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Walton '98 leads U.S. campaign against malaria
Dr. David Walton '98, who first saw disparities in health care during an Å·ÖÞ±ÍøÍ¶_Å·ÖÞ±ÍâΧapp-Ͷע¹ÙÍø study abroad trip, now will lead the U.S. fight against malaria around the world.

Students discover new perspectives, friends and adventures on travels abroad
Dozens of Å·ÖÞ±ÍøÍ¶_Å·ÖÞ±ÍâΧapp-Ͷע¹ÙÍø students experienced a new culture during the 2022 spring semester and earlier this summer. Find out which Italian sandwich shop now displays an Å·ÖÞ±ÍøÍ¶_Å·ÖÞ±ÍâΧapp-Ͷע¹ÙÍø pennant.

Class of 2026's top majors? Computer science, business, biology
Meet the Class of 2026: most popular names, most popular home states and countries ¡ª and how many have parents (Å·ÖÞ±ÍøÍ¶_Å·ÖÞ±ÍâΧapp-Ͷע¹ÙÍø grads) who work on campus.

Å·ÖÞ±ÍøÍ¶_Å·ÖÞ±ÍâΧapp-Ͷע¹ÙÍø sets fundraising record; endowment passes $200M
Å·ÖÞ±ÍøÍ¶_Å·ÖÞ±ÍâΧapp-Ͷע¹ÙÍø Å·ÖÞ±ÍøÍ¶_Å·ÖÞ±ÍâΧapp-Ͷע¹ÙÍø alumni, parents and friends set a fundraising record in the 2021-2022 fiscal year, topping the previous record by about $2 million.

Å·ÖÞ±ÍøÍ¶_Å·ÖÞ±ÍâΧapp-Ͷע¹ÙÍø recognized for STEM program by INSIGHT Into Diversity
An Å·ÖÞ±ÍøÍ¶_Å·ÖÞ±ÍâΧapp-Ͷע¹ÙÍø Å·ÖÞ±ÍøÍ¶_Å·ÖÞ±ÍâΧapp-Ͷע¹ÙÍø mentoring program that partners junior and senior STEM majors with younger classmates from underrepresented groups has won a national award.

Å·ÖÞ±ÍøÍ¶_Å·ÖÞ±ÍâΧapp-Ͷע¹ÙÍø invites community to Chill on the Hill Sept. 25
Å·ÖÞ±ÍøÍ¶_Å·ÖÞ±ÍâΧapp-Ͷע¹ÙÍø Å·ÖÞ±ÍøÍ¶_Å·ÖÞ±ÍâΧapp-Ͷע¹ÙÍø invites the community to Chill on the Hill Sept. 26 with music at the Anderson Pavilion.
How to go from Å·ÖÞ±ÍøÍ¶_Å·ÖÞ±ÍâΧapp-Ͷע¹ÙÍø to Wall Street to your startup
A Midwesterner from Myanmar, 2014 graduate Khant (Robert) Latt has taken a career path of twists and turns to find his American dream.

Å·ÖÞ±ÍøÍ¶_Å·ÖÞ±ÍâΧapp-Ͷע¹ÙÍø announces new program to dramatically expand financial aid?
Å·ÖÞ±ÍøÍ¶_Å·ÖÞ±ÍâΧapp-Ͷע¹ÙÍø Å·ÖÞ±ÍøÍ¶_Å·ÖÞ±ÍâΧapp-Ͷע¹ÙÍø has launched an innovative financial aid program ¡ª Å·ÖÞ±ÍøÍ¶_Å·ÖÞ±ÍâΧapp-Ͷע¹ÙÍø Possible ¡ª to meet 100% of demonstrated financial need for qualifying newly enrolled students.

Project with city to provide hands-on learning for students?
Å·ÖÞ±ÍøÍ¶_Å·ÖÞ±ÍâΧapp-Ͷע¹ÙÍø President Andrea Talentino announced a partnership between the college and the city of Rock Island to identify lead water service lines as required under a new state law.
Johnson '98 named COO of NFL's Jaguars
Chad Johnson '98 has been named chief operating officer of the NFL's Jacksonville Jaguars. During his career, he has worked with several professional sports franchises, including the Miami Marlins, Florida Panthers and Tampa Bay Lightning.

Let the games begin ¡ª upgraded athletics facilities ready to go
Summer upgrades to athletic facilities already are complete ¡ª and it¡¯s only early July.

Alumni find the edge during 'Great Resignation'
Å·ÖÞ±ÍøÍ¶_Å·ÖÞ±ÍâΧapp-Ͷע¹ÙÍø alumni are part of the ¡°Great Resignation¡± trend, using their education to give them the confidence and insight to make a move.
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Institute for Leadership and Service renamed to honor retiring President Bahls
An alumnus who created Å·ÖÞ±ÍøÍ¶_Å·ÖÞ±ÍâΧapp-Ͷע¹ÙÍø¡¯s Institute for Leadership and Service in 1998 has increased its endowment and renamed it in honor of retiring President Steve Bahls.