From the pages of Plate full of education offerings file Western Illinois University recently opened a regional center in Moline, although the college has been offering classes in the Quad-Cities for years. Western offers undergraduate and advanced degrees. The area also boasts a full selection of technical and trade schools.
People can enroll in a Bible institute or learn more about business and commerce.
A variety of barber, hairstyling, cosmetic and beauty schools also are available. People interested in travel careers, modeling and air flight also have educational resources available to them. Students also can take their first two years at Black Hawk, described by Mr. Brune as one of the nation's premier community colleges, then transfer to Augustana College in Rock Island or St. Ambrose or Marycrest International University in Davenport. Mr. Brune said. Marycrest and Ambrose also are known for quality programs and have grown into larger co-ed institutions than when they were founded, he said.