Local Higher Education

  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

  The University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point honored more than 2500 undergraduate students, for attaining high grade point averages, during the spring semester of the 2025-2026 academic year. Full-time undergraduates who earned grade points of 3.90 to 4.0 (4.0 equals straight-As) are given the Highest Honors designation.  High Honor citations go

  Mount Mercy University in Cedar Rapids, IA, congratulates May 2026 graduates. Tyler Richards, Rock Falls, IL, received a Bachelor of Arts degree. Located in Cedar Rapids, IA, Mount Mercy University is the regional Catholic, Mercy University that promises students of diverse backgrounds, ages, and faiths a challenging, practical education,

  Chloe Austin-Roeder of Morrison, IL, has been named to the University of New England’s Dean’s List for the spring semester 2026.  Dean’s List students have attained a grade point average of 3.3 or better, out of a possible 4.0 at the end of the semester. The University of New