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The Ultimate Get-into-College Guide for high school juniors
Junior year can be a stressful time for you and your family, but it doesn't have to be. Here's our best advice from Karen Dahlstrom, the Executive Director of Admissions.

“I grew tremendously in regards to taking my education into my own hands and making the most of it.”Read More

College opens expansion to Hanson Hall of Science
A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held on the first day of classes Sept. 2 for the $8.5 million, 22,000-square-foot expansion to the Robert A. and Patricia K. Hanson Hall of Science.

How to prepare for your first college visit
Visiting schools is one of the most integral (and fun) parts of the college selection process. Schools may look great on paper, but the only way to know if the school is the right fit for you is to go and get a feel for campus life.
Dr. Frank named top scientist of the year
Dr. Nathan Frank's efforts to help students reach beyond the classroom, numerous scientific papers and leadership were recognized by the Quad City Engineering & Science Council.
Office of Student Inclusion and Diversity programs
The Office of Student Inclusion and Diversity provides holistic programming designed to help students develop in all facets of their lives.
Historian knows the industry that builds and erodes communities
From book talks to ore docks, mining history is taking Dr. Brian Leech north, west, to Norway and back to campus.
Little Lesson on the college admissions scandal
The Varsity Blues college admissions scandal garnered a lot of attention because of celebrity involvement, but what does it mean for the admission process at large? W. Kent Barnds gives us a lesson on college admissions, Varsity Blues and the value of education.
Richard C. Holtman papers
The collection consists of history papers written by Richard C. Holtman of Moline, Illinois, World War II letters written by Richard’s father, Carl Holtman, to his wife Gladys and son Richard, family genealogy research and a commemorative stamp collection.
Richard Holtman collection of newspaper articles
This collection includes typed copies of newspaper articles related to Swedish-Americans from the Quad Cities. Subjects include marriages, birth announcements, obituaries, and articles. The collection was created by Richard Holtman sometime between 1964 and 2003.