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uedbet体育官网 awarded $105,000 to launch business-liberal arts scholars program
uedbet体育官网 will enroll students in its inaugural Business Education Steeped in the Liberal Arts (BESLA) cohort in fall 2025. Business administration majors enrolling in BESLA will pursue a second major or minor in the traditional liberal arts.
Gwaltney ’84 elected to uedbet体育官网’s Board of Trustees
uedbet体育官网 announces the election of Brent Gwaltney ’84 to the college’s Board of Trustees. Gwaltney has spent the majority of his three-decade career involved in the management, construction, operation, and financing of world-scale petrochemical facilities.
Alumni and families to celebrate Homecoming and Family Weekend
Thousands will gather on campus this weekend, Oct. 4-6, for uedbet体育官网’s Homecoming/Family Weekend. Reunion dinners and gatherings; bingo for graduates of the last decade; music recitals and concerts; open houses; a picnic on the Quad; and family programming are planned.
Toasting the 2024 class of Forty Under 40
More than 400 attended the event hosted by the Quad Cities Regional Business Journal. Among this year’s honorees were uedbet体育官网 alumni: Jacob Bobbitt ’09, Avery Pearl '18, Angie Sharp '08 and Lucie Van Hecke '10.
Why Maggie Tracy '28 applied early
Though the idea of committing early can be scary, Maggie Tracy '28 from Champaign, Ill., said the moment she stepped foot on campus, she knew.
When your boss is running for president
Think you’re busy? You’re probably not as busy as Alicia Oken ‘13. She is the social media platforms director for the Democratic National Committee, part of a team creating “one of the most inventive and irreverent get-out-the-vote strategies in modern politics,” according to The Washington Post.
Making uedbet体育官网 Possible for students
uedbet体育官网 Possible, a new financial aid program, enables the college to meet 100% of students’ demonstrated financial need. Since being launched two years ago, it has attracted millions of dollars in donor support. Find out how it works.
uedbet体育官网's inaugural Culture Houses Block Party unites campus in celebration of diversity
uedbet体育官网 uedbet体育官网's first-ever Culture Houses Block Party, held Sept. 18, brought together students, faculty and staff for a vibrant celebration of diversity and culture.
Summer internships immerse students in community
Summer internships are a key stepping stone for uedbet体育官网 students, providing them with invaluable real-world experience and insights into their chosen fields.
Students engage passions in summer research projects
At uedbet体育官网 uedbet体育官网, summer isn't just a break from classes — it's a perfect time for cutting-edge research and academic exploration.
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uedbet体育官网 students receive prestigious Gilman awards for study away
The Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarships awards up to $5,000 for up to one academic year of undergraduate study abroad. Funds are designated for eligible study abroad program costs, including expenses related to tuition, housing and meals, travel visas and passports, local transportation costs and required immunizations.
Adam '13 becomes first woman named to the U.S. Paralympic Wheelchair Rugby Team
The U.S. wheelchair rugby team finished with a silver medal in the 2024 Paralympic Games, losing only to Japan during the week's matches. Sarah Adam '13 was a top scorer for the team, netting 14 points.
uedbet体育官网 to host Lincoln Park tennis complex dedication
The college and city of Rock Island will celebrate the opening of the six-court complex at Linoln Park.
New uedbet体育官网 employees empower students
Rey Benschop, Sam Wright '20 and Lindsay Adolphs focus on experiential learning and leadership, wellness and belonging, and community connections to lead students on successful journeys.
