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UW-Stevens Point undergraduates honored for scholastic achievement
By Tribune Staff – The University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point honored more than 2,500 undergraduate students for attaining high grade point averages during the spring semester of the 2025-2026 academic year. Full-time undergraduates who earned grade points of 3.90 to 4.0 (4.0 equals straight A) are given the highest honors designation. High honor citations go to…
Read MoreFather McGivney Catholic High School 2nd Semester honor rolls for 2025-2026
By Tribune Staff • High Honor Roll is awarded to students with a 4.0 or greater weighted GPA. 12th grade: Mira Ahlvers, Madeline Beck, Natalie Beck, Elise Bishop, Claire Burnett, Cecelia Corbett, Quincy Delp, Jackson Ehrman, Gretchen Ertel, Kaitlyn Foppe, Lilly Forneris, Anthony Harkins, Anastasia Hasenstab, Sarah Hyten, Chase Jansen, Alexa Jones, Caden Kohl, Erin…
Read MoreHospital Sisters Mission Outreach named as recipient of 2026 Achievement Citation at Assembly 2026
By Tribune Staff • The Catholic Health Association of the United States (CHA) has announced Hospital Sisters Mission Outreach (HSMO) as the recipient of the 2026 Achievement Citation at Assembly 2026. The organization was honored at the Assembly 2026 awards banquet on June 3. Hospital Sisters Mission Outreach addresses critical global needs by strengthening health…
Read More$30 million patronage paid to Farm Credit Illinois members
By Tribune Staff • More than 8,400 local farm families receive their share of a $30 million cash patronage distribution this week from their Farm Credit Illinois (FCI) lending cooperative. “Patronage is a tangible example of what sets our cooperative apart,” says Kelly Hunt, FCI CEO. “Giving patronage back to our member-borrowers reflects the strength…
Read MoreHighland Area Community Foundation accepting grant applications
By Tribune Staff • The Highland Area Community Foundation is currently seeking applicants for its 2026 grant awards. Grants are awarded for not-for-profit purposes to organizations or groups that provide community services within the Highland Community Unit School District and St. Jacob, Marine and St. Rose townships. The deadline for submissions is June 30. Since…
Read MoreSouthwestern Illinois College announces new dental hygiene, dental assisting programs
By Tribune Staff • Southwestern Illinois College is excited to announce plans to launch a new dental hygiene and dental assisting programs beginning in fall 2027, pending final approval and accreditation. The programs are expected to be offered at the college’s Fairview Heights location. The new programs are being developed to help meet the growing…
Read MoreMilwaukee School of Engineering issues honors list for 2026 spring semester
By Tribune Staff • Milwaukee School of Engineering congratulates students named to the Spring Semester 2026 Honors List. Sydney Hengehold of Troy is pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Engineering. Jennifer Miller of Troy is pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering. MSOE encourages excellence in academic achievement and, as a result, publishes…
Read MoreUniversity of Missouri-Columbia 2026 Dean’s List students
Collinsville Bardwell, Katie Junior, Education Human Development Digirolamo, Mia Anne Junior, Arts Science Johnson, Alexis Glen Carbon Bramstedt, Frederick Karl Sophomore, Arts Science Brooman, Wyatt E Junior, Engineering Daly, Joshua Junior, Arts Science Dicks, Caitlyn Sophomore, Business Gessford, Kaylee M Junior, Engineering Goodwin, Grace Aaron Sophomore, Education Human Development Guehlstorf, Maria Caroline Harriss, Julia Claire…
Read MoreState Fire Marshal’s office announces $6 million in small equipment grants
By Tribune Staff • The Office of the Illinois State Fire Marshal (OSFM) announced today the recipients of the 2026 Small Equipment Grant Program. A total of $6 million was awarded to 260 fire departments/districts and EMS providers across the state. The program was established to provide grants of up to $26,000 each for the…
Read MoreNorthern Illinois University Spring 2026 Graduation List
DeKALB, Ill. – More than 2,300 students received their bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degrees from Northern Illinois University in May. Included among the graduates were the following students from your area: Glen Carbon, IL Jaren Alnutt, Master of Science, Sport Management Maryville, IL Jannah Tarvin, Bachelor of General Studies, General Emphasis About Northern Illinois University…
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