The Rock Island-Milan Education Foundation (RIMEF) will give out a record amount of scholarships this week. The Rock Island High School Class of 2024 will receive $175,200 in scholarships at the Austin Academic Achievement Awards and RIMEF Scholarships Night on Wednesday, May 8 at 6:30 p.m. in the RIHS Auditorium. The event recognizes academic excellence […]
Two of Mabel Velge’s passions melded Monday – a sunny Earth Day, and the Rock Island High School track at the football stadium. Several local education and athletic leaders gathered there Monday afternoon to honor the longtime Rock Island runner, who bequeathed $372,000 to the Rock Island-Milan Education Foundation (RIMEF) to establish an annual scholarship […]
Before earning multiple ivy-league degrees, Dr. Alan Garber attended Rock Island High School. On Tuesday, he took over as the interim president of Harvard University.
Before earning multiple ivy-league degrees, Dr. Alan Garber attended Rock Island High School. On Tuesday, he took over as the interim president of Harvard University.