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Duart among those to Receive College Funds Through Scholarship
Forty-five Iowa high school and college students have each been awarded $1,000 for college as part of the ISL Education Lending Scholarship. After two years, the program has now awarded $168,000 as college savings deposits for Iowa students.The winners were chosen from among more than 9,000 registrations from Iowa parents, high school students and college students during the spring 2025 registration period.
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Loras College Announces Spring 2025 Dean's List
Loras College has announced the names of students who achieved Dean's List status for the 2025 spring semester. A student must earn a 3.5 grade point average and carry a minimum of 12 credit hours to be recognized. Shellsburg Madi AtkinsonWalford Lauren Keiper William Phillips
Fort Hays State University announces spring 2025 graduates
Fort Hays State University recognized approximately 1,691 graduates during its Spring 2025 commencement ceremonies Friday and Saturday, May 16-17, at Gross Memorial Coliseum in Hays. Graduates who requested privacy are included in the count but omitted from this listing. Students are listed by their hometown, degree, and major. Vinto
Give the Gift of Education with an ISave 529 Account
In celebration of 529 Day, State Treasurer Roby Smith began a new a social media campaign to raise awareness for the ISave 529 plan, and encourage families to take a step toward planning for their children’s future by opening and contributing to ISave 529.“Whether your child is still in diapers or already dreaming about higher education, 529 Day is a perfect reminder to start planning,” said Treasurer Smith.
Hawkeye Community College Announces Spring 2025 Graduates
The following are Hawkeye Community College spring semester graduates and their programs of study. Graduates are listed in alphabetical order by hometown.ABBREVIATION KEY:AA Associate of ArtsAAA Associate of Applied ArtsAAS Associate of Applied ScienceAS Associate of ScienceCERT CertificateDIPL DiplomaH Honors (3.5-3.74)HH High Honors (GPA 3.75-3.99)PH Presidential Honors (GPA 4.
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University of Dubuque Announces Spring 2025 Graduates
The following students from Benton County, are members of the graduating class of 2025 at the University of Dubuque:Belle Plaine, IABonnie Koeppen, Doctor of MinistryNewhall, IAEthan Hudson, Bachelor of Science, Cum LaudeVinton, IABryce Radeke, Bachelor of Science, Magna Cum LaudeThis spring, the University of Dubuque celebrated the academic accomplishments of undergraduate, graduate, and seminary students with two commencement ceremonies on campus.
University of Dubuque Spring Semester 2025 Academic Dean's List
The University of Dubuque congratulates the following students on being appointed to the Spring Semester 2025 Academic Dean's List. Shellsburg, IA Bree SwensonVinton, IA Bryce RadekeWalford, IA Gage WeberFull-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 of 3.
Kirkwood Community College graduates announced
The 2025 Kirkwood Community College Commencement Ceremony was held on Saturday, May 17, at 10 a.m. at the Alliant Energy PowerHouse in downtown Cedar Rapids. Congratulations to all the Kirkwood graduates! Atkins, IA Morgan Bauer, Associate of Applied Science Morgan Bauer, Diploma Emily Colby, Associate of