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South Dakota State announces spring 2026 graduates The following students graduated after the spring 2026 semester at South Dakota State University. More than 1,600 students completed all requirements for a degree and/or certificate program. Arco: Jacey Jorgensen, associate of science from SDSU's College of Pharmacy and Allied Health Professions. Canby: Taylor Lacek, cum laude, two bachelor of science degrees from SDSU's College of Agriculture, Food and Environmental Sciences. Cottonwood: Cole Arends, cum laude, bachelor of science from SDSU's Jerome J. Lohr College of ...

SMSU Psi Chi chapter named Model Chapter for 2025-26

The Southwest Minnesota State University chapter of Psi Chi, the International Honor Society in Psychology, has been named a 2025-26 Psi Chi Model Chapter, placing it among just 45 chapters nationwide to receive the distinction this year. Selected from more than 1,150 Psi Chi chapters, the SMSU chapter earned the recognition for successfully meeting a series of goals focused on academic excellence, student engagement, professional development, and service.  Throughout the 2025-26 academic year, SMSU Psi Chi members organized a variety of events designed to connect students, promote ...

SMSU dean’s list announced for spring semester 2026

Southwest Minnesota State University announced the dean’s list of students recognized for academic achievement during spring semester 2026. An undergraduate student who completes 12 or more A-F graded credits and achieves a grade-point average of 3.5 or higher will be considered for the honors dean’s list. If a 4.0 grade-point average is achieved, the student will be on the high honors dean’s list. High honors Clarkfield: Michael Pitzl Ghent: Skyla Crowley Ivanhoe: Melanie Engel, Bradyn Hopper Lake Benton: Kinsley Krog Lake Wilson: Elle Lupkes Lamberton: Madelyn ...

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Iowa Lakes Community College announces spring 2026 honors lists Iowa Lakes Community College recognizes the academic excellence and dedication of students who earned placement on the spring 2026 president's list and dean's list. The president's list recognizes full-time students who earn a perfect 4.0 grade-point average during the semester. The dean's list honors full-time students who achieve a grade-point average of 3.25 or higher. Marshall: Jayden Manthei, president's list; Nathan Panka, dean's list; Drew Parsons, dean's list Iowa Lakes Community announces spring 2026 ...

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Iowa State University announces spring 2026 dean’s list More than 11,200 Iowa State University students have been recognized for outstanding academic achievement by being named to the 2026 spring semester dean's list. Students named to the dean's list must earn a grade-point average of at least 3.50 on a 4.00 scale while carrying a minimum of 12 credit hours of graded course work. Local students on the dean’s list include: Clarkfield: Austin Gunlogson Cottonwood: Chloe Louwagie Marshall: Hudson Dieken, Jackson Lendt BSU announces dean’s list Benjamin Prokop of Canby ...

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UMD announces dean’s list for spring semester 2026 The University of Minnesota Duluth (UMD) has announced its dean's list for spring semester 2026. Students on the dean's list have achieved a grade-point average of 3.50 or higher while earning a minimum of 12 letter-graded credits. Clarkfield: Ryan Faller Cottonwood: Kayleigh Albertson, Kassidy Ebnet Echo: Olivia Hinz Ghent: Joseph Voit Marshall: Liam Kruse, Maddie Larson Minneota: Faith Myhre Porter: Kale Dritz Vesta: Kylee Fogelson St. Olaf announces dean’s list Miles Schoell-Eddy, of Dawson was named to the spring 2026 ...