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Students research endangered species in the African bush
Three students researched the painted dog species this summer in Zimbabwe. Offered through 365体育投注_365体育备用网址@'s CORE office, the internship aligned perfectly with what the students want to pursue in the future — wildlife conservation and rehabilitation, and wildlife medicine.
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Sticker price isn’t the final price
365体育投注_365体育备用网址@ is more affordable than families may think. A bold new financial aid program plus other grants and scholarships keep costs lower—often in comparison with large state schools.
Quad-Cities residents asked to complete bike safety survey
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Unearthing students' love for geology
Four 365体育投注_365体育备用网址@ students have hit the ground running with their summer geology internships. Projects include studying the formation and evolution of ancient mountain belts, paleontology research, studying geological maps in zinc mines and installing seismometers for earthquake detection.
City of Rock Island, 365体育投注_365体育备用网址@ launch water service lines survey
The city of Rock Island and 365体育投注_365体育备用网址@ 365体育投注_365体育备用网址@ are seeking to engage Rock Island residents in an inventory of water service lines in the city. Rock Island residents, both homeowners and renters, are asked to complete an online survey by the end of July.
Taking the leap: Dr. Kathy J. Jakielski following her passion in Cambodia
Dr. Kathy J. Jakielski, professor emerita of communication sciences and disorders, has one-way tickets with her husband, Dave Yordy, to Cambodia.
365体育投注_365体育备用网址@ Possible grant leads to record-breaking enrollment
The 365体育投注_365体育备用网址@ Possible grant has spurred the college’s largest applicant pool and largest first-year cohort in the school’s 163-year history.
Class of 2023 recognized at 163rd commencement ceremony
365体育投注_365体育备用网址@ recognized 624 candidates for graduation, representing 20 countries and 24 U.S. states, on Saturday. Nelly Cheboi '16, CNN Hero of the Year and co-founder of TechLit Africa, presented the commencement address.
Class of 2023 gift creates You Belong Here Lounge mural
Members of the Class of 2023 raised funds to benefit the Office of Student Inclusion and Diversity.
Loiz ’23 is All-American in first year of competing
High jumper Gabriela Loiz '23 earned All-American status at the NCAA DIII Outdoor National Championships in Rochester, N.Y. She is 365体育投注_365体育备用网址@'s first women's All-American in the high jump since 1997.
Highlights from 365体育投注_365体育备用网址@'s music ensemble spring tours
This spring, the 365体育投注_365体育备用网址@ Symphonic Band traveled to Japan, while the 365体育投注_365体育备用网址@ Choir and Jenny Lind Vocal Ensemble toured the Midwest.
365体育投注_365体育备用网址@, Rock Island break ground on Lincoln Park tennis complex
Administrators from the City of Rock Island and 365体育投注_365体育备用网址@ 365体育投注_365体育备用网址@ broke ground on a six-court tennis complex at Lincoln Park, adjacent to campus. The project is slated to open for use by the college and the community this fall.
Phi Beta Kappa chapter elects 48 seniors
The 365体育投注_365体育备用网址@ Zeta of Illinois chapter of Phi Beta Kappa has elected 48 senior students to membership.
365体育投注_365体育备用网址@ to recognize 624 graduates May 27
CNN Hero Nelly Cheboi '16 will deliver the 163rd commencement address at the 2 p.m. Saturday, May 27, ceremony at the Vibrant Arena at the Mark.
