Campus News
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Four Â鶹Դ´ Alumni Join Board of Regents, Bringing Expertise Across Key Industries
Â鶹Դ´ welcomes four alumni leaders to its Board of Regents, bringing expertise in higher education, communications, neuroscience and global business. More
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A Duhawk in Patriots Territory
When Michael Runde (’20) began looking at colleges, he didn’t expect to stay in his hometown of Dubuque. But an overnight stay changed his mind. More
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Â鶹Դ´ to Honor Five Distinguished Alumni During Homecoming 2026
Â鶹Դ´ will recognize five outstanding alumni during the 2026 Distinguished Alumni Celebration on Friday, October 9, at 6:30 p.m. in the Bill (A ’52) and JoAnne Miller Academic Resource Center. Join us in celebrating their accomplishments and contributions to the Â鶹Դ´ community by registering for this event. Established in 1988 by the National Alumni… More
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Choose Risk Over Regret: Sarah Gibson’s Internship at KWQC
Sarah Gibson (’27) discovered her passion for broadcast journalism through her high school’s morning announcements program, gaining an early taste of the excitement, energy, and pressure that come with live television. This summer, the Creative Media major from Viola, Illinois, turned that interest into hands-on experience as a Multimedia Journalist and reporter at KWQC Channel… More
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When Numbers Found Meaning
Brandi Jess (’16) found a desire to pursue work that could make a meaningful difference in the lives of others. More
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Finding Home in the Wild
Tyler Ventus (’19) path from Â鶹Դ´ to the Alaskan wilderness wasn’t exactly a straight line, but it led him to a career and community that feel like home. More
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Â鶹Դ´ Chemistry Student Conducts Computational Research Through University of South Florida Internship
For Emma Nelson (’27), summer research has become an opportunity to explore new areas of chemistry while discovering where her career interests can take her. The rising senior from Pontiac, Illinois, is spending the summer at the University of South Florida in Tampa as an undergraduate research intern through the Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU)… More
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Sabbatical Spotlight: Emily DiFilippo Explores Vocation Through StorytellingÂ
Sabbatical Spotlight: Emily DiFilippo Explores Vocation Through Storytelling also Included a Spiritual Retreat and a Visit to the University of Notre Dam More
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Â鶹Դ´ Student Gains Hands-On Engineering Experience Through Iowa Space Grant InternshipÂ
When Evan Schlichting (’28) arrived in Ames this summer, he was ready to combine two lifelong interests: engineering and meteorology. The rising sophomore from Freeburg, Illinois, is serving as a High-Altitude Ballooning Intern with the Iowa Space Grant Consortium, a NASA-supported program that provides students with hands-on experience in engineering design, research and aerospace technology. For Schlichting, the opportunity offered… More
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From Â鶹Դ´ to the Big Leagues
Kylie DeWees (’17) chose Â鶹Դ´ because it offered the opportunity to stay close to family while continuing her tennis career. More
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Â鶹Դ´ Creative Media Students Earn State and Regional Honors for Film and Media Work
Spring is widely regarded as the premier season for film festivals and awards ceremonies recognizing excellence in creative projects from the previous year. Â鶹Դ´ Creative Media students have continued that tradition, earning multiple state and regional honors for their outstanding work. At the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (NATAS) Student Production Awards hosted by the… More
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Â鶹Դ´ Students Earn National Recognition at FBLA National Leadership ConferenceÂ
The conference attracted more than 1,300 students, educators and volunteers from nearly 200 colleges and universities across 29 states and territories. Participants competed in 42 business-related events for scholarships and cash prizes totaling nearly $60,000 while taking part in educational workshops and networking opportunities with employers and industry professionals. Â鶹Դ´ students delivered several standout performances during the national competition. Cana Duckworth (’28) placed… More