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State Tipoffs Involving Iowa Newsletter for Tuesday December 12, 2023 ( 8 items )  

Geisler Penquite Foundation Awards Central College $480,000
PELLA, Iowa, Dec. 12 -- Central College issued the following news: The Geisler Penquite Foundation awarded Central College $480,000 for scholarships and the Geisler Library endowment. The foundation has committed $400,000 to expand upon the Geisler Penquite endowed scholarship fund to support students accepted into the education program. A total of 25 scholarships are given each year with 15 new awardees announced in 2023. "Central is so thrilled to receive this award from the Geisler Penquite  more

Graduating Student Diagnosed With Genetic Disease Finds 'light Bulb' Moments at Iowa State
AMES, Iowa, Dec. 12 -- Iowa State University issued the following news release: A diagnosis of a rare genetic disease soon after Jacob Lowe started classes at Iowa State University didn't extinguish his drive to earn a degree. In fact, the diagnosis of limb girdle dystrophy, a disease that causes a weakening of the muscles in the arms and legs, may have intensified Lowe's desire to apply his creativity to solving real-world problems. Lowe calls himself fiercely independent, and as mobility bec  more

Graduating Student Found Her True Calling at Iowa State After Traumatic Childhood
AMES, Iowa, Dec. 12 -- Iowa State University issued the following news release: Alyssa Rodriguez knows her late grandfather would be proud of her. Her grandparents raised Rodriguez for much of her childhood while her mother battled substance abuse and legal challenges, and they supported her through a serious health scare. But both grandparents died before Alyssa graduated from high school and enrolled at Iowa State University. For her grandfather, especially, Alyssa's education was a high pri  more

Grand View University: 2024 MLK Celebration & Keynote Speaker
DES MOINES, Iowa, Dec. 12 -- Grand View University issued the following news on Dec. 11, 2023: Martin Luther King Jr. day is Monday, January 15, 2024. To help us reflect on this holiday, Abena Sankofa Imhotep will be our keynote speaker in the Viking Theatre at Noon. Abena Sankofa Imhotep is an award-winning author, transformative thought leader, and CEO of Sankofa Literary & Empowerment Group which creates spaces for lifelong learning that center the literature and scholarship of Black author  more

Grinnell College: Edward Cohn Appointed as Director of the Rosenfield Program
GRINNELL, Iowa, Dec. 12 -- Grinnell College issued the following news: Grinnell College is pleased to announce the appointment of Edward Cohn, Professor of History, as the incoming Director of the Rosenfield Program in Public Affairs, International Relations, and Human Rights. The transition is set to take place at the commencement of the 2024-2025 academic year. In his new role, Cohn will take the helm of one of Grinnell's signature programs, which seeks to enrich campus life by sponsoring co  more

Luther College International Students Contributed More Than $8 Million to Economy
DECORAH, Iowa, Dec. 12 (TNSres) -- Luther College issued the following news: A new study from the NAFSA: Association of International Educators shows that Luther College international students contributed $8.2 million to the U.S. economy by supporting 32 jobs during the 2022-23 academic year. Luther also ranked top four in the state of Iowa. "I know the Luther and Decorah communities are more vibrant, more engaged, more diverse, more connected and more globally aware as a result of the 185 int  more

Northeast Community College: University Officials Visit the Northeast Farm, Ag Facilities
NORFOLK, Nebraska, Dec. 12 -- Northeast Community College issued the following news release: Northeast Community College welcomed visitors from Morningside University to campus on Friday, Dec. 8. The day included a visit to the college's farm and agricultural facilities, including the Vet Tech facility. Taking part in the event from the Sioux City, Iowa, university were Chris Spicer, Morningside provost & vice president for Academic Affairs; Tom Paulsen, Morning professor and department head,  more

University of Nebraska: Shiloh McCool Leads Lopers With Her Play and Her Voice
KEARNEY, Nebraska, Dec. 12 -- The University of Nebraska Kearney campus issued the following news: In previous years, Shiloh McCool would have done everything possible to avoid this interview. She's always been someone who prefers to lead by example, allowing her teammates to do the talking. "They definitely took on that role the last couple years, and I was thankful for that," she said with a laugh. "I tend to be pretty quiet, but I can be loud when I need to." The sixth-year senior is prov  more