College Credits: Geneva Student Earns Scholarship For Sales Excellence

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Geneva student earns scholarship from UW-Whitewater

Geneva student Margot Yelle, a student who is studying Communication at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater, is among the scholarship recipients for the 2024-25 academic year.

Yelle won the following scholarship: UWW Institute for Sales Excellence.

"On behalf of the UW-Whitewater Foundation Board of Directors, I extend heartfelt congratulations to this year's scholarship recipients," said Katie Kuznacic, president of the UW-Whitewater Foundation. "Since 1962, thousands of individuals, families, friends, and organizations have generously contributed to make these financial awards possible. Their unwavering support plays a vital role in the success of our students and the lasting impact UW-Whitewater alumni have on the economy. Each year, the significance of their contributions is felt through the life-changing scholarships awarded. We are grateful to all of our donors for their continued commitment to UW-Whitewater students."

The UW-Whitewater Foundation awarded more than $2.5 million in scholarships to students this academic year.

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Belmont University announces fall 2024 dean's list honorees

Belmont University recently released the Dean's List for the fall 2024 semester. Approximately 53% of the University's 7,175 undergraduate students qualified for the fall 2024 Dean's List.

"Earning a place on the Dean's List is an accomplishment that reflects the dedication, talent and resilience of our students who maintain competitive GPAs while concurrently making lasting contributions at Belmont and beyond," said Belmont University Provost Dr. David Gregory. "These scholars have gone above and beyond, matching rigorous academic schedules with robust extracurriculars including volunteerism, student organizations, athletics, the arts, and more. It gives me great joy to acknowledge the dedicated students who embody what it means to seek excellence, academically. Their achievement is a testament not only to their hard work and intellectual aptitude but also to Belmont's high academic standards and commitment to student success."

Dean's List eligibility is based on a minimum course load of 12 hours and a quality grade point average of 3.5 with no grade below a C.

• Zachary Davies of Geneva, IL
• Kyle Wanshek of Geneva, IL
• Molly Regan of Geneva, IL

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UW-Whitewater announces dean's list

The following students were named to the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Dean's List for the 2024 fall semester:

• Geneva, IL (60134): Thomas Mccall
• Geneva, IL (60134): Caden Naselli

These students have demonstrated their academic abilities by receiving a grade point average of 3.4 or above in a single semester.

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