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Fit & Strong! participants

Å·ÖÞ±­ÍøÍ¶_Å·ÖÞ±­ÍâΧapp-Ͷע¹ÙÍø students lead fitness program for older adults

Å·ÖÞ±­ÍøÍ¶_Å·ÖÞ±­ÍâΧapp-Ͷע¹ÙÍø student instructors lead the low-impact course at the Moline Activity Center.

Erickson Residence Center exterior

Å·ÖÞ±­ÍøÍ¶_Å·ÖÞ±­ÍâΧapp-Ͷע¹ÙÍø receives $6.7 million from Illinois Board of Higher Education

The $6.7 million grant is being used for the Erickson Residence Center renovation. The project, which continues through August 2024, includes a new HVAC system, windows, bathrooms, flooring and storage/cabinets in residence hall rooms. 

Old Main

2024 Francophone Film Festival begins Feb. 20

The annual Francophone Film Festival at Å·ÖÞ±­ÍøÍ¶_Å·ÖÞ±­ÍâΧapp-Ͷע¹ÙÍø will screen a film each Tuesday from Feb. 20 to March 19. All films are free and open to the public. Films begin at 7 p.m. in the auditorium of the Olin Center on campus.

Snow bear

Students create amazing snow sculptures for contest

Students braved sub-zero wind chills for the 2024 Winter Wonderland Competition. The contest featured 23 entries, with judging criteria centered on the creativity and quality of the sculpture.

John Hildreth

Dr. John Hildreth receives ¡®I Have A Dream¡¯ Award

Dr. John Hildreth had no idea he was going to be honored at the Martin Luther King, Jr., Community Center¡¯s 41st annual Memorial Service and Award Ceremony.

Dr. Gauri A. Pitale

Dr. Gauri A. Pitale selected as Å·ÖÞ±­ÍøÍ¶_Å·ÖÞ±­ÍâΧapp-Ͷע¹ÙÍø¡¯s vice president for diversity, equity and inclusion

Dr. Gauri A. Pitale, an accomplished educator with extensive experience in DEI programming and advising student clubs and organizations, will join the college Feb. 29 to lead Å·ÖÞ±­ÍøÍ¶_Å·ÖÞ±­ÍâΧapp-Ͷע¹ÙÍø¡¯s Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion.

Dean Wes Brooks swears in Officer Braden Frazelle

Å·ÖÞ±­ÍøÍ¶_Å·ÖÞ±­ÍâΧapp-Ͷע¹ÙÍø swears in Officer Braden Frazelle

Officer Braden Frazelle began serving the college as a public safety officer in March 2022. He was sworn in Jan. 9 at the Hamann Concert Hall. 

Maitreyi Shrikhande

Shrikhande's dream of becoming a doctor 'actually happening' at Å·ÖÞ±­ÍøÍ¶_Å·ÖÞ±­ÍâΧapp-Ͷע¹ÙÍø

When making her college decision, 20-year-old Davenport native Maitreyi Shrikhande '26 strictly weighed academics and athletics.

Reggie Williams

Community invited to ¡®Called to Love¡¯ MLK event

The free event features keynote speaker Dr. Reggie Williams and student performances, including step group Heavy Steppas.

Andrea Talentino, Erik Bergren and Kimberly Murphy

Bergren adds fourth generation to family's Å·ÖÞ±­ÍøÍ¶_Å·ÖÞ±­ÍâΧapp-Ͷע¹ÙÍø legacy

Despite being a fourth-generation Viking, Erik Bergren '25 said he didn't feel pressured to choose Å·ÖÞ±­ÍøÍ¶_Å·ÖÞ±­ÍâΧapp-Ͷע¹ÙÍø. In an interview with the Quad-City Times, the economics and public health double major talks about his college experience.

Tyler Vens

Class Notes

Alumni share their news and photos! 

Planetarium

Å·ÖÞ±­ÍøÍ¶_Å·ÖÞ±­ÍâΧapp-Ͷע¹ÙÍø¡¯s Å·ÖÞ±­ÍøÍ¶_Å·ÖÞ±­ÍâΧapp-Ͷע¹ÙÍø Physics and Engineering Society receives honor

The honor recognizes Å·ÖÞ±­ÍøÍ¶_Å·ÖÞ±­ÍâΧapp-Ͷע¹ÙÍø¡¯s chapter as a top-tier student-led physical sciences organization. This distinction is earned by less than 15% of top chapters nationally. The chapter has been advised by Dr. Cecilia Vogel since 1993.

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Wall Street Journal ranks Å·ÖÞ±­ÍøÍ¶_Å·ÖÞ±­ÍâΧapp-Ͷע¹ÙÍø No. 9 among best liberal arts schools in the Midwest

The ranking focuses on student outcomes, the learning environment and diversity.

Basketball court

Å·ÖÞ±­ÍøÍ¶_Å·ÖÞ±­ÍâΧapp-Ͷע¹ÙÍø announces leadership change for men's basketball program

Director of Athletics Michael Zapolski  names Assistant Coach Jordan Delp Acting Head Coach

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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