Education Briefs - Oct. 2

Posted 10/2/24

Campus notes for area college students.

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Education Briefs - Oct. 2

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N. Salinas attending Holy Cross

WORCESTER, Mass. – The College of the Holy Cross is excited to welcome Natalia Salinas of Mendota as a member of the College's Class of 2028.

At 835 students, the Class of 2028 includes students from 507 different high schools, 41 U.S. states and territories, 13 different countries, and 33 different languages spoken. This incoming class represents one of the most diverse and academically accomplished classes in the College's history.

Admission to the Class of 2028 was more competitive than ever with a 10% increase in the number of applications submitted, and the lowest-ever proportion of applicants admitted - 17.6%.

The new Crusaders have distinguished themselves through community service, leadership roles, and diverse participation in areas like the arts, music and athletics. They arrived on campus and moved into the residence halls on Aug. 21, where they were welcomed to Mount St. James by an enthusiastic purple crew of current students, staff, faculty and alumni. Fall classes began on Aug. 27.

"Welcome, Class of 2028!" College President Vincent D. Rougeau told the class during Mass of the Holy Spirit. "You chose Holy Cross, where classes are small and the community is vibrant and ready for your contributions. Here, you will be encouraged to speak up and engage. When, how, and with whom are up to you. You will have your certainties challenged and perspectives broadened. And trust me, you will thrive."

Kish College names scholarship recipients

MALTA – The Kishwaukee College Foundation is pleased to announce the student scholarship recipients for the Fall 2024 semester. The Foundation awarded 333 scholarship awards totaling $267,574.

Scholarship funds are made possible through generous gifts from members of the community, local businesses and industry, and area agencies and associations. Students are selected on a competitive basis according to each scholarship’s specific requirements.

Kishwaukee College students received the following awards:

Edward W. Deeke Endowment — Lian Pedersen of Amboy

Emma Anderson Scholarship — Mahala Gonzalez of Paw Paw

Jeanne M. Henderson Memorial Endowment — Miguel Villegas of Amboy

Students who wish to remain anonymous are omitted from this list.

The Kishwaukee College Foundation scholarship application period for the Spring 2025 semester is open through Tuesday, Oct. 15. For more information on Foundation scholarships, contact the Kishwaukee College Foundation at 815-825-9803 or visit kish.edu/kcfscholarships.