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Southeast Missouri State University announces Spring 2026 Dean’s List

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Southeast Missouri State University has announced its Dean’s List for undergraduate academic achievement during the spring 2026 semester. Students named to the Dean’s List earned at least a 3.75 grade point average on a 4.0 scale and completed at least 12 hours of standard graded credit. They received no grade below a B and received…

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Illinois Wesleyan University to launch first-of-its-kind interdisciplinary undergraduate Quantum Science, engineering program

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BLOOMINGTON – Illinois Wesleyan University today announced the creation of the Fisher Center for Interdisciplinary Quantum Science & Engineering, a first-of-its-kind undergraduate program that brings together multiple areas of study to better prepare students for careers in this emerging field. The Fisher Quantum Center will make Illinois Wesleyan the first undergraduate liberal arts university in…

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Southeast Missouri State University announces Spring 2026 President’s List

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Southeast Missouri State University has announced its President’s List for undergraduate academic achievement during the spring 2026 semester. Students named to the President’s List earned a 4.0 grade point average and completed at least 12 hours of standard graded credit. Elliot Griffith of Troy, IL Emma Heinle of Troy, IL Rachel Kretzer of Glen Carbon,…

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Southern Illinois Conservation leader warns state cannot afford to ignore longstanding soil, water funding crisis

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By Tribune Staff • As Illinois lawmakers enter the final weeks of budget negotiations before the May 31 deadline, Southern Illinois conservation leader Dale Shumaker is urging state leaders to reach a bipartisan solution that fully supports Illinois’ Soil and Water Conservation Districts before more local conservation capacity is lost. Shumaker, President of the Association…

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Rep. Schmidt sees huge success from his tire recycling event, food drive

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By Tribune Staff • State Representatives Kevin Schmidt (R-Millstadt) recently held a Tire Recycling Event and Food Drive in Smithton. He says it was the most successful Tire Recycling and Food Drive event his office has hosted and thanked everyone in the community for their contributions. “I want to say thank you to everyone who…

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Jury convicts prior felon for unlawful possession of a firearm

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By Tribune Staff – Following a two-day trial, a jury found a prior felon guilty of federal charges for possessing a firearm as a previously convicted felon. On May 6, 2026, a federal jury convicted Anthony D. Bradley, Jr., 37, of one count for possession of a firearm by a felon. Indicted by a federal…

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SNHU announces spring 2026 President’s List

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By Tribune Staff • It is with great pleasure that Southern New Hampshire University (SNHU) congratulates the following students on being named to the Spring 2026 President’s List. The spring terms run from January to May. Full-time undergraduate students who have earned a minimum grade-point average of 3.700 and above for the reporting term are…

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