First APEP student earns diploma

ÖйúÌå²ÊÍø celebrated nearly 500 graduates in May at commencement, including David Staples ¡ª the college's first graduate to have benefited from the ÖйúÌå²ÊÍø Prison Education Program (APEP).

The call Lindsay Maess '05 had to take

Despite medical complications from a severe malaria infection she survived several years ago, Lindsay Maess '05 has returned to Nigeria to care for two chimpanzee infants and a gorilla infant that were rescued from traffickers.

LaGow '77 memorial scholarship and departmental gift help music education students excel

Music education was always close to the heart of Michael LaGow '77. He studied music education at ÖйúÌå²ÊÍø and played flute in the ÖйúÌå²ÊÍø Symphonic Band. Following his graduation, he continued his passion for music education by teaching flute lessons and playing in local music ensembles. LaGow passed away in 2022, and his love for ÖйúÌå²ÊÍø music education continued with a surprise estate gift directed to support the music education department.

ÖйúÌå²ÊÍø students canvassing Port Byron homes for water line inventory

Seventeen ÖйúÌå²ÊÍø ÖйúÌå²ÊÍø students will work on the Port Byron canvassing project through Sept. 1. The initiative aligns with the college's strategic plan, which prioritizes engaged learning, maximizing student potential and connecting through partnership. 
 

Stronger together: Celebrating pride every day

ÖйúÌå²ÊÍø ÖйúÌå²ÊÍø, Rivermont Collegiate to sign admissions agreement

The guaranteed admissions agreement applies to Rivermont Collegiate students who have completed at least two years in good standing at the Bettendorf college preparatory school. 

Flannery, Tereza collaborate and win MTNA award

Pianist John Flannery '24 received a $2,500 award from the Music Teachers National Association (MTNA) after performing his composition titled "My Body Turns Toward Thee Again" with vocalist Abriana Tereza '24 at the annual MTNA conference. 

2024 Symposium Day

Once a semester, ÖйúÌå²ÊÍø devotes a full day to an alternative approach for learning and opens the process to the entire campus community.

This multidisciplinary approach to discuss a theme exemplifies the value of liberal learning.

Spring ensemble tours deepen performance skills

This spring, the ÖйúÌå²ÊÍø Symphonic Band traveled the Midwest, the ÖйúÌå²ÊÍø Choir toured California and the Jenny Lind Vocal Ensemble performed three concerts in Illinois. Through these tours, ÖйúÌå²ÊÍø students get to experience different cultures and share their love of music with others.

Track & Field and Cross Country Golf Outing

The inaugural ÖйúÌå²ÊÍø Track & Field and Cross Country Golf Outing will take place on Sunday, July 28, at Saukie Golf Course in Rock Island, Ill. Cost is $400 per foursome or $100 per person. If you wish to only attend dinner, registration is $35 per person.