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Sarah Barnes of Coal Valley, Illinois, Awarded Degree from University of Alabama
TUSCALOOSA, ALABAMA (June 14, 2024) — Sarah Barnes of Coal Valley, Illinois (61240), has received the following degree(s) from The University of Alabama: Master of Science. UA awarded over 6,000 degrees during its spring commencement ceremonies. A recent economic analysis found that a degree from The University of Alabama...
Augustana College helping Port Byron survey its water pipe lines
PORT BYRON, Ill. — Augustana College is helping Port Byron with its infrastructure, and it's a chance for one student to help out her hometown. On Thursday, June 13, students went door-to-door to get information on the type of water pipes going into people's homes. Hannah McKoon grew up in Port Byron and was one of 17 students talking with neighbors.
Students Inducted to Augustana College's Phi Beta Kappa
ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS (June 13, 2024) — Forty-six students at Augustana College recently were inducted into the college's Phi Beta Kappa chapter. This national academic honor society recognizes scholarly achievement, character, integrity, and independence of mind. Members are elected by faculty. Election is less a reward for past success than a recognition of exceptional promise for future growth and achievement.
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