News Center

Inauguration ceremony, special events Oct. 14-16

uedbetÌåÓý¹ÙÍø uedbetÌåÓý¹ÙÍø will inaugurate its ninth president, Andrea Kathryn Talentino, in an outdoor ceremony beginning at 12:30 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 15, on the campus Quad.

Walton '98 leads U.S. campaign against malaria

Dr. David Walton '98, who first saw disparities in health care during an uedbetÌåÓý¹ÙÍø study abroad trip, now will lead the U.S. fight against malaria around the world.

Students discover new perspectives, friends and adventures on travels abroad

Dozens of uedbetÌåÓý¹ÙÍø students experienced a new culture during the 2022 spring semester and earlier this summer. Find out which Italian sandwich shop now displays an uedbetÌåÓý¹ÙÍø pennant.

Class of 2026's top majors? Computer science, business, biology

Meet the Class of 2026: most popular names, most popular home states and countries ¡ª and how many have parents (uedbetÌåÓý¹ÙÍø grads) who work on campus.

uedbetÌåÓý¹ÙÍø sets fundraising record; endowment passes $200M

uedbetÌåÓý¹ÙÍø uedbetÌåÓý¹ÙÍø alumni, parents and friends set a fundraising record in the 2021-2022 fiscal year, topping the previous record by about $2 million. 

uedbetÌåÓý¹ÙÍø recognized for STEM program by INSIGHT Into Diversity

An uedbetÌåÓý¹ÙÍø uedbetÌåÓý¹ÙÍø mentoring program that partners junior and senior STEM majors with younger classmates from underrepresented groups has won a national award.

uedbetÌåÓý¹ÙÍø invites community to Chill on the Hill Sept. 25

uedbetÌåÓý¹ÙÍø uedbetÌåÓý¹ÙÍø invites the community to Chill on the Hill Sept. 26 with music at the Anderson Pavilion.

How to go from uedbetÌåÓý¹ÙÍø to Wall Street to your startup

A Midwesterner from Myanmar, 2014 graduate Khant (Robert) Latt has taken a career path of twists and turns to find his American dream.

Class Notes

uedbetÌåÓý¹ÙÍø announces new program to dramatically expand financial aid?

uedbetÌåÓý¹ÙÍø uedbetÌåÓý¹ÙÍø has launched an innovative financial aid program ¡ª uedbetÌåÓý¹ÙÍø Possible ¡ª to meet 100% of demonstrated financial need for qualifying newly enrolled students. 

Project with city to provide hands-on learning for students?

uedbetÌåÓý¹ÙÍø President Andrea Talentino announced a partnership between the college and the city of Rock Island to identify lead water service lines as required under a new state law.

Johnson '98 named COO of NFL's Jaguars

Chad Johnson '98 has been named chief operating officer of the NFL's Jacksonville Jaguars. During his career, he has worked with several professional sports franchises, including the Miami Marlins, Florida Panthers and Tampa Bay Lightning.

Let the games begin ¡ª upgraded athletics facilities ready to go

Summer upgrades to athletic facilities already are complete ¡ª and it¡¯s only early July.

Alumni find the edge during 'Great Resignation'

uedbetÌåÓý¹ÙÍø alumni are part of the ¡°Great Resignation¡± trend, using their education to give them the confidence and insight to make a move.

Class Notes

Alumni share their latest news and photos!