WEST DES MOINES, IOWA (September 2, 2026) — Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences and Baylor University, a private university in Waco, Texas, have announced a partnership designed to expand educational pathways for Baylor students interested in pursuing graduate-level health-sciences degrees.

Monmouth College's new Scots Pledge program will help future generations of students on their path to the same type of personalized liberal-arts education that these graduating members of the Class of 2026 enjoyed

MONMOUTH, ILLINOIS (September 2, 2026) — Imagine attending Monmouth College and receiving a personalized liberal arts education without having to pay a single dollar in tuition.

WHITEWATER, WISCONSIN (September 1, 2026) — Veda Gisi, an education major from Le Claire, Iowa, and graduate of Pleasant Valley High School, will compete for the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater women's soccer team during the 2026 season, which begins September 1.

UW-Whitewater was selected to finish fourth in the Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference in a preseason poll of the conference's head coaches and sports information directors.

ALBANY, NEW YORK (September 1, 2026) -- The University at Albany is welcoming Ranya Al Harrak of Bettendorf for the start of the Fall 2026 semester.

Al Harrak, who is majoring in Business Administration (Intended), is among more than 3,500 students to make up the Class of 2030, making Al Harrak part of the largest first-year class in UAlbany's history.

Approximately 18,000 students are enrolled at the University this year.

WHITEWATER, WISCONSIN (September 1, 2026) — Grace Bohnert, a undeclared major from Milan, Illinois, and graduate of Sherrard High School, will compete for the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater volleyball team during the 2026 season, which begins September 1.

The Warhawks, who boasted an impressive record of 26-8 during the 2025 season, are coming off their 36th postseason appearance, reinforcing their reputation as a perennial force in collegiate volleyball.

DAVENPORT, IOWA (September 1, 2026) — St Ambrose University’s Interprofessional Health Clinic is seeking patients from throughout the Quad Cities who need neurological rehabilitation services but face barriers to accessing traditional care.

RIPON, WISCONSIN (August 31, 2026) — Ripon College, a vibrant and close-knit liberal-arts and sciences institution located in Ripon, Wisconsin, is expanding its groundbreaking financial aid program for incoming students and this year, the reach is bigger than ever. The Ripon Commitment now matches University of Wisconsin-Madison's tuition and fees for every incoming student, nationwide, no matter where they call home.

WEST DES MOINES, IOWA (August 31, 2026) — Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences will host the Psychiatry for Non-Psychiatrists CME conference on Friday, October 16, 8AM-4:15PM, at the DMU32 Health and Business Complex, Olsen Cen

DAVENPORT, IOWA (August 31, 2026) — Cities, school districts, and health-care professionals in the Iowa Quad Cities are teaming up to launch a campaign focused on the safe use of electric bikes and scooters on sidewalks and trails. The “Ride Safe ‘n Smart” campaign encourages safe speeds, trail etiquette, and education on what devices are allowed on public sidewalks and trails.

Participating organizations include:

MONMOUTH, ILLINOIS (August 28, 2026) — For the sixth straight year, Monmouth College has been named to Phi Theta Kappa's Transfer Honor Roll, recognizing institutions that demonstrate excellence in creating and supporting pathways for community college transfer students. This year, only 275 schools earned the prestigious recognition.

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