23 Oct 2024

Biola University Welcomes Rock Island Resident Andre Builta as a New Student

By Sarah Dougher

LA MIRADA, CALIFORNIA (October 23, 2024) — Biola University is excited to welcome Andre Builta of Rock Island, Illinois, to the Biola community as they start their journey as an Eagle this fall. Biola's incoming class represents an accomplished, diverse group of individuals who hail from 48 countries and 45 states. More than 1,650 undergraduate and graduate students started their journey at Biola for their first day of classes on Tuesday, September 3.

22 Oct 2024

Paige Johnson of Davenport, Iowa, on Cedarville University's Mock-Trial Team

By Mark D Weinstein

CEDARVILLE, OHIO (October 22, 2024) — In a world where courtroom battles seem to leave little room for faith, Cedarville University mock-trial team members are honing their legal skills and proving Christian principles and legal excellence can go hand-in-hand.

Cedarville's mock-trial team members learn how to meld their Christian faith with the skills of a successful trial lawyer.

21 Oct 2024

Des Moines University (DMU) Physician Assistant Program Clerkship Coordinator Receives Prestigious National Award

By Denise Lamphier

WEST DES MOINES, IOWA (October 21, 2024) — Heidi Kennedy, clerkship coordinator for the Master of Science Physician Assistant Studies program at Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences, has been awarded the 2024 PA Education Association Administrative Support Staff of the Year Award. This prestigious national award is given to a single recipient each year from over 300 PA programs in the country.

21 Oct 2024

Recipient of Monmouth's Prestigious Hatch Award for Excellence in Teaching, Connell Focuses on Developing “Broadly-Educated” Graduates

By Barry McNamara

MONMOUTH, ILLINOIS (October 21, 2024) — When Monmouth College added a marketing major earlier this year, that caused one of its biggest advocates, business professor Mike Connell, to reflect on his three decades on campus.

18 Oct 2024

“Mustangs, Mariners, and Moose'” the Latest in Pio's Series on College Nicknames, Mascots

By Barry McNamara

MONMOUTH, ILLINOIS (October 18, 2024) — Chris Pio is nothing if not thorough.

The former Monmouth College star athlete, championship-winning coach and detail-driven sports information director has completed — almost — an ambitious project he started many years ago.

18 Oct 2024

Kathryn Jones of Milan, Illinois, Named to Bob Jones University's University Singers

By Courtney Montgomery

GREENVILLE, SOUTH CAROLINA (October 18, 2024) — Kathryn Jones has been named to Bob Jones University's University Singers, BJU's largest choral organization. Jones, a resident of Milan, Illinois, is a Freshman majoring in Orchestral Instrument Performance.

All students at BJU are welcome to audition for choirs and are placed in a choral group according to their classification and abilities. Singers are re-auditioned periodically to determine proper placement.

16 Oct 2024

Des Moines University Hosts Psychiatry for Non-Psychiatrists Conference

By Denise Lamphier

WEST DES MOINES, IOWA (October 16, 2024) — Des Moines University (DMU) Medicine and Health Sciences will host the Psychiatry for Non-Psychiatrists conference from 7:30AM-4PM, Friday, November 1, 2024.

16 Oct 2024

Record-High Percentage of Graduates Participate in 2024 ACT School-Day Testing

By ACT Media Relations

IOWA CITY, IOWA (October 16, 2024) — A record-high 78% of ACT exam takers who graduated in 2024 tested through State and District programs that provide school-day testing at no cost to students, according to 

16 Oct 2024

North Scott Community School District to Receive Mental Health Matters Award at Bethany for Children and Families Community Celebration 2024

By Michelle Skadal

ELDRIDGE, IOWA (October 16, 2024) — The North Scott Community School District is honored to announce that we will be receiving the Mental Health Matters Award at the annual Bethany for Children and Families Community Celebration 2024, taking place on November 1, at The Stern Center in Rock Island, Illinois. This recognition comes as a result of our ongoing efforts to advocate for mental-health services for our students.

16 Oct 2024

Dramatic, Emotional Piece Inspired by Beethoven Will Highlight Monmouth College's Fall Choir Concert on October 19

By Barry McNamara

MONMOUTH, ILLINOIS (October 16, 2024) — Fall is in the air, and three Monmouth College choral groups will celebrate that October 19 when they present their annual fall concert.

Under the direction of music professor Tim Pahel (above), the Chorale and the Chamber Choir will be part of the event, which will be held at 7:30PM in the Kasch Performance Hall of Dahl Chapel and Auditorium and is free and open to the public.

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