Dean’s/President’s Lists Wartburg College, in Waverly, Iowa, recognized the 484 students who were named to the fall term Dean’s List. Congratulations to Carter Fifer and Nathaniel Knutson, both of New Lenox, plus Garrett Geigner, from Manhattan. The University of Wisconsin – Whitewater recently announced students named to its fall semester Dean’s List. Congratulations go to […]
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Dr. Clyne G. H. Namuo Appointed to Association of Community College Trustees Advisory Committee
Dr. Clyne G. H. Namuo, 10th president of Joliet Junior College, recently was appointed to the Association of Community College Trustees (ACCT) Advisory Committee of Presidents. The ACCT advisory committee of presidents was established to ensure chief executives have a voice in recommending and evaluating educational programs offered by ACCT and is represented by four […]
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Illinois Township Scholarships Available; Apply Now!
Attention current high school seniors: If you plan to attend an Illinois college or university and want to apply for a scholarship, visit this online link now: https://www.toi.org/2024-scholarship-application/.
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The following students achieved the Dean’s List at Belmont University in Nashville, Tennessee, for the fall semester. Eligibility is based on a minimum course load of 12 hours and a quality grade point average of 3.5, with no grade below a C. Congratulations to: Arwen Rolinitis of Manhattan; and Grant Brown, George Graefen, Rocco Greco, […]
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The following residents are among 1,470 prospective candidates for degree who attended the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee commencement exercises on Sunday, December 17, in Milwaukee. Congratulations to: Sebastien Brown, Peck School of the Arts, Bachelor of Arts, from Manhattan; and from Alissa Breen, School of Education, Bachelor of Science, from New Lenox. Students at Trine University […]
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Returning Home During COVID-19 Inspired Ambriz to Earn UW-Stout Degree, Football Honors
Graduating construction major used time with family to gain new perspective on college, shine as a UW-Stout Blue Devil, and focus on career. When Jesus Ambriz thinks back to late summer 2019, he sees a young man who was excited to begin college and play football at the University of Wisconsin-Stout, but one who also […]
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Mitchell Allen, from New Lenox, graduated from Milwaukee School of Engineering (MSOE) in the Spring of 2023. Allen received a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science.
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‘Christmas at Augustana’ Features Local Students
The Augustana College Department of Music recently presented Christmas at Augustana. More than 200 student musicians took the stage to share their talents in what has become a highlight of the Augustana and Quad-Cities holiday season. Presented by Quad City Bank and Trust, “Christmas at Augustana” has thrilled audiences since 2008. The performance features the […]
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USF Named a Top Midwest College for Diversity by WSJ/College Pulse
The University of St. Francis (USF) has been recognized as a top Midwest college for the diversity of its student population according to the 2024 Best Colleges in America rankings by WSJ/College Pulse. In the report, USF ranked ninth in the Midwest for its diversity, which WSJ/College Pulse measures based on “the basis of student […]
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Honor Society Amanda McClellan, of Monee, recently was initiated into the Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, the nation’s oldest and most selective all-discipline collegiate honor society. McClellan was initiated at the University of Maryland – Global Campus. McClellan is among approximately 25,000 students, faculty, professional staff, and alumni to be initiated into Phi Kappa […]