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University of Iowa 2024 spring semester dean's list honorees announced

More than 7,650 undergraduate students at the University of Iowa were named to the dean's list for the 2024 spring semester.

Dean's list status was earned by 1,063 first-year undergraduates during the 2023 spring semester at Iowa, 1,752 second-year students, 2,041 third-year students, and 2,807 fourth-year students.

Students who are named to the University of Iowa's 2024 spring semester president's list have also met all of the requirements for inclusion on the dean's list.

• Abigail Anderson of Plainfield (60585) [College: College of Nursing; Major: Nursing; Year: third-year]
• Cassidy Ford of Plainfield (60585) [College: College of Nursing; Major: Nursing; Year: fourth-year]
• Bailey Herrboldt of Plainfield (60585) [College: College of Engineering; Major: Biomedical Engineering; Year: second-year]
• Marissa Majewski of Plainfield (60586) [College: College of Liberal Arts and Sciences; Major: Chemistry; Year: first-year]
• Marissa Michel of Plainfield (60586) [College: College of Nursing; Major: Nursing; Year: fourth-year]
• MacKenzie Reyes of Plainfield (60586) [College: College of Liberal Arts and Sciences; Major: Screenwriting Arts; Year: fourth-year]
• Emma Wason of Plainfield (60585) [College: College of Nursing; Major: Nursing; Year: third-year]

— Merit Pages News

Bradley University Spring 2024 Dean's list

More than 1,700 students were named to Bradley's Dean's list for Spring 2024. To be eligible for the Dean's list, a full-time student must achieve a minimum 3.5 grade point average for the semester on a 4.0 scale.

• Cody Sitterly of Plainfield (60586)
• Kaylee Sejda of Plainfield (60586)
• Connor Elens of Plainfield (60586)
• Madalyn Mirallegro of Plainfield (60544)
• Isaac Castaneda of Plainfield (60544)
• Brian Hartwig of Plainfield (60586)
• Ethan Nelson of Plainfield (60544)
• Morgan Lee of Plainfield (60586)
• Madeline Swanberg of Plainfield (60586)
• Emily Battaglia of Plainfield (60586)
• Ian Skidmore of Plainfield (60585)
• Breanna Watermolen of Plainfield (60586)
• Mackenzie Janssens of Plainfield (60586)
• Cody Kopanski of Plainfield (60585)
• Kaden Stigter of Plainfield (60586)
• Lukas Rupeika of Plainfield (60586)
• Josue Jimenez of Plainfield (60586)
• Hannah Stigter of Plainfield (60586)
• Jacob Nash of Plainfield (60586)
• Abigail LePinske of Plainfield (60585)
• Tina Valenza of Plainfield (60585)
• Shelcy Altis of Plainfield (60586)
• Madeline Narducci of Plainfield (60586)

— Merit Pages News

Spring 2024 graduates announced at University of Alabama

A recent economic analysis found that a degree from the University of Alabama has proven to provide an abundant return on investment for graduates, setting the stage for legendary careers while also creating priceless experiences and memories. The University provides numerous opportunities for service and growth to help prepare future generations through its educational, cultural and social experiences. UA is not only home to competitive academic programs, expert faculty and a beautiful campus, but it is also the place Where Legends Are Made. Local graduates include:

• Allison Ceh of Plainfield (60544) received a Bachelor of Arts.
• Griffin Corbett of Plainfield (60585) received a Bachelor of Science.
• Kemya Davis of Plainfield (60585) received a Bachelor of Arts.
• Megan Eichelberger of Plainfield (60544) received a Bachelor of Science.
• Parker Kucera of Plainfield (60544) received a Bachelor of Science in Commerce & Business Administration.
• Alyssa Wolski of Plainfield (60544) received a Master of Business Administration.
• Sydney Yarbrough of Plainfield (60585) received a Bachelor of Science in Human Environmental Sciences.

— Merit Pages News

Dean's, president's lists students named for University of Alabama spring 2024 term

A total of 13,103 students enrolled during Spring Semester 2024 at The University of Alabama were named to the dean's list with an academic record of 3.5 (or above) or the president's list with an academic record of 4.0 (all A's). These driven students are making waves across UA's more than 70 undergraduate programs.

The UA dean's and president's lists recognize full-time undergraduate students. The lists do not apply to graduate students or undergraduate students who take less than a full course load.

Local students include:

• Alayna Anderson of Plainfield (60585) was named to the president's list.
• Allison Ceh of Plainfield (60544) was named to the president's list.
• Braden Corbett of Plainfield (60585) was named to the president's list.
• Griffin Corbett of Plainfield (60585) was named to the president's list.
• Sarah Eichelberger of Plainfield (60544) was named to the Dean’s list.
• Robert English of Plainfield (60585) was named to the president's list.
• Lauren Hernandez of Plainfield (60586) was named to the president's list.
• Monica Lopez of Plainfield (60585) was named to the Dean’s list.
• Sarah-Blessing Tetedje of Plainfield (60544) was named to the president's list.
• Hannah Watts of Plainfield (60585) was named to the president's list.

— Merit Pages News

Plainfield student named to the College of Charleston dean's list

Diana Soto of Plainfield, IL, was named to the College of Charleston Spring 2024 Dean's List. Soto is majoring in Spanish.

To qualify for the President's List (Highly Distinguished), students must earn a GPA of 3.800 or higher and complete a minimum of 12 semester hours.

To qualify for the Dean's List (Distinguished), students must earn a GPA of 3.500 or higher and complete a minimum of 12 semester hours.

— Merit Pages News

Plainfield student selected to Nebraska Business Honors Academy

Colin Doyle of Plainfield, a recent graduate of Plainfield North High School, is among 38 high-achieving first-year students selected to join the Nebraska Business Honors Academy at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln this fall. Comprising the academy's 12th cohort, the students hail from seven U.S. states and 13 Nebraska communities.

Doyle intends to major in finance.

"These talented, high-ability students will challenge themselves in new and different ways from day one," said Kathy Farrell, James Jr. and Susan Stuart Endowed Dean and professor of finance. "They will stretch their strengths both in and out of the classroom and hone their academic, interpersonal and leadership skills as they prepare to lead the future of business."

— Merit Pages News

Georgia Tech Spring 2024 Graduates Announced

The Georgia Institute of Technology presented degrees to more than 5,700 undergraduate and graduate students during the Institute's 266th Commencement exercises May 2 - 4, 2024, at McCamish Pavilion.

Among the graduates were:

• Matthew Gray of Plainfield (60586)
• Eric Wilhelm of Plainfield (60544)

— Merit Pages News

Student from Plainfield makes dean's list at Monmouth College

Samantha Zigmant of Plainfield has made the Dean's List at Monmouth College for the spring semester. A theatre major, Zigmant is the child of Joseph and Linda Zigmant of Plainfield.

— Merit Pages News