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Dean Wes Brooks and Officer Tone

Å·ÖÞ±­ÍøÍ¶_Å·ÖÞ±­ÍâΧapp-Ͷע¹ÙÍø Police Department swears in Officer Ryan Tone

The Moline native and 1985 Å·ÖÞ±­ÍøÍ¶_Å·ÖÞ±­ÍâΧapp-Ͷע¹ÙÍø graduate became the newest member of the Å·ÖÞ±­ÍøÍ¶_Å·ÖÞ±­ÍâΧapp-Ͷע¹ÙÍø Police Department. 

Student in front of Westerlin

Å·ÖÞ±­ÍøÍ¶_Å·ÖÞ±­ÍâΧapp-Ͷע¹ÙÍø students moving out and doing good

Items donated will benefit The Salvation Army and Closet2Closet,a local nonprofit that distributes clothing to youth in foster care. The organization was founded 10 years ago by Dr. Allison Haskill, Å·ÖÞ±­ÍøÍ¶_Å·ÖÞ±­ÍâΧapp-Ͷע¹ÙÍø professor of communication sciences and disorders.

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Phi Beta Kappa chapter elects members from the Class of 2024

Å·ÖÞ±­ÍøÍ¶_Å·ÖÞ±­ÍâΧapp-Ͷע¹ÙÍø's Zeta of Illinois chapter of Phi Beta Kappa elected 46 senior students to membership. Members are chosen for their academic achievements and demonstrated commitment to the ideals of a liberal arts education.

President Andrea Talentino at commencement

Å·ÖÞ±­ÍøÍ¶_Å·ÖÞ±­ÍâΧapp-Ͷע¹ÙÍø prepares to graduate 500 Vikings

The 500 candidates for graduates represent 68 majors, 19 states and 20 countries at the college¡¯s 164th annual convocation.

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Senior Honors Celebration 2024 honorees

Å·ÖÞ±­ÍøÍ¶_Å·ÖÞ±­ÍâΧapp-Ͷע¹ÙÍø Å·ÖÞ±­ÍøÍ¶_Å·ÖÞ±­ÍâΧapp-Ͷע¹ÙÍø will hold its annual Senior Honors Celebration on May 24 in Centennial Hall. The list of honorees is below.

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Candidates for graduation 2024

Å·ÖÞ±­ÍøÍ¶_Å·ÖÞ±­ÍâΧapp-Ͷע¹ÙÍø¡¯s Commencement ceremony is a celebration of the pride we share in our students¡¯ accomplishments and opportunities during their studies on our campus. Names listed here represent candidates for graduation; inclusion does not indicate completion of the degree requirements.

Residents with students at Longview Park

Å·ÖÞ±­ÍøÍ¶_Å·ÖÞ±­ÍâΧapp-Ͷע¹ÙÍø students envision future of Longview Park

The master plan will be used to guide future planning at the more than century-old park. City of Rock Island leaders said they will use the plan information to apply for a state-funded Open Space Lands Acquisition & Development Grant.

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Å·ÖÞ±­ÍøÍ¶_Å·ÖÞ±­ÍâΧapp-Ͷע¹ÙÍø launching Success Teams

Beginning fall 2024, every Å·ÖÞ±­ÍøÍ¶_Å·ÖÞ±­ÍâΧapp-Ͷע¹ÙÍø student will be paired with a Success Team, a multi-pronged team.

Danny Ford in Greece

How to start a dream job right after (or before) graduating from Å·ÖÞ±­ÍøÍ¶_Å·ÖÞ±­ÍâΧapp-Ͷע¹ÙÍø

Three 2024 grads show what can happen with curiosity, internships, good challenges and support from their Å·ÖÞ±­ÍøÍ¶_Å·ÖÞ±­ÍâΧapp-Ͷע¹ÙÍø success team.

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Alumni share their latest news!

2024 V¨¢zquez-Valarezo Poetry Award winners announced

The award is sponsored by Dr. Jeanneth V¨¢zquez, professor of Spanish. Winners receive a small monetary award and a certificate of recognition. The award is named in honor of two educators, the late Honorato Vazquez and the late Angelica Valarezo, writers who worked in the field of education in Ecuador for 35 years. In addition to recognizing excellence, the award is designed to encourage student poets to submit their work for consideration.

Courtney Thames '25 presenting

Celebration of Learning 2024 showcases research

The annual Celebration of Learning showcases work by students, faculty and staff at Å·ÖÞ±­ÍøÍ¶_Å·ÖÞ±­ÍâΧapp-Ͷע¹ÙÍø. This year's celebration on May 8 included poster presentations, interactive sessions, an art show, panel presentations and special events.

Presenters at WATERCON

Å·ÖÞ±­ÍøÍ¶_Å·ÖÞ±­ÍâΧapp-Ͷע¹ÙÍø students present at state water conference

Å·ÖÞ±­ÍøÍ¶_Å·ÖÞ±­ÍâΧapp-Ͷע¹ÙÍø students joined utilities and industry suppliers, consultants, manufacturers and regulators at the Illinois Section of the American Water Association to present research from the multi-faceted water line inventory project. 

Actors in "Our Country's Good"

Å·ÖÞ±­ÍøÍ¶_Å·ÖÞ±­ÍâΧapp-Ͷע¹ÙÍø Å·ÖÞ±­ÍøÍ¶_Å·ÖÞ±­ÍâΧapp-Ͷע¹ÙÍø presents ¡®Our Country¡¯s Good¡¯

¡°Our Country¡¯s Good,¡± will be directed by Jeff Coussens, Å·ÖÞ±­ÍøÍ¶_Å·ÖÞ±­ÍâΧapp-Ͷע¹ÙÍø professor of theatre arts.

Max Sellers

Max Sellers first Viking men¡¯s volleyball All-American

All-American Max Sellers helped lead the Å·ÖÞ±­ÍøÍ¶_Å·ÖÞ±­ÍâΧapp-Ͷע¹ÙÍø Viking men's volleyball team to an 18-7 record, the best in program history.

Career outcomes

Career Outcomes

Class of 2024 outcomes, of those who responded to the survey. Source: Institutional Research at Å·ÖÞ±­ÍøÍ¶_Å·ÖÞ±­ÍâΧapp-Ͷע¹ÙÍø; CORE (Careers, Opportunities, Research, Exploration) at Å·ÖÞ±­ÍøÍ¶_Å·ÖÞ±­ÍâΧapp-Ͷע¹ÙÍø



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