The CGH Health Foundation and CGH Auxiliary have awarded $26,500 in Nursing and Healthcare scholarships, to 15 students pursuing careers in healthcare. Scholarships are awarded based on financial need, academic achievement (minimum 3.0 GPA), and residency within the CGH Medical Center service area. llinois recipients include: • Jill Adolph Nursing
Blackburn College, in Carlinville, IL, has announced its Dean’s List for the Spring 2026 semester. Students named to the Dean’s List must earn a grade point average of 3.6 or higher for the semester. Sterling, IL, residents Amanda Bass and Beth Brill achieved this recognition. Founded in 1837, Blackburn
The University of Wisconsin-Madison has recognized students named to the Dean’s List for the spring semester of the 2025-2026 academic year. Students who achieve at a high level academically are recognized by the Dean of their school or college, at the close of each semester. To be eligible for
More than 9100 students earned degrees from the University of Wisconsin-Madison in May 2026. The University held its Spring 2026 Commencement ceremony for doctoral, MFA, and medical professional candidates at the Kohl Center on Friday, May 8. Its ceremony for undergraduate, law, and other Master’s degree candidates took place
Loras College, Dubuque, IA, announced the names of students who earned a Bachelor’s degree or Master’s degree in 2026. Matthew Marcum, of Rock Falls, IL, received a Bachelor of Science degree, in Biological Research and Politics. He is a graduate of Rock Falls High School.
Quincy University released its Dean’s List for the Spring 2026 semester. Honorees must earn a semester grade point average of at least 3.5 (on a 4.0 scale) to be included in the biannual Dean’s List. Zyan Westbrook, Rock Falls, IL, was one of 402 students who received the honor
Loras College in Dubuque, IA, announced the names of students who earned a Bachelor’s degree or Master’s degree in 2026. Matthew Marcum of Rock Falls, IL, completed a Bachelor of Science degree in Biological Research and Politics. He is a graduate of Rock Falls High School.
More than 11,200 Iowa State University students, in Ames, IA, have been recognized for outstanding academic achievement, by being named to the 2026 spring semester Dean’s List. Students named to the Dean’s List must earn a grade point average of at least 3.50 on a 4.00 scale, while carrying
On Tuesday, July 7, 2026, the University of Wyoming listed the following students from Illinois, on the 2026 spring semester Provost’s Honor Roll. The Provost’s Honor Roll consists of undergraduates who have completed at least six but fewer than 12 hours with a minimum 3.5 grade-point average for the
Clarke University in Dubuque, IA, extends a warm congratulations to the following Class of 2026 May graduates: • Sydney Norman, Fulton, IL, Doctor of Physical Therapy, Physical Therapy. • Hailey Walters, Sterling, IL, Bachelor of Arts, Psychology, Cum Laude. Founded in 1843 by the Sisters of Charity of the
University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh officials have released the names of students who qualified for the Dean’s List and University Honor Roll in spring 2026. The term grade-point average (GPA) requirement for University Honor Roll is 3.3. The term GPA requirement for Dean’s List is 3.75 out of a possible 4.0. To
The following area student has been named to the Dean’s List at the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse for the spring semester of the 2025-26 academic year, ending in May. Qualification for the Dean’s List is limited to students who have attained outstanding academic achievement. To be eligible, students must
Nearly 4900 graduates received degrees from Iowa State University, in Ames, IA, this spring. Graduate and undergraduate commencement ceremonies were held May 14-through-16, 2026. Following are Whiteside County graduates. Prophetstown, IL: Rachel M. Shoemaker, Professional Master of Business Administration, Business Administration, P.M.B.A. (Professional) (Distance.) Sterling, IL: • Koda Lee
College of Saint Mary announces spring 2026 president’s honor roll, dean’s list On Thursday, July 2, 2026, College of Saint Mary (CSM), in Omaha, NE, announced its President’s Honor Roll and Dean’s List, for outstanding academic performance during the spring 2026 semester. There were 129 students on the President’s
On Monday, June 29, 2026, Quincy University released its Dean’s List for the Spring 2026 semester. Honorees must earn a semester grade point average of at least 3.5 (on a 4.0 scale) to be included in the biannual Dean’s List. In total, 402 students received the honor during the