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News Releases 2021

Bill Damaschke

Damaschke '85 Accepts Tony Award for Best Musical

October 8, 2021 | By John Twork

Moulin Rouge!, executive produced by º¬Ð߲ݴ«Ã½ alumnus Bill Damaschke ’85, earned 10 Tony Awards, including  Best Musical, at the 74th Annual Tony Awards ceremony on Sept. 26.

Ellen and Dave Petrick

º¬Ð߲ݴ«Ã½ Unveils Plans for The Petrick Idea Center

October 4, 2021 | By John Twork

The Petrick Idea Center, a new 50,000 square-foot facility on º¬Ð߲ݴ«Ã½â€™s campus, will serve as a nerve center for interdisciplinary innovation, collaboration and creativity.

Center for Engaged Learning

Center for Engaged Learning Serves as Resource Hub in The Ames Library

September 23, 2021 | By John Twork

Located on the first floor of The Ames Library, the newly launched Center for Engaged Learning is a central hub for key educational support services.

Nicole Walsh

Walsh '24 Shapes College Experience Around Growing Esports Industry

September 16, 2021 | By John Twork

Sophomore computer science major Nicole Walsh ’24 was recently awarded a BroadcastHER Academy scholarship in recognition of her work as a college student in the esports and gaming industry.

Students on the quad.

º¬Ð߲ݴ«Ã½ Welcomes Strong Incoming Class, Enrollment Increases

September 14, 2021 | By John Twork

º¬Ð߲ݴ«Ã½ welcomed 473 new students to the University for the 2021-22 academic year. Total enrollment increased by 1% to 1,653, as official enrollment figures were computed.

Kaylee Mathison

Mathison Named Director of Alumni Engagement

September 13, 2021 | By John Twork

Kaylee (Kurtz) Mathison was named º¬Ð߲ݴ«Ã½’s director of alumni engagement on Sept. 1. Mathison previously served as assistant director of alumni engagement for reunions.

Walt Wiltschek

Wiltschek Named University Chaplain

September 6, 2021 | By John Twork

The Rev. Walt Wiltschek has been appointed as º¬Ð߲ݴ«Ã½'s new University chaplain.

Best 387 Colleges

º¬Ð߲ݴ«Ã½ Recognized Among Nation's "Best" by The Princeton Review

September 1, 2021 | By John Twork

º¬Ð߲ݴ«Ã½ has once again been named one of the nation’s best institutions for undergraduates, according to The Princeton Review’s 2022 college guide, The Best 387 Colleges.

Diploma

º¬Ð߲ݴ«Ã½ Again Leads Illinois in Job Placement, According to Zippia

August 27, 2021 | By John Twork

For the second straight year, º¬Ð߲ݴ«Ã½â€™s job placement ranks No. 1 in Illinois and No. 7 nationally according to Zippia’s 2021 list of the “Best College in Each State for Getting a Job.â€

New Student Convocation

Class of 2025 and Transfer Students Welcomed to Campus

August 20, 2021 | By John Twork

Members of the Class of 2025 and transfer students were welcomed during New Student Convocation.