/06/2012)(readMedia)-- The University of Wisconsin-Platteville has awarded scholarships to its incoming first-year class, which is the largest grade of newcomers in school history.

Among the award winners are;

Amy Meyer from Eldridge who won the North Scott Senior HS Community Scholarship & Tri-State Initiative Scholarship, totaling $650.00.

Karen Newlon from Hampton who won the Hazel T. and Godfrey Struebing Scholarship & Winifred Nybroten Memorial Scholarship, totaling $1400.00.

Shelby Swanson from Leclaire who won the Tri-State Initiative Scholarship, totaling $1000.00.

Paige Ehrecke from Long Grove who won the North Scott Senior HS Community Scholarship &Freshman Achievement and Leadership Scholarship, totaling $3150.00.

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.

06 Jul 2012

"Rock Solid" begins Monday

By M. McNeil
An upcoming, two week summer school at Rock Island High is targeting at-risk freshman students

(Rock Island, IL)  This is the second year of Rock Solid which targets students are at least 2 to 3 grade levels behind in math and reading.    According to coordinator, Kristin Allen, the program will run for two weeks, 3 hours a day. Allen says before Rock Solid there was nothing in place to formally support at-risk students in the transition from 8th to 9th grade.  Last year, 30 students attended; this year there will be 42.   The program is funded through Lights on for Learning 21st Century grant.

The program is team taught by junior high and high school teachers and is held at the high school.  The lessons are designed to address the skill areas that are of concern, but they also blend in important transitional skills.

One example of a math lesson is where students look at various (anonymous) students' attendance patterns and grades.  They analyze the impact of attending/not attending school on grades outcomes utilizing various math skills. An example of a reading lesson is the students will go on a scavenger hunt around the building where students must read about various important locations in the building. They must determine the main ideas and supporting details of the reading passages.

The media is invited to attend any of the summer school sessions and talk to students and teachers about their approach to getting freshmen up to speed before the fall session starts.
06 Jul 2012

Rock Island's Amelia Myers Graduates From Emory University

By Jill Hennecy

ATLANTA (07/05/2012)(readMedia)-- Amelia Myers of Rock Island, Illinois, received a Doctor of Law from the School of Law of Emory University in Atlanta, Ga., at its 167th commencement ceremony on May 14, 2012.

Emory University is known for its demanding academics, outstanding undergraduate experience, highly ranked professional schools and state-of-the-art research facilities. Emory encompasses nine academic divisions as well as the Michael C. Carlos Museum, The Carter Center, the Yerkes National Primate Research Center and Emory Healthcare, Georgia's largest and most comprehensive health care system.

06 Jul 2012

Kaylen Broemmer Earns Dean's List Honor at Illinois Central College

By Sue Grebner
EAST PEORIA, IL (07/05/2012)(readMedia)-- Kaylen L Broemmer, of Rock Island, IL, was named to the Dean's List at Illinois Central College for the Spring 2012 semester. The academic honor is presented to students who earn a 3.5 to 3.99 grade point average on a 4.0 grading scale.
05 Jul 2012

Area Students Earn Prestigious Academic Awards at Illinois College

By Elizabeth Findley

JACKSONVILLE, IL (07/03/2012)(readMedia)-- The following students of Illinois College have been recognized for their academic excellence on April 27 when liberal arts college held its annual Honors Day Celebration.

Hannah Oak a sophomore from Taylor Ridge was awarded the Edith Rammelkamp Elliott Memorial Award. This award is presented to selected students desiring to travel abroad. Oak is a graduate of Rockridge High School and the daughter of Kevin and Cynthia Oak of Taylor Ridge.

Dustin Secrist a junior from Hillsdale was awarded the John G. Anderson Award in Theatre. This award is presented to a student who demonstrates dedicated and consistent excellence in theatre productions. Secrist is a graduate of Riverdale High School and the son of Casey Secrist of Hillsdale.

Founded in 1829, Illinois College is a residential liberal arts college fostering academic excellence rooted in opportunities for experiential learning while preparing students for lifelong success.

02 Jul 2012

Mary DePauw Makes UW-Platteville's Chancellor's List

By UW Platteville Public Relations

PLATTEVILLE, WI (07/02/2012)(readMedia)-- Mary DePauw from Port Byron, IL, earned academic honors for the spring 2012 semester at the University of Wisconsin- Platteville. Mary made the Chancellor's List by earning a 4.0 grade point average during the semester. Attainment of the Chancellor's list represents the highest academic achievement at UW- Platteville.

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 2012

Clementine Uwineza earns UW-Platteville master's degree

By UW Platteville Public Relations

PLATTEVILLE, WI (07/02/2012)(readMedia)-- University of Wisconsin-Platteville graduate student Clementine Uwineza of Davenport, Iowa, earned a Master's degree in Project Management.

UW-Platteville awarded 965 diplomas, including 124 master's degrees, during its 188th commencement ceremony.

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 2012

Branstad names Magee new Executive Director of the Board of Educational Examiners

By Tim Albrecht

(DES MOINES) - Gov. Terry Branstad today named Duane Magee as the new Executive Director of the Board of Educational Examiners.

Magee, who serves at the pleasure of the governor, will begin the appointment starting July 1, 2012.

"Duane will be a great leader and asset to the Board of Educational Examiners.  He holds a tremendous resume, which makes him highly skilled in educational administration," said Branstad.

Magee currently is the assistant superintendent of human resources for the Waukee Community School District. Previously, he served as director of human resources in the Waukee Community School, and before moving to Waukee, Magee was a principal in the Harlan Community School District.

Magee holds an Ed. S. in Educational Leadership from Drake University, an M.S.E. in Education Administration from Buena Vista University and a B.S.E. in Secondary Business Education from Drake University. He is an Ames Senior High School graduate.

# # #
02 Jul 2012

Katherine Nelson Receives Bachelor's Degree from Saint Mary's College

By Gwen O'Brien

NOTRE DAME, IN (06/29/2012)(readMedia)-- Katherine Nelson has graduated from Saint Mary's College in Notre Dame, IN. Katherine, daughter of Mary and William Nelson of Rock Island, IL, received a Bachelor of Arts in Communication Studies and Student-Designed Major.

About Saint Mary's College: Saint Mary's College, Notre Dame, Ind., is a four-year, Catholic, women's institution offering five bachelor's degrees and more than 30 major areas of study. Saint Mary's College has six nationally accredited academic programs: social work, art, music, teacher education, chemistry and nursing. Saint Mary's College ranks among the top 100 "Best National Liberal Arts Colleges" in the U.S. News & World Report 2011 College Guide. Founded in 1844, Saint Mary's is a pioneer in the education of women, and is sponsored by the Sisters of the Holy Cross.

Pages

Subscribe & Listen to Reader Podcasts

On Stands Now

 

Tagged Content

Two Ways to Subscribe

1. Subscribe to free weekly e-mail content updates.

You'll get both the current official narrative challenge and What's Happenin' in the Quad Cities.
(Did you know we publish a new Real Astrology and RCR Crossword every week?) 

Subscribe!

* indicates required

2. Get 12 monthly issues mailed first class for $48

Get 12 issues mailed monthly for $48 per year.

Get the printed Reader edition mailed to you (or anyone you want) first-class for 12 months for $48.
$24 goes to postage and handling, $24 goes to keeping the doors open!

Click this link to Subscribe now.