18 Dec 2024

Exceptional Student Achievements Highlighted at Des Moines University (DMU) Research Symposium

By Denise Lamphier

WEST DES MOINES, IOWA (December 18, 2024) — Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences celebrated the exceptional achievements of its student researchers at the 2024 Research Symposium, highlighting innovative work across a range of health-care and scientific disciplines. The event showcased the critical role of student-driven research in advancing medical knowledge and improving patient outcomes.

16 Dec 2024

Engineering Meets Entrepreneurship: College Students Create Musical Innovation

By Jordan Foley

Leadership team for Midian Prime: From left to right, Lucas Mattocks, Willem Vandermeij, Matthew Brugel, Krestian Robe

16 Dec 2024

Monmouth College Receives $100,000 Department of Energy Grant to Help Underrepresented Students in STEM

By Barry McNamara

MONMOUTH, ILLINOIS (December 16, 2024) — Monmouth College has received a $100,000 grant from the US Department of Energy's Reaching a New Energy Sciences Workforce (RENEW) initiative to help underrepresented students in STEM develop research skills and connections in their field.

16 Dec 2024

Des Moines University (DMU) Research Uncovers Rise in HPV-Associated Cancer in Rural America

By Denise Lamphier

WEST DES MOINES, IOWA (December 16, 2024) — Rural communities in America are facing a growing and preventable health crisis as HPV-associated cancers are increasing at an alarming rate compared to urban areas.

12 Dec 2024

Upper Iowa University Announces July and August 2024 Graduates

By Lynette Brandt

FAYETTE, IOWA (December 12, 2024) — Upper Iowa University is pleased to announce the names of its July and August 2024 graduates. The honored students included:

Jake Lentz of Davenport, Iowa

Gwendolyn Rhodes of De Witt, Iowa

Laura Hergert of Rock Island, Illinois

Lisa Johnson-Stevens of Bettendorf, Iowa

Brittany Offutt of Davenport, Iowa

Brandy Schott of Bettendorf, Iowa

Nicole Standaert of Muscatine, Iowa

Emily Theilig of Milan, Illinois

10 Dec 2024

Christmas at Luther 2024 Shines on Digital Streaming Starting December 13

By Michelle Volkmann

Conductor Adrianna Tam invites audience members to stand and sing during the dress rehearsal for Christmas at Luther 2024 "Seeking Refuge for a Weary World" on December 4, 2024

DECORAH, IOWA (December 10, 2024) — Luther College's award-winning annual Christmas at Luther performance will inspire and delight audiences through video-on-demand (VOD) streaming starting Friday, December 13. 

09 Dec 2024

Augustana College Expands Ashley Allen’s Role to Executive Director of Inclusion and Intercultural Experiences

By Nicole Lauer

ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS (December 9, 2024) — Ashley Allen will take on an expanded role as executive director of inclusion and intercultural experiences for Augustana College’s newly-restructured Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. Allen, who came to Augustana in 2016, will advocate for and develop mentoring, advising, and cultural programming tailored to Augustana’s diverse student body.

06 Dec 2024

Local Muscatine Student to Perform in “Christmas at Belmont: Live from Nashville” Streaming on Amazon Music and Prime Video

By Jasmine Simmons

NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE (December 6, 2024) — Belmont University's Olivia Bastin will be among more than 600 student musicians and vocalists to perform in the beloved annual concert tradition, "Christmas at Belmont: Live from Nashville."

06 Dec 2024

Augustana Selects Dr Erin Kempker to Lead New Center for Engaged Learning, Teaching, and Scholarship

By Nicole Lauer

ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS (December 6, 2024) — Augustana announces the selection of Dr Erin Kempker to lead the newly-launched Center for Engaged Learning, Teaching, and Scholarship. She will start at the college February 3.

06 Dec 2024

Harris-Stowe State University Launches STEM Capital Campaign with $500,000 Gift from PENN Entertainment

By Jasmine D Evans

ST LOUIS, MISSOURI (December 6, 2024) — Harris-Stowe State University (HSSU) is taking a bold step toward advancing STEM education with the launch of its STEM Capital Campaign. This transformative effort is being supported by a $500,000 gift from PENN Entertainment Inc (“PENN”), the operator of Hollywood Casino St Louis and River City Casino, properties located in the St Louis area.

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