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Solar panels to provide 10-11% of energy needs
Å·ÖÞ±ÍøÍ¶_Å·ÖÞ±ÍâΧapp-Ͷע¹ÙÍø Å·ÖÞ±ÍøÍ¶_Å·ÖÞ±ÍâΧapp-Ͷע¹ÙÍø has installed nearly 3,500 solar panels in the past year, after a student-initiated task force recommended the project to reduce the carbon footprint.
Å·ÖÞ±ÍøÍ¶_Å·ÖÞ±ÍâΧapp-Ͷע¹ÙÍø pioneers prison education program
Starting this fall, Å·ÖÞ±ÍøÍ¶_Å·ÖÞ±ÍâΧapp-Ͷע¹ÙÍø will offer a four-year degree program for incarcerated men at East Moline Correctional Center.

Tom Jessee named head men¡¯s basketball coach
Tom Jessee, a 1991 Å·ÖÞ±ÍøÍ¶_Å·ÖÞ±ÍâΧapp-Ͷע¹ÙÍø graduate and long-time assistant coach, was named the 17th head basketball coach in the 120-year history of the Viking men's program.

Grant to help launch new minor in integrative medicine and humanities
The minor and an internship program with UnityPoint Health will serve students who pursue pre-professional degrees in health care.
New York Times features 2020 grad's research
Geology/geography double major Josh Malone '20 of Chenoa, Ill., never imagined his Senior Inquiry research would one day be featured in The New York Times.

Dr. Emily Landon ¡¯99 to speak at commencement
Dr. Emily Landon ¡¯99 will be the commencement speaker for the classes of 2020 and 2021 at the Å·ÖÞ±ÍøÍ¶_Å·ÖÞ±ÍâΧapp-Ͷע¹ÙÍø Å·ÖÞ±ÍøÍ¶_Å·ÖÞ±ÍâΧapp-Ͷע¹ÙÍø ceremonies on May 23.

Hasselmo winner to explore where religion, environmentalism intersect
A triple major in religion, English and German studies, Annelisa Burns '22 of Naperville, Ill., is the winner of the 2021 Hasselmo Award for Academic Pursuit.

Å·ÖÞ±ÍøÍ¶_Å·ÖÞ±ÍâΧapp-Ͷע¹ÙÍø plans three commencement ceremonies May 23
Å·ÖÞ±ÍøÍ¶_Å·ÖÞ±ÍâΧapp-Ͷע¹ÙÍø Å·ÖÞ±ÍøÍ¶_Å·ÖÞ±ÍâΧapp-Ͷע¹ÙÍø will hold three separate graduation ceremonies for the classes of 2020 and 2021 on Sunday, May 23.

When music meets math, advisors make it work
Math and music. Most people would think they are very different academic subjects but actually they're very similar, says double-major Jared Reiling '23.
Lindberg Center continues to take shape
Construction of the Peter J. Lindberg, M.D., Center for Health and Human Performance is on schedule to be finished in 2021. Here is a look at recent progress.

What¡¯s at the CORE of Å·ÖÞ±ÍøÍ¶_Å·ÖÞ±ÍâΧapp-Ͷע¹ÙÍø grads¡¯ career success?
Here¡¯s how the Å·ÖÞ±ÍøÍ¶_Å·ÖÞ±ÍâΧapp-Ͷע¹ÙÍø community helped Genesis Li '21 get into her dream grad school.

U.S. News ranks Å·ÖÞ±ÍøÍ¶_Å·ÖÞ±ÍâΧapp-Ͷע¹ÙÍø high in innovation
Based on survey results from peer schools, Å·ÖÞ±ÍøÍ¶_Å·ÖÞ±ÍâΧapp-Ͷע¹ÙÍø ranked No. 1 on U.S. News' Most Innovative Schools list among liberal arts colleges in Illinois and No. 42 nationally.
Class Notes April 2021
Alumni share their latest news and photos!

Eastern Iowa and Å·ÖÞ±ÍøÍ¶_Å·ÖÞ±ÍâΧapp-Ͷע¹ÙÍø create partnership
Å·ÖÞ±ÍøÍ¶_Å·ÖÞ±ÍâΧapp-Ͷע¹ÙÍø Å·ÖÞ±ÍøÍ¶_Å·ÖÞ±ÍâΧapp-Ͷע¹ÙÍø and Eastern Iowa Community Å·ÖÞ±ÍøÍ¶_Å·ÖÞ±ÍâΧapp-Ͷע¹ÙÍøs have announced Å·ÖÞ±ÍøÍ¶_Å·ÖÞ±ÍâΧapp-Ͷע¹ÙÍø Next, a dual application program.

Å·ÖÞ±ÍøÍ¶_Å·ÖÞ±ÍâΧapp-Ͷע¹ÙÍø will return to in-person classes this fall
Å·ÖÞ±ÍøÍ¶_Å·ÖÞ±ÍâΧapp-Ͷע¹ÙÍø leaders have announced a return to the college¡¯s normal, time-honored teaching and learning experience this fall.