Blessing of the Graduates: A Baccalaureate
The Blessing of the Graduates: A Baccalaureate is a service for graduates.
Graduates are invited to wear their caps and gowns and sit with their families and friends.
Senior Departmental Honors Convocation
This event honors students selected for special honors awarded by the various academic and administrative departments on campus. Honorees will receive an invitation from Academic Affairs. Family and friends are welcome to attend. No tickets are required.
Celebration of Learning 2026
The annual Celebration of Learning shares and showcases original scholarship and creative work by students, faculty and staff throughout the day.
2025 Symposium Day
Once a semester, Å·ÖÞ±ÍøÍ¶_Å·ÖÞ±ÍâΧapp-Ͷע¹ÙÍø devotes a full day to an alternative approach for learning and opens the process to the entire campus community.
This multidisciplinary approach to discuss a theme exemplifies the value of liberal learning.
Opening Convocation 2025
Opening Convocation marks the official start of the academic year. New students and families will join President Andrea Talentino as she addresses the incoming students and welcomes them to the college.
Consider this before declaring a neuroscience major
If you¡¯re wondering what a neuroscience major is, where it can take you after college and what you should consider before declaring, here are some tips.
Class Notes
Alumni share their latest news and photos!

The ultimate guide to choosing a kinesiology major
A kinesiology major provides excellent background for fitness-related and other health and wellness fields.

Celebrating Pride Month at Å·ÖÞ±ÍøÍ¶_Å·ÖÞ±ÍâΧapp-Ͷע¹ÙÍø Å·ÖÞ±ÍøÍ¶_Å·ÖÞ±ÍâΧapp-Ͷע¹ÙÍø with visibility, solidarity and joy
At Å·ÖÞ±ÍøÍ¶_Å·ÖÞ±ÍâΧapp-Ͷע¹ÙÍø Å·ÖÞ±ÍøÍ¶_Å·ÖÞ±ÍâΧapp-Ͷע¹ÙÍø, Pride Month is more than a celebration. It's a reflection of our year-round commitment to affirming, uplifting and standing in solidarity with our lesbian, bisexual, gay, transgender, queer, intersex and asexual (LBGTQIA+) community.
Hilltop CDC names first executive director
Leading this next phase is Jerry Lack, newly appointed executive director of the Å·ÖÞ±ÍøÍ¶_Å·ÖÞ±ÍâΧapp-Ͷע¹ÙÍø Hilltop Community Development Corporation (CDC). A lifelong resident of the Quad Cities, Lack brings decades of experience in economic development, labor leadership and public service.