Hundreds of online Kaplan University students from all across the United States, and from Canada, Guam and the Virgin Islands, gathered at the Chicago Symphony Theatre today to celebrate a milestone event—their college graduation. Juli Norell, the student speaker, commended her fellow graduates for overcoming obstacles to achieve their dreams.
In Norell’s case, the obstacle was [...]

Four Quad-City high school students have jumpstarted their art careers with an exhibit at the Figge Art Museum, Davenport, and $12,000 scholarships.
The Brand Boeshaar Scholarships were awarded to Branwen Cromer, Ayla Rexroth and Eric Wolever, all of Moline High School, and Heather Freedman of Bettendorf High School.
Awards of honorable mention went to Elizabeth Mason, Calamus-Wheatland [...]