MOUNT VERNON, IA (02/10/2015)(readMedia)-- Cornell College named 215 students, or approximately 20 percent of its student body. to the Dean's List for the Fall 2014 semester.

Stephanie Campbell of Bettendorf (52722) earned High Honors.

Aubrey Kohl of Bettendorf (52722) earned Honors.

Rachel Henning of De Witt (52742) earned High Honors.

Kaylin Voss of Davenport (52804) earned Highest Honors.

Andrew Klocke of Coal Valley (61240) earned High Honors.

Honors signifies a semester grade point average of 3.6 to 3.79; High Honors signifies an average of 3.8 to 3.99; and Highest Honors signifies a 4.0 grade point average.

One of the 40 "Colleges That Change Lives," Cornell College in Mount Vernon, Iowa, is a national liberal arts college with a distinctive One Course At A Time curriculum. The One Course schedule provides students the chance to dive into their studies, focus more intensely on the disciplines of their choice, and learn authentically with the unique freedom to shed the confines of the traditional classroom to study off-campus, pursue research, or accept an internship -- all without missing out on other classes.

Cornell has been recognized by numerous publications for the value its education offers and for academic excellence. This year it was named of the 100 best values in liberal arts education by Kiplinger's, one of the "Best Value Schools" among national liberal arts colleges by U.S. News and World Report, and one of the 100 Affordable Elite Colleges by Washington Monthly. Ninety-three percent of Cornell graduates earn their degrees in four years. In 2013 Cornell was named one of the 25 colleges with the best professors by the Center for College Affordability and Productivity.

For more information, visit www.cornellcollege.edu.

MOUNT VERNON, IA (12/08/2014)(readMedia)-- Matt Hamma of Davenport was one of more than 50 students who participated in the Cornell College holiday concert on Saturday, Dec. 6 in King Chapel.

Hamma is a member of the Concert Choir.

The concert, titled "A Gift of Song," featured the Concert Choir and Chamber Singers. The featured works were Daniel Pinkham's "Christmas Cantata" with organ and brass, as well as carols, spirituals, and motets.

One of the 40 "Colleges That Change Lives," Cornell College in Mount Vernon, Iowa, is a national liberal arts college with a distinctive One Course At A Time curriculum. The One Course schedule provides students the chance to dive into their studies, focus more intensely on the disciplines of their choice, and learn authentically with the unique freedom to shed the confines of the traditional classroom to study off-campus, pursue research, or accept an internship--all without missing out on other classes.

Cornell has been recognized by numerous publications for the value its education offers and for academic excellence. This year it was named of the 100 best values in liberal arts education by Kiplinger's, one of the "Best Value Schools" among national liberal arts colleges by U.S. News and World Report, and one of the 100 Affordable Elite Colleges by Washington Monthly. Ninety-three percent of Cornell graduates earn their degrees in four years. In 2013 Cornell was named one of the 25 colleges with the best professors by the Center for College Affordability and Productivity.

MOUNT VERNON, IA (11/06/2014)(readMedia)-- Students from Cornell College performed in the Steel Drum Ensemble concert on Oct. 30.

The concert, held in Cornell College's King Chapel, featured Halloween favorites, including the theme from the Addams Family and "The Monster Mash," as well as crowd-pleasers like the theme from "Star Wars" and "Crazy Train."

Stephanie Campbell of Bettendorf was one of the 26 students who performed in the concert.

Andrew (Drew) Klocke of Coal Valley was one of the 26 students who performed in the concert.

The Steel Drum Ensemble is one of seven of the college's highly regarded ensembles, open to all students by audition. In addition to building group performance skills, the ensembles also offer exceptional undergraduate solo opportunities.

One of the 40 "Colleges That Change Lives," Cornell College in Mount Vernon, Iowa, is a national liberal arts college with a distinctive One Course At A Time curriculum. The One Course schedule provides students the chance to dive into their studies, focus more intensely on the disciplines of their choice, and learn authentically with the unique freedom to shed the confines of the traditional classroom to study off-campus, pursue research, or accept an internship-all without missing out on other classes.

Cornell has been recognized by numerous publications for the value its education offers and for academic excellence. This year it was named one of the 20 "Best Buys" in higher education by the "Fiske Guide to Colleges," and one of the 100 best values in liberal arts education by Kiplinger's. It has also been called a "Great School at a Great Price" by U.S. News and World Report. Ninety-three percent of Cornell graduates earn their degrees in four years, compared to the national average of slightly more than five years. In 2013 Cornell was named one of the 25 colleges with the best professors by the Center for College Affordability and Productivity. For more information, visit www.cornellcollege.edu.

MOUNT VERNON, IA (06/04/2014)(readMedia)-- Cornell College in Mount Vernon, Iowa, conferred degrees on 250 students on May 11, 2014.

Leanna Doyle of Davenport graduated Magna Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology-Psychology Specialist Concentration and Sociology and Anthropology and a minor in Civic Engagement.

Linda Nguyen of Davenport graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology and Anthropology and Biology.

One of the 40 "Colleges That Change Lives," Cornell College in Mount Vernon, Iowa, is a national liberal arts college with a distinctive One Course At A Time curriculum. The One Course schedule provides students the chance to dive into their studies, focus more intensely on the disciplines of their choice, and learn authentically with the unique freedom to shed the confines of the traditional classroom to study off-campus, pursue research, or accept an internship-all without missing out on other classes.

Cornell has been recognized by numerous publications for the value its education offers and for academic excellence. This year it was named one of the 20 "Best Buys" in higher education by the "Fiske Guide to Colleges," and one of the 100 best values in liberal arts education by Kiplinger's. It has also been called a "Great School at a Great Price" by U.S. News and World Report. Ninety-three percent of Cornell graduates earn their degrees in four years, compared to the national average of slightly more than five years. In 2013 Cornell was named one of the 25 colleges with the best professors by the Center for College Affordability and Productivity.

For more information, visit www.cornellcollege.edu.