E- News- September 10, 2024

Register for Homecoming by 9/12 for a chance to win

Registration for Homecoming 2024 is open! We can't wait to welcome alumni from all over the globe to come back to Coe for a weekend full of high-fives, hugs and reminiscing. Register to attend today to reconnect with classmates and faculty, celebrate traditions and make memories. We're coming up on the deadline - please click the button below to register.

 

All registrations received by September 12 will be entered into a drawing to win one of five (5) Homecoming weekend packages, including one complimentary VIP access to all Homecoming activities for you and one guest and a welcome bag of Kohawk swag. One grand prize winner will also receive the chance to kick a field goal at half-time of the Homecoming football game. Think you have what it takes? Charlie took his shot and now it's time to take yours. We're looking forward to seeing you for a full weekend of fun with the Kohawk community!

Homecoming Registration

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Kohawks are moved in for Fall 2024

Last month, 384 students moved to Cedar Rapids with their fellow Kohawks. We are excited to welcome class of 2028! It's great to be a Kohawk.

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Coe invites community to Thursday Forum series

Thursday Forum is a weekly series in which faculty share expertise on a variety of timely topics of interest. Coe has been providing this educational opportunity to the community for over 30 years. Thursday Forum is held in Kesler Auditorium on the first floor of Hickok Hall. Each weekly session begins with registration and refreshments from 8:45-9:15 AM, followed by the lecture until 11:30 AM. The presentations blend lectures, media such as film and music and discussion. To learn more about the upcoming topics, or to register online in advance, visit the Thursday Forum page. 

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Associated Colleges of the Midwest awards grant funding to Coe's Prison Learning Initiative

Coe College’s Prison Learning Initiative was awarded a grant from the Associated Colleges of the Midwest. Through the Prison Learning Initiative, students and community members examine the criminal justice system and gain a deeper understanding of incarceration, reentry challenges and how to build a more supportive environment. The grant funding is part of an effort to foster the development and execution of innovative community-based learning initiatives.

​​​​​​"We are proud to support worthy projects that empower students to both deepen their learning and use their knowledge to uplift their local communities." 

- Lisa Jasinski, president of the Associated Colleges of the Midwest

 

 

This additional funding will allow PLI to continue and expand its vital work — educating, engaging and creating positive change. The initiative recognizes the far-reaching impacts of mass incarceration and is committed to reducing its long-term harms. By increasing understanding and fostering welcoming communities, the initiative helps ease the transition for those leaving prison and creates a safer society for all. Learn more about Prison Learning Initiative.

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Coe College receives $225,000 NASA grant to enhance computing capabilities

Coe College is the recipient of a $225,000 grant from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). This significant funding will be used to acquire state-of-the-art computing resources, further solidifying Coe's position as a leader in STEM education, hands-on learning and student research.

This grant builds upon Coe College's strong foundation in science, mathematics and engineering fields, complementing investments in curriculum development — including the addition of an engineering physics major this past spring. Learn more about the NASA grant.

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Coe College remains Iowa Ready

On the heels of the Department of Education’s announcement of another Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) delay, Coe College is recommitting to ensuring Iowans have economic clarity regarding college pricing and access to a transformative higher education. With a broad FAFSA launch now planned for December instead of October, Coe will cap out-of-pocket costs for first-year incoming students from Iowa at $24,000.

Half of Coe's students are from Iowa, and in recent years, an even higher percentage have stayed in Iowa post-graduation. Recent changes in FAFSA calculations have had a challenging impact on Iowans, creating a stark need for action to support local students and their families. Read more about the Iowa Ready initiative.