Philosophy – �鶹ԭ��

Beckett’s Inspiring Commitment to Social Change

Demeri Mullikin — Sat, 27 Jan 2024 23:08:25 +0000

In the summer of 2020, as a high school senior, Graceann Beckett (’24) received a graduation gift that would set the course for a transformative journey. Tattoos on the Heart: The Power of Boundless Compassion, by Father Gregory Boyle S.J., the founder of Homeboy Industries, opened her eyes to a world of boundless compassion and sparked a passion for social change. Homeboy Industries…

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Joint Programs with Drake Law, St. Ambrose University

Demeri Mullikin — Tue, 12 Dec 2023 18:41:15 +0000

�鶹ԭ�� students can earn both a bachelor’s degree and a law degree in six years thanks to a new partnership with the Drake University Law School. This agreement is in addition to an existing 3+3 program with the University of Iowa College of Law. Furthermore, a new 4+1 Master of Public Health (MPH) articulation agreement was recently completed with long-time partner St. Ambrose University.

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IPTC Grant to Benefit Community College Transfers to Iowa Private Colleges, Universities

Demeri Mullikin — Tue, 20 Jun 2023 21:24:42 +0000

DUBUQUE, Iowa—Students looking to transfer from community college to �鶹ԭ�� and other select private colleges or universities in Iowa will find a more transparent, cost-effective, and coordinated process thanks to a three-year grant awarded by the Arthur Vining Davis Foundations and Teagle Foundation to the Iowa Private Transfer Collaborative (IPTC), a consortium of 17 Iowa nonprofit…

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�鶹ԭ�� May Term, Calendar Change Increase Student Opportunities

room34 — Thu, 02 Mar 2023 00:09:43 +0000

�鶹ԭ�� has announced changes to its academic calendar that will take effect in Fall 2023. The College is beginning and ending its fall semester one week earlier than the current academic calendar. In addition, �鶹ԭ�� is shifting from a January term to a May term schedule to provide students with enhanced experiential learning opportunities. The new schedule will mean that spring…

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Stokes on Spokes

Lexi Schroeder — Mon, 12 Dec 2022 15:55:00 +0000

Chris Stoker (’18) Philosophy Ames, Iowa Many people dream of taking a step back, getting rid of stressors, and taking time to reflect: 2018 graduate Chris Stoker did just that as he left the material world behind for a cross-country bike trip. Although it may seem like an impulsive decision, discerning and taking a step back, became a common theme for all that Chris has done.

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U.S. News Ranks �鶹ԭ�� as Tenth Best Regional College

room34 — Thu, 15 Sep 2022 20:50:26 +0000

�鶹ԭ�� has been named the tenth Best Regional College in the Midwest — a 12-state region — according to the 2023 U.S. News & World Report’s Best Colleges rankings released Monday. �鶹ԭ�� also ranked sixth in Best Value and was the top college or university in Iowa to make the Best Undergraduate Teaching designation, ranking third. The 2023 U.S. News ranking includes data on nearly 1,452…

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�鶹ԭ�� receives $99,991 grant from National Endowment for Humanities

room34 — Thu, 25 Jul 2019 08:26:09 +0000

DUBUQUE, Iowa – �鶹ԭ�� has received a $99,991 grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH). �鶹ԭ�� is the only college in Iowa to receive such a grant. The funds will spur an undergraduate program entitled “Building Ecoliteracy: A General Education Track in Sustainability.” Specifically, the grant will cover development of the program’s four courses that share the theme of…

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