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With a boost from faculty, students go abroad to do research
Three students who were in France and Sweden this past summer certainly put the ¡°study¡± in study abroad. Find out how Madelyn Garrigan '26, Moira Baggot '26 and Karla Collazo '27 each found learning experiences thousands of miles from home to match their career interests.
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Alumni share their latest news and photos!
Forbes names Å·ÖÞ±ÍøͶ_Å·ÖÞ±ÍâΧapp-Ͷע¹ÙÍø one of 25 private colleges with generous financial aid
On the Forbes list of Top Å·ÖÞ±ÍøͶ_Å·ÖÞ±ÍâΧapp-Ͷע¹ÙÍøs again this year, Å·ÖÞ±ÍøͶ_Å·ÖÞ±ÍâΧapp-Ͷע¹ÙÍø Å·ÖÞ±ÍøͶ_Å·ÖÞ±ÍâΧapp-Ͷע¹ÙÍø has been recognized as one of 25 private colleges around the country that offer students generous financial aid and scholarships.
Å·ÖÞ±ÍøͶ_Å·ÖÞ±ÍâΧapp-Ͷע¹ÙÍø to celebrate its ¡®best move¡¯ on Sept. 21
Å·ÖÞ±ÍøͶ_Å·ÖÞ±ÍâΧapp-Ͷע¹ÙÍø Å·ÖÞ±ÍøͶ_Å·ÖÞ±ÍâΧapp-Ͷע¹ÙÍø invites the community to celebrate the college¡¯s 150th anniversary in Rock Island from 6-7:30 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 21, at Rock Island¡¯s Schwiebert Riverfront Park.
Å·ÖÞ±ÍøͶ_Å·ÖÞ±ÍâΧapp-Ͷע¹ÙÍø welcomes Class of 2029
Members of Å·ÖÞ±ÍøͶ_Å·ÖÞ±ÍâΧapp-Ͷע¹ÙÍø Å·ÖÞ±ÍøͶ_Å·ÖÞ±ÍâΧapp-Ͷע¹ÙÍø¡¯s Class of 2029 started the next chapter of their educational careers on Sept. 2 when classes begin. The class of 783 was selected from across the globe from 9,100+ applications ¡ª the largest in college history.
Frieze Lectures tackle four lenses of death beginning Oct. 23
The Frieze Lectures series continues for its 28th year, from Oct. 23 to Nov. 13. This year¡¯s lectures will consider subjects related to death, dying and mortality through four distinct lenses: anthropology, art, poetry and psychology.
Å·ÖÞ±ÍøͶ_Å·ÖÞ±ÍâΧapp-Ͷע¹ÙÍø announces STEM/Q Center and coordinator
This fall Å·ÖÞ±ÍøͶ_Å·ÖÞ±ÍâΧapp-Ͷע¹ÙÍø is launching its STEM/Q Center, designed to support student achievement in STEM (science, technology, engineering, mathematics). Find out more about the center and its coordinator, Karen Lindebrekke.
Older adults find community, student finds new calling
It started as a simple partnership: Å·ÖÞ±ÍøͶ_Å·ÖÞ±ÍâΧapp-Ͷע¹ÙÍø students leading an exercise program for older adults at the Moline Activity Center. But what happened came as a surprise. Discover the unexpected twist in this feel-good, life-changing collaboration.
Student-athletes take the Viking spirit to Europe and Costa Rica
Å·ÖÞ±ÍøͶ_Å·ÖÞ±ÍâΧapp-Ͷע¹ÙÍø's $2,000 Augie Choice grant opens doors ¡ª and borders. With the help of Augie Choice, student-athletes are competing abroad, exploring new cultures and creating memories with teammates. This summer alone: Scotland, Portugal, Spain, Greece, Italy and Costa Rica. Read about five teams' global adventures.
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Alumni share their latest news and photos!
Students take on D.C. with alumni support
Four Å·ÖÞ±ÍøͶ_Å·ÖÞ±ÍâΧapp-Ͷע¹ÙÍø students spent a week in Washington, D.C., this summer for a career leadership immersion supported by the college¡¯s Bahls Institute for Leadership and Service. The initiative connects students with alumni professionals and introduces them to possible career paths in the nation¡¯s capital.
Vikings test-drive their careers this summer
The best way to get career-ready? Jump in and do the work. Summer internships give students the chance to use classroom lessons in real-world settings. Meet four of the Å·ÖÞ±ÍøͶ_Å·ÖÞ±ÍâΧapp-Ͷע¹ÙÍø students who chose to stay local to share their talents and hone their skills for future careers.
Å·ÖÞ±ÍøͶ_Å·ÖÞ±ÍâΧapp-Ͷע¹ÙÍø receives $500,000 for student scholarships and financial aid
Å·ÖÞ±ÍøͶ_Å·ÖÞ±ÍâΧapp-Ͷע¹ÙÍø will receive $100,000 annually over the next five years from The Austin E. Knowlton Foundation. The money will give current and future Å·ÖÞ±ÍøͶ_Å·ÖÞ±ÍâΧapp-Ͷע¹ÙÍø students the needed resources to achieve their educational dreams.
Augie Acres students make an impact through the food they grow
Augie Acres is Å·ÖÞ±ÍøͶ_Å·ÖÞ±ÍâΧapp-Ͷע¹ÙÍø¡¯s 1.5-acre student-run garden. So far this year, club members have harvested and distributed more than 200 pounds of produce to the campus community and local organizations serving food-insecure people.
Å·ÖÞ±ÍøͶ_Å·ÖÞ±ÍâΧapp-Ͷע¹ÙÍø again named ¡®Best Å·ÖÞ±ÍøͶ_Å·ÖÞ±ÍâΧapp-Ͷע¹ÙÍø¡¯ by Money magazine
Money magazine has once again recognized Å·ÖÞ±ÍøͶ_Å·ÖÞ±ÍâΧapp-Ͷע¹ÙÍø as one of Illinois¡¯ top 30 national liberal arts colleges in its 2025 ¡°Best Å·ÖÞ±ÍøͶ_Å·ÖÞ±ÍâΧapp-Ͷע¹ÙÍøs in America¡± list.
