10 May 2022

Minnesota State University, Mankato Awards 2,797 Degrees at End of Spring Semester

By Merit Pages

MANKATO, MINNESOTA (May 10, 2022) — Minnesota State University, Mankato awarded 2,797 degrees to 2,467 students at the end of the Spring 2022 semester.

HOMETOWN, STATE; NAME, DEGREE, MAJOR (if listed), HONOR (if listed)

Bettendorf, IA

Emily Goodman, BS, Exercise Science, Summa Cum Laude

Nathan Zabel, BS, Management, Cum Laude

Davenport, IA

Abigail Fer, MA, History

Jenny Hughes, BS, Biology, Summa Cum Laude

10 May 2022

Tori Verbeck of Geneseo, Illinois, Recognized as 2021-22 University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Chancellor's Scholar-Athlete

By Chris Lindeke

WHITEWATER, WISCONSIN (May 10, 2022) — Tori Verbeck, a native of Geneseo, Illinois, and graduate of Geneseo High School, is one of 59 University of Wisconsin-Whitewater student-athletes recognized by the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Department of Intercollegiate Athletics and Interim Chancellor John Chenoweth as 2021-22 Chancellor's Scholar-Athletes Presented by Northwestern Mutual.

10 May 2022

First of Its Kind Apprenticeship at Davenport Community School District

By Mike Vondran

DAVENPORT, IOWA (May 10, 2022) — The Davenport Community School District has announced the first-in the-nation Airframe Mechanic Registered Apprenticeship Program with Elliott Aviation and the Davenport Central High School’s Iowa Jobs for America’s Graduates (iJAG) Program. Students in this Registered Apprenticeship will be earning while they learn about aircraft maintenance in a hands-on, real-world environment with Elliott Aviation’s certified employees.

10 May 2022

Iowa PBS presents "Crafts from the Past"

By Susan Ramsey

JOHNSTON, IOWA (May 10, 2022) — Whether it be hobbies from childhood, crafts we associate with a parent or grandparent, or hands-on skills long forgotten, there is a fascination with reprising lost techniques as we explore new pastimes. Iowa PBS's Crafts from the Past offers a hands-on primer to arts and skill sets once popular, with experienced makers showcasing art forms from generations past.

09 May 2022

Monmouth College's Andrew Cliffel, Gabriela Madu Will Pack Their Bags in August for "Broadway Intensive" Experience in NYC

By Duane Bonifer

ON BROADWAY: That's where Monmouth College 2023 classmates Gabriela Madu and Andrew Cliffel will be this August, participating in an intensive stage performance experience in New York City

MONMOUTH, ILLINOIS (May 9, 2022) — Because of Monmouth College's address, all of its theatre students get to perform "on Broadway," the street that borders the south end of campus and is home to Wells Theater.

09 May 2022

Upper Iowa University Congratulates 2022 Csomay Honor Graduates

By Andrew Wenthe

Sara Zainal of Morgantown, West Virginia, and Kiersten Koch of Freeport, Illinois, were each recognized as Csomay Honors Program graduates during Upper Iowa University's commencement cermonies Saturday, May 7

09 May 2022

Trey Van Hemert of Muscatine, Iowa, to be Student Speaker at Spring 2022 University of Iowa Commencement

By Rick Klatt

IOWA CITY, IOWA (May 9, 2022) — Trey Van Hemert of Muscatine, Iowa, is one of only nineteen students at the University of Iowa who will serve as a student speaker at one of the commencement events scheduled next week.

09 May 2022

Upper Iowa University Graduates Presented 'Lessons of a 10-Year Rule'

By Andrew Wenthe

Upper Iowa University commencement speaker and alumnus Brian Sims ('08, '10) addresses the graduates and audience members attending the university's Saturday, May 7, morning ceremony. Approximately 350 graduates were recognized for earning their respective degrees during two in-person commencement ceremonies at Harms-Eischeid Stadium in Fayette, Iowa

09 May 2022

Courtney Olsen Hired as Director of Equity and Learning Supports for Davenport Community School District

By Mike Vondran

DAVENPORT, IOWA (May 9, 2022) — Courtney Olsen has been hired as the Director of Equity and Learning Supports for the Davenport Community School District.

Olsen holds an Education Specialist degree in School Psychology and holds the Director of Special Education endorsement.

06 May 2022

Charlie Beaver of Davenport, Iowa, Provides Leadership for Undergraduate Research Symposium

By Carole A Custer

AMES, IOWA (May 6, 2022) — Charlie Beaver, Biochemistry major at Iowa State University, as a member of an all-student planning committee, helped plan and execute the 16th annual Stupka Undergraduate Research Symposium in Ames, April 7, 2022. The event featured presentations from students, alumni, and nationally-recognized scientists; a research poster competition; and opportunities for students to network with faculty, staff, students, alumni, and symposium speakers.

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