April 19, 2024

Academic Achievement

Graceland University

LAMONI — The honor roll lists for Graceland University’s 2023 spring term have been announced, and Ries Wilson of Colfax, has been named to the president’s list with a perfect 4.0 grade point average.

Southern New Hampshire University

MANCHESTER, NH — Kimberly Brooks of Monroe, has been named to Southern New Hampshire University’s Winter 2023 Dean’s List. The winter terms run from January to May.

Central College

PELLA — Central College recognized 222 graduates during Commencement 2023 May 13. Area students include: Baylee Jansen of Sully, earned a bachelor’s degree cum laude majoring in Biochemistry; Evan Squires of Killduff, earned a bachelor’s degree cum laude majoring in Elementary Education; Metsje Miller of Reasnor, earned a bachelor’s degree magna cum laude majoring in Social Science;Delaney Underwood of Mitchellville, earned a bachelor’s degree magna cum laude majoring in Biology; Samantha Baccam of Collins, earned a bachelor’s degree majoring in Exercise Science; Andrea Bogaard of Lynnville, earned a bachelor’s degree majoring in Music and Theatre; Payton Rhone of Colfax, earned a bachelor’s degree majoring in Sociology; Ian Thomson of Baxter, earned a bachelor’s degree majoring in Biology; Erica Van Wyk of Newton, earned a bachelor’s degree majoring in Business Management and Accounting.

Bob Jones University

GREENVILLE, SC — Paige Lauterbach of Newton, was among approximately 800 Bob Jones University students named to the Spring 2023 Dean’s List. Students must earn a 3.00-3.74 grade point average during the semester to achieve this honor.

Zachary Reid of Runnells, was among over 650 Bob Jones University students named to the Spring 2023 President’s List, that recognizes students who earn a 3.75 or higher grade point average for the semester.

Concordia University Nebraska

SEWARD, NE — Emily Uitermarkt of Otley, was named to Concordia University Nebraska’s honors list for the Spring 2023 semester.

Buena Vista University

STORM LAKE — Buena Vista University congratulates more than 550 students who were named to the spring 2023 dean’s list. The dean’s list recognizes full-time students achieving a 3.5-grade point average or higher for the semester and includes: Jenna Beck of Newton, Bailey Ensminger of Colfax, Julianna Gates of Runnells, Hollie Jackson of Kellogg, Brock Jordan of Newton, Keiana Lampman of Newton.