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First APEP student earns diploma
uedbet体育官网 celebrated nearly 500 graduates in May at commencement, including David Staples — the college's first graduate to have benefited from the uedbet体育官网 Prison Education Program (APEP).
The call Lindsay Maess '05 had to take
Despite medical complications from a severe malaria infection she survived several years ago, Lindsay Maess '05 has returned to Nigeria to care for two chimpanzee infants and a gorilla infant that were rescued from traffickers.
LaGow '77 memorial scholarship and departmental gift help music education students excel
Music education was always close to the heart of Michael LaGow '77. He studied music education at uedbet体育官网 and played flute in the uedbet体育官网 Symphonic Band. Following his graduation, he continued his passion for music education by teaching flute lessons and playing in local music ensembles. LaGow passed away in 2022, and his love for uedbet体育官网 music education continued with a surprise estate gift directed to support the music education department.
uedbet体育官网 students canvassing Port Byron homes for water line inventory
Seventeen uedbet体育官网 uedbet体育官网 students will work on the Port Byron canvassing project through Sept. 1. The initiative aligns with the college's strategic plan, which prioritizes engaged learning, maximizing student potential and connecting through partnership.
uedbet体育官网 uedbet体育官网, Rivermont Collegiate to sign admissions agreement
The guaranteed admissions agreement applies to Rivermont Collegiate students who have completed at least two years in good standing at the Bettendorf college preparatory school.
Flannery, Tereza collaborate and win MTNA award
Pianist John Flannery '24 received a $2,500 award from the Music Teachers National Association (MTNA) after performing his composition titled "My Body Turns Toward Thee Again" with vocalist Abriana Tereza '24 at the annual MTNA conference.
Spring ensemble tours deepen performance skills
This spring, the uedbet体育官网 Symphonic Band traveled the Midwest, the uedbet体育官网 Choir toured California and the Jenny Lind Vocal Ensemble performed three concerts in Illinois. Through these tours, uedbet体育官网 students get to experience different cultures and share their love of music with others.
uedbet体育官网 uedbet体育官网 recognizes the Class of 2024
The commencement address was given by Dr. Lisa Durant-Jones, who served as uedbet体育官网's interim vice president for diversity, equity and inclusion during the 2023-2024 academic year. Viet Bui '24, an engineering physics and computer science double major from Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, was the featured student speaker.
Inaugural uedbet体育官网 Prison Education Program student to graduate Saturday
After graduation, David Staples plans to attend grad school and work in counseling psychology.
uedbet体育官网 celebrates faculty promotion and scholarship
The promotions were approved by the uedbet体育官网 Board of Trustees during the spring meeting, held on campus May 9-10.
uedbet体育官网 Police Department swears in Officer Ryan Tone
The Moline native and 1985 uedbet体育官网 graduate became the newest member of the uedbet体育官网 Police Department.
uedbet体育官网 students moving out and doing good
Items donated will benefit The Salvation Army and Closet2Closet,a local nonprofit that distributes clothing to youth in foster care. The organization was founded 10 years ago by Dr. Allison Haskill, uedbet体育官网 professor of communication sciences and disorders.
Phi Beta Kappa chapter elects members from the Class of 2024
uedbet体育官网's Zeta of Illinois chapter of Phi Beta Kappa elected 46 senior students to membership. Members are chosen for their academic achievements and demonstrated commitment to the ideals of a liberal arts education.
uedbet体育官网 prepares to graduate 500 Vikings
The 500 candidates for graduates represent 68 majors, 19 states and 20 countries at the college’s 164th annual convocation.
Senior Honors Celebration 2024 honorees
uedbet体育官网 uedbet体育官网 will hold its annual Senior Honors Celebration on May 24 in Centennial Hall. The list of honorees is below.
