Category: College

Augustana College 2023 graduate Emily Luming, a communication sciences and disorders (CSD) and Spanish for professional use double major from New Lenox, was nominated to submit a ‘More Than I Imagined’ profile by Madison Haley, CSD instructor and clinical supervisor. Haley said Luming is a bright, dedicated, and thoughtful student, and “As her clinical supervisor, […]

Mathematics students from the University of St. Francis (USF) will have the chance to team with their peers from Dominican University (DU) to participate in a unique experiential learning opportunity as part of the Mathematical Association of America (MAA) Preparation for Industrial Careers in Mathematics (PIC Math) program. The opportunity will challenge students (in a […]

Kristi Yamaoka, a 2023 graduate of the registered nursing program at Kankakee Community College, has been awarded The DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nursing Students. The award is part of The DAISY Foundation’s mission to express gratitude to nurses with programs that recognize them for the extraordinary, compassionate, and skillful care they provide patients and families. […]

In an effort to teach and perform more diverse styles of singing, a member of Western Illinois University’s Music faculty has established the non-profit, professional vocal ensemble, withonevoice. Imagine hearing an ensemble belt out a musical theatre selection and directly follow it with a traditional choral standard in a completely different, Lutheran-style voice quality. The […]

Graduations A total of 1,024 students earned academic degrees or post-baccalaureate certificates after the spring semester at Western Illinois University. Congratulations to the following students! From Bourbonnais: Jaclyn Ward, Master of Arts in Teaching, Alternative Teacher Licensure. From Frankfort: Brian Miller, Master of Science, Instructional Design and Technology. From Mokena: Elizabeth Jean McArthur, Master of […]

The Millikin University community gathered for its annual Honors Convocation and Distinguished Faculty Lecture on Thursday, April 27, at Kirkland Fines Arts Center, to honor faculty, staff, and student accomplishments as the 2022-23 academic year came to a close. More than 90 awards were presented to Millikin students and faculty honored for their commitment to […]

Graduations Jason Nathaniel Wendling, of Crete, was among a record 3,669 graduates who received degrees from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln during commencement exercises May 19 and 20. Wendling earned a Bachelor of Arts, with distinction, from the College of Arts and Sciences. Lauren Tures graduated from Marquette University in Milwaukee on May 20. A nursing […]