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Coe College senior Katie Ameku selected as a Rhodes Scholar

Nov 18, 2024

Coe College senior Katie Ameku is among 32 students from the United States selected as a Rhodes Scholar. The preeminent global academic award provides scholarships and travel expenses to study at the University of Oxford. Nearly 3,000 U.S. students applied to be Rhodes Scholars. Committees in 16 districts across the country selected 238 finalists for interviews.
“You get a seat at the table with those who are out there changing the world.” – Katie Ameku ’25 named Rhodes Scholarship finalist

Nov 14, 2024

Katie Ameku ’25 has been named a Rhodes Scholarship finalist. Rhodes Scholars receive up to three years of fully funded study at Oxford University in England, which includes a living stipend and transportation back and forth between the United States and the United Kingdom. Ameku will be interviewing for the scholarship November 15-16 in Chicago. She is Coe’s third finalist in the past eight years.
Coe College approves Iowa Private Transfer Guarantee admission agreement with Iowa community colleges

Nov 11, 2024

Coe College has joined 18 other private, nonprofit colleges and universities across the state of Iowa in approving the Iowa Private Transfer Guarantee admission agreement with Iowa community colleges. Through this agreement, students pursuing an associate degree at any Iowa community college are guaranteed admission to Coe, as well as the other member institutions of the Iowa Private Transfer Collaborative (IPTC).
The Prison Learning Initiative hosts a Correcting the Narrative event

Nov 5, 2024

The Prison Learning Initiative (PLI) at Coe College will host a Correcting the Narrative event on Thursday, November 14 at 7:00 PM in Kesler Auditorium on the first floor of Hickok Hall on Coe’s campus. It is free and open to the public. Correcting the Narrative is a public awareness, story-telling campaign that challenges common beliefs and misperceptions about people who have been involved in the criminal legal system.
Coe College introduces direct entry program for aviation management and flight operations

Oct 31, 2024

Students interested in Coe College’s new aviation management & flight operations program can now pursue a guaranteed admission option for a seamless transition into their aviation education and career. Coe is introducing a direct entry program for Fall 2025 admitted students who plan to pursue flight school at the college, guaranteeing admission to those who meet specific criteria by December 1, 2024. The direct entry option at Coe is a new benefit for students interested in the aviation management and flight operations program.
Coe College continues to be a Top Performer on Social Mobility

Oct 14, 2024

Coe continues to reinforce its reputation as a college that helps its students achieve socioeconomic growth. For the fourth consecutive year, U.S. News & World Report has recognized Coe as one of the Top Performers on Social Mobility. The U.S. News & World Report rankings place Coe in the top 100 nationally for social mobility, and #2 in the state of Iowa. The methodology tracks enrollment and graduation figures of economically disadvantaged students.
Coe College earns national recognition from Washington Monthly as a Top 100 liberal arts college in the nation based on contributions to the public good

Sep 11, 2024

Coe College is a top 100 liberal arts college in the nation, according to a recently released list from Washington Monthly. This set of rankings is unique, in that they measure what the college does for the country based on contributions to the public good across three categories — social mobility, research and promoting public service.
Coe College announces new scholarship initiative for Illinois residents

Sep 10, 2024

Coe College is pleased to announce a new scholarship program designed to provide significant financial support to qualified students from Illinois. Eligible first-time students enrolling at Coe in Fall 2025 will receive an Illinois Kohawk Award matching the amount of the Illinois Monetary Award Program (MAP) Grant. This grant offers $8,400 per year in additional scholarships to eligible Illinois residents on top of Trustee Scholarships already valued at up to $40,000.
Coe College receives $225,000 NASA grant to enhance computing capabilities

Sep 10, 2024

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.
Coe College commits to remain Iowa Ready in the face of ongoing FAFSA uncertainty

Sep 5, 2024

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.
Coe College remains nationally ranked for Most Accessible Professors and Best Career Services

Aug 27, 2024

Coe College continues to earn national accolades for accessible professors and career services. The Princeton Review released updated 2025 rankings Tuesday and Coe remains the only college or university in Iowa to land on the publication’s Best Career Services (No. 8 nationally) and Most Accessible Professors (No. 22 nationally) lists.
Coe College Thursday Forum sessions announced for 2024-2025

Aug 8, 2024

Coe College invites local community members to participate in Thursday Forum, 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. Join us for an exceptional lineup of lectures that promises to inspire and inform.
From L.A. to Iowa: How Leilani Rocha ’24 found her path at Coe College

Aug 6, 2024

When Leilani Rocha first received mail from Coe College in her Los Angeles mailbox, she had no idea it would lead her to a transformative college experience 1,810 miles away in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Now a 2024 graduate with a major in sociology, Rocha is ecstatic about how her Coe journey shaped her future in health care administration.
Coe honored as 2024 Major Champion by the Zach Johnson Foundation in recognition of its Kids on Course partnership

Aug 5, 2024

Coe was recently honored as a 2024 Major Champion by the Zach Johnson Foundation (ZJF) at the organization’s annual gala. The recognition celebrates the ongoing Kids on Course partnership. Based in Cedar Rapids, Kids on Course provides tutoring, enrichment, parent engagement, summer learning and long-term mentoring for students at high poverty schools, beginning with programming in elementary school and continuing throughout their education.
Global exploration ahead for Coe's newest Gilman scholars

Jul 11, 2024

As Coe College seniors Maggie Wanyana Nansamba ’25 and Celestte Panduro-Orellana ’25 prepare for a term abroad, they share more than just the prestigious Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship helping to facilitate their adventures. Both exemplify Coe's commitment to creating globally minded graduates equipped to make an impact.
Associated Colleges of the Midwest awards grant funding to the Coe College Prison Learning Initiative

Jun 25, 2024

Coe College’s Prison Learning Initiative (PLI) was awarded a grant from the Associated Colleges of the Midwest (ACM). The grant funding is part of an effort to foster the development and execution of innovative community-based learning initiatives.
Half a Century of Celebrating an International Coe

Jun 24, 2024

50 years of global flavors and friendships! This past year, Coe College's International Club celebrated half a century of bringing cultures together. From sizzling pans to colorful performances, I-Club continues to spice up campus life and foster lasting connections.
Coe College’s REU site renewed for three years

Jun 13, 2024

Coe College’s Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) site has been officially renewed for three years with an award of $464,737 funded by the National Science Foundation (NSF).
Novy Partner Leads Coe College May Term Course for Entrepreneurs

May 24, 2024

Novy co-founding Partner and Entrepreneur-in-Residence at Coe College, David Tominsky ’98, is teaching a May Term class alongside Assistant Professor of Psychology and Faculty Co-Director of C3: Creativity, Careers, Community Dr. Samantha Brown. The course is geared toward young Iowa entrepreneurs and titled “Why to Start a Startup.”
Coe College to open flight school and aviation management program at the Eastern Iowa Airport

May 22, 2024

In partnership with Revv Aviation and the Eastern Iowa Airport (CID), Coe College is opening a flight school and aviation management program. Those interested in becoming a professional pilot can complete their certification while enrolled as students within Coe's new aviation management concentration.

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