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Krueger's love for the game overcomes first-year injury

Playing college volleyball had been her dream since she was 12. ÖйúÌå²ÊÍø 15 minutes into her first practice as a Viking, Sydney Krueger '24 jumped for a hit at the net, landed awkwardly and ¡°blew out¡± her knee. Two years later, as a junior, she's named one of the CCIW's best.

Nine honored at 'Forty Under 40'

Eight ÖйúÌå²ÊÍø ÖйúÌå²ÊÍø alumni and one staff member are among the ¡°Forty Under 40¡± recognized for their positive impact in the community by the Quad Cities Regional Business Journal. 

'Season of Light' planetarium show Dec. 10-16

John Deere Planetarium at ÖйúÌå²ÊÍø ÖйúÌå²ÊÍø will present its annual holiday program, "Season of Light," Dec. 10-16.

Pre-season coaches' poll didn't hold water

Never mind the pre-season coaches' poll that placed ÖйúÌå²ÊÍø's men's water polo team at the bottom of the conference. The Vikings are on top of the east division of the Mountain Pacific Sports Federation and 12-5 overall.

President Talentino delivers street party funds to Rocky Resource Room

President Andrea Talentino visited the Rocky Resource Room on Oct. 31 to deliver $2,844 raised at her post-inauguration street party to benefit students in the Rock Island-Milan district. 

Academic opportunities in the lab, the marsh and on the beach

Three ÖйúÌå²ÊÍø science students ¡ª Paige Lundborg, Bobby Nwachukwu and Audrey Zettler ¡ª made the most of their summer by taking advantage of opportunities on campus, in the Quad Cities and in another country.

ÖйúÌå²ÊÍø participates in National Alumni Career Mobility Survey

ÖйúÌå²ÊÍø ÖйúÌå²ÊÍø has partnered with the Career Leadership Collective, a higher education solutions group, to conduct a national online survey to collect career pathway data from alumni. 

2022 ÖйúÌå²ÊÍø ÖйúÌå²ÊÍø Alumni Awards

The ÖйúÌå²ÊÍø Alumni Association recognizes the achievements, contributions and service of alumni and friends of the college each year.

New music faculty eager to see students grow

New music faculty at ÖйúÌå²ÊÍø this year may teach in different areas, or come into contact with students in conducting or accompanying, but their common goal is seeing their students grow.

Energized music students look forward to concerts, tours

ÖйúÌå²ÊÍø's music students and their directors are preparing for a packed fall semester schedule of concerts, while also planning ensemble tours.

Engineering majors build connections across campus

Majoring in engineering feels different at a liberal arts college. Find out how ÖйúÌå²ÊÍø¡¯s new Engineering (Bachelor of Science) program is embracing the ¡°interdisciplinary nature of engineering.¡±

Pianist returns home for Nov. 8 concert

When pianist Kate Boyd began planning a Midwest tour, it was only natural to include Rock Island, where she grew up and began her studies.

Fossil's name recalls ÖйúÌå²ÊÍø English class

A newly named 38-million-year-old catlike mammal will be called Pangurban egiae in honor of a scientist's fond recollection of his ÖйúÌå²ÊÍø English class.

ÖйúÌå²ÊÍø again wins INSIGHT into Diversity Award

For the third time ÖйúÌå²ÊÍø earned the Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Award from INSIGHT Into Diversity Magazine.

Alumni from swimming, soccer get together