Minnesota State University, Mankato awards degrees

Minnesota State University, Mankato awarded 2,276 degrees to 1,941 students at the end of the fall 2021 semester.

Marshall: Erin Geary, MS, elementary education; Amy Olson, BS, family consumer science, summa cum laude; Jacob Shaffer, BS, alcohol & drug studies. Tracy: MaiDee Vang, BS, communication studies, summa cum laude; PaNhia Vang, BS, community health education; Lina Vue, BS, exercise science. Tyler: Madeline Ekema, BS, marketing; Kayleigh Wendland, MSW, social work

Undergraduate students receiving recognition included 263 students graduating summa cum laude (3.8 grade-point average and higher), 258 students graduating magna cum laude (grade-point averages of 3.6 to 3.79) and 238 students graduating cum laude (grade-point averages of 3.4 to 3.59).

Augustana University names Presidential Scholars

Augustana University in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, announced those students who have earned a Presidential Scholarship for Academic Year 2021-22. This scholarship recognizes academic excellence demonstrated through success in the classroom or through outstanding scores achieved on the ACT or SAT.

Jayla Hulzebos of Canby, Emma Klein of Lynd, Carter Schuelke of Minneota, Caleb Sterzinger of Ivanhoe

Johnson earns University of Nebraska-Lincoln degree

Abigail Johnson of Lynd was among 1,316 graduates who received degrees from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln during commencement exercises Dec. 17 and 18 at Pinnacle Bank Arena.

Johnson earned a bachelor of science in business administration with distinction from the College of Business.