UW-Eau Claire Fall Dean’s List: Brandeis Shore

  On Wednesday, January 28, 2026, the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire is proud to recognize the outstanding academic achievements of the Blugolds who have earned a place on the Dean’s List.  Their commitment to excellence exemplifies the highest standards of scholarship at UW-Eau Claire.  Congratulations on this remarkable accomplishment! Sterling,

Quincy University Dean’s List: Zyan Westbrook

  On Tuesday, January 27, 2026, Quincy University, Iowa Falls, IA, released its Dean’s List for the Fall 2025 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, 379 students received the

University of Dubuque Fall 2025 Dean’s List and Graduates

  The University of Dubuque, in Dubuque, IA, congratulates the following student on being appointed to the Fall Semester 2025 Academic Dean’s List. Full-time students in good academic standing (registered for and having earned 12 or more letter grade credits for the term) who earn a term grade point average

Iowa State University Fall 2025 Dean’s List

  On Friday, January 23, 2026, Iowa State University, in Ames, IA, reported more than 11,800 students have been recognized for outstanding academic achievement, by being named to the 2025 fall semester Dean’s List.  Students named to the Dean’s List must earn a grade point average of at least 3.50

Northern Illinois University Fall 2025 Dean’s List

  Northern Illinois University, in DeKalb, IL, announces its fall 2025 Dean’s List students.  To earn this distinction, students must meet a minimum semester grade point average of 3.5 on a 4.0 scale in the College of Engineering and Engineering Technology, or a minimum of 3.75 on a 4.0 scale

CCC Honors Mary Jo Nier for Customer Service

  Clinton Community College, one of the Eastern Iowa Community Colleges, has announced the recipient of the 2026 Connie Campbell Memorial Customer Service Award.  The award was created in memory of CCC employee Connie Campbell of Camanche, IA, who passed away in June of 2006.  The award honors a CCC

Loras College Dean’s List Recpients

  The following Loras College students were recognized in Dubuque, IA, for academic achievement, during the recent semester, by Dr. Sarah Nytroe, Loras College Provost.  To be eligible, a student must earn a minimum grade-point average of 3.50 for the term and be a full-time student taking at least 12

Iowa State University Fall Graduate: Jacob Moore

  Iowa State University awarded degrees to 1751 graduates this fall.  Graduate and undergraduate Commencement ceremonies were held December 19-20, 2025, at Hilton Coliseum, in Ames, IA. Jacob Kenneth Moore, from Rock Falls, IL, earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Agricultural Studies.

Clarke University Announces Fall 2025 Dean’s List

  Clarke University, Dubuque, IA, is proud to announce that 237 students earned a spot on the Dean’s List for the Fall 2025 semester.  The list recognizes full-time Clarke students who have earned a 3.65 grade-point average or above, on a 4.0 scale, with a minimum of 12 graded undergraduate

UW-Madison Announces Fall 2025 Dean’s List

  The University of Wisconsin-Madison has recognized students named to the Dean’s List for the fall semester of the 2025-2026 academic year. Students who achieve at a high level academically are recognized by the Dean, at the close of each semester.  To be eligible for the Dean’s List, students must

Illinois State Fall 2025 Dean’s List

  These seven Morrison, IL, students were named to the Illinois State University Dean’s List for the 2025 fall term. The campus is in Normal. Eligible students must complete at lease 12 semester hours with a grade-point average of 3.65. • College of Arts:  Hannah Lampdin, Mae Li, Hannah Zinke

November 8 Smashing Pumpkins Event at SVCC

  Whether picking out pumpkins from a field or carving fun faces into them with friends, pumpkins show everyone it’s the fall season.  What happens when it is time to say goodbye to your pumpkins, as they melt onto the porch?  Don’t trash pumpkins after Halloween–smash them! Many think that

Question and Answer Session and Tour of MIT October 26

  Editor’s note:  Arrive a bit early and wander the grounds.  There are now 20 original sculptures in place. The Whiteside Forum will host a presentation, Question & Answer session, and a tour of Morrison Tech (www.morrisontech.edu) on Sunday, October 26, 2025.  The College is acessed directly from IL Route

CCC Artist Reception for Karen Austin October 23

  Clinton Community College will host an Artist Reception for CCC alumnus Karen Austin, on Thursday, October 23, 2025, from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m.  The CCC Library Art Gallery is located at 1000 Lincoln Boulevard, Clinton, IA.  All are invited to attendt.  It will showcase the vibrant photography of a

Meet the Sculptors over Pizza at MIT September 20

  Editor’s note:  Click the link to watch installation of the 20th piece of sculpture, “The Morrison Mavem,” by Melissa Meyer.  Be sure to look in the Maven’s mirror. Morrison Institute of Technology, 701 Portland Avenue, Morrison, IL, will host its First Biennial (two year) Sculpture Show.  Titled  “20 for