03 Oct 2024

Upper Iowa University Homecoming 2024 Schedule Unveiled; October 7-13

By Lynette Brandt

FAYETTE, IOWA (October 3, 2024) — As autumn unfolds and the air turns crisp, we can look forward to three beloved traditions: Cozy sweaters for brisk mornings, vibrant fall foliage, and, of course, UIU football games. With Homecoming just around the corner, anticipation is building for a season filled with fun and celebration for everyone! Show your Peacock Pride and celebrate UIU Homecoming Week, October 7-13. This year's theme is "Peacock Palooza!"

03 Oct 2024

Des Moines University Recipient of American Podiatric Medical Student Association (APMSA) National Student of the Year Award

By Denise Lamphier

WEST DES MOINES, IOWA (October 3, 2024) — Elizabeth Gajardo-Sitt, a fourth-year student in the Doctor of Podiatric Medicine program at Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences, and a native of Lincoln, Nebraska, has been selected as this year's American Podiatric Medical Student Association National Student of the Year.

03 Oct 2024

Monmouth Tunes into Creativity as It Celebrates World College Radio Day on October 4

By Barry McNamara

MONMOUTH, ILLINOIS (October 3, 2024) — Monmouth College helps its students discover their vocation and, in some cases, their voice. With exposure to the college's radio station, they can sometimes do both at the same time.

02 Oct 2024

Augustana College Awarded $105,000 to Launch Business-Liberal-Arts Scholars Program

By Nicole Lauer

ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS (October 2, 2024) — A $105,000 “Vocation Across the Academy” grant from the Network for Vocation in Undergraduate Education (NetVUE) will help Augustana College launch an enrichment and mentorship program for business administration students.

02 Oct 2024

Des Moines University, Simpson College Partner to Draw Students to Health-Care Careers

By Denise Lamphier

Des Moines University President and CEO Angela L Walker Franklin PhD and Simpson President Jay Byers JD

02 Oct 2024

Monmouth College Professors Bob Simmons, David Wright Share Hatch Award for Scholarship and Creative Work

By Barry McNamara

MONMOUTH, ILLINOIS (October 2, 2024) — A pair of faculty members who were recently promoted to full professor shared Monmouth College's Hatch Award for Scholarship and Creative Work this year.

Classics professor Bob Simmons (left) and English professor David Wright (center) were the honorees.

01 Oct 2024

Janis Mars Wunderlich’s Exhibit of Sculptures, Paintings on Display in Monmouth College's Everett Gallery Through October 25

By Barry McNamara

MONMOUTH, ILLINOIS (October 1, 2024) — Monmouth College professor Janis Mars Wunderlich has had her award-winning art featured at shows around the nation, but no travel is required to see her latest exhibit.

01 Oct 2024

Alumni and Families to Celebrate Augustana's Homecoming and Family Weekend

By Nicole Lauer

ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS (October 1, 2024) — Thousands will gather on campus this weekend, October 4-6, for Augustana’s Homecoming and Family Weekend. Special reunions are planned for classes with graduation years ending with four and nine.

30 Sep 2024

Dalton Belokopitovs of Muscatine, Iowa, Named to Dean's List at University of Maryland Global Campus

By Bob Ludwig

ADELPHI, MARYLAND (September 30, 2024) — Dalton Belokopitovs of Muscatine, Iowa, was named to the Dean's List for the summer 2024 term at University of Maryland Global Campus. To be eligible for the honor, a student must complete at least six credits during the term, earned a grade-point average of at least 3.5 for the term, and maintained a cumulative GPA of 3.5 at UMGC.

30 Sep 2024

New Financial Aid Program Making Augustana Possible for Students

By Nicole Lauer

ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS (September 30, 2024) — Augustana Possible, the college’s new financial aid program, is doing exactly what its name suggests. The program enables Augustana to meet 100% of students’ demonstrated financial need. Since being launched two years ago, it has made Augustana accessible to 339 high-achieving students from families with high financial need.

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