Student Stories – �鶹ԭ��

�鶹ԭ�� Student Gains Hands-On Engineering Experience Through Iowa Space Grant Internship

Alexis Daack — Wed, 15 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +0000

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…

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�鶹ԭ�� Creative Media Students Earn State and Regional Honors for Film and Media Work

Alexis Daack — Tue, 23 Jun 2026 19:49:23 +0000

Spring is widely regarded as the premier season for film festivals and awards ceremonies recognizing excellence in creative projects from the previous year. �鶹ԭ�� 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…

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�鶹ԭ�� Students Earn National Recognition at FBLA National Leadership Conference

Alexis Daack — Thu, 18 Jun 2026 13:36:49 +0000

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.

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2026 Co-Curricular Awards

Alexis Daack — Thu, 30 Apr 2026 12:39:42 +0000

�鶹ԭ�� recognized outstanding student organizations, student leaders and faculty and staff during the 2026 Co-Curricular Awards, celebrating those who have made a meaningful impact on campus life through leadership, service, collaboration and community engagement. The annual awards highlight the vital role co-curricular involvement plays in the formation of the whole person…

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�鶹ԭ�� Launches Marquette 3+3 Law Program; Moot Court Team Competes on National Stage

Alexis Daack — Thu, 19 Mar 2026 18:02:19 +0000

�鶹ԭ�� is pleased to announce a 3+3 law program partnership with Marquette University Law School, creating an accelerated pathway for students pursuing careers in law. The agreement allows qualified �鶹ԭ�� students to complete three years of undergraduate coursework before transitioning directly into law school, earning both their bachelor’s degree and Juris Doctor in six years.

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All 14 �鶹ԭ�� Students Qualify for FBLA National Leadership Conference in Las Vegas

Alexis Daack — Tue, 03 Mar 2026 18:26:45 +0000

Top honors were awarded to 14 �鶹ԭ�� students at the Iowa chapter of the Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) State Leadership Conference, held at Des Moines Area Community College. All 14 qualified for the FBLA National Leadership Conference in June in Las Vegas, Nevada. The students competed in 28 events and placed in the top four in 23. In addition to competitions…

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�鶹ԭ�� Senior Earns Gold ADDY and Judge’s Choice Award at AAF American Advertising Awards

Alexis Daack — Fri, 27 Feb 2026 15:34:10 +0000

�鶹ԭ�� senior Nora Bruxvoort, a Creative Media major with a minor in Marketing, was recently recognized for her outstanding creative work at the American Advertising Awards hosted by the American Advertising Federation’s local chapter in Dubuque. Bruxvoort received both a Gold ADDY and the Judge’s Choice Award for a promotional video she produced for Bunker Hill Golf Course during her…

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�鶹ԭ��’s Master’s Program in Clinical Mental Health Counseling receives CACREP accreditation

Alexis Daack — Wed, 25 Feb 2026 15:51:20 +0000

�鶹ԭ�� is proud to announce that its Clinical Mental Health Counseling graduate program has received accreditation from the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP), the national accrediting body that sets the highest standards for counseling education in the United States. This accreditation is retroactive for the past 18 months…

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Harmonizing Marketing and Music

Lexi Schroeder — Thu, 31 Jul 2025 14:48:33 +0000

Lauren Boeckman (’26), a Duhawk double majoring in marketing and Spanish, is gaining valuable hands-on experience this summer as a marketing intern at the Springfield Symphony Orchestra, one of Missouri’s oldest and largest arts programs. In her role, she assists with planning for the 91st season, managing tasks like newsletters, emails, social media posts, and various office duties.

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Field Tested and Future Focused

Lexi Schroeder — Wed, 02 Jul 2025 18:37:34 +0000

Eight graduate athletic training students, along with Dr. Molly Figgins, recently represented �鶹ԭ�� at the National Athletic Trainers’ Association (NATA) Annual Convention in Orlando, Florida. The weeklong event offered these future healthcare professionals hands-on exposure to the latest innovations, meaningful networking with peers and alumni, and fresh inspiration to bring back to their…

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