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SMSU Briefs for March 18

SMSU Jazz Ensemble to present concerts in Marshall and Luverne with guest Kate Skinner The SMSU Jazz Ensemble will be hosting Kate Skinner, guest jazz pianist, vocalist, composer, and educator on Monday, March 24-Tuesday, March 25. The ensemble will perform two concerts with Skinner, the first on Monday, March 24, at Luverne High School at 7:30 p.m. The concert will also feature the Luverne High School Jazz Band. The second concert will be on Tuesday, March 25, at 7:30 p.m. in the SMSU Fine Arts Theatre. This concert will also feature the Lakeview High School and Marshall High ...

Campus Notes for Feb. 27

Minnesota State Mankato announces dean’s list The Academic high honor and honor lists (dean’s lists) for the past fall semester at Minnesota State University, Mankato have been announced by Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs David Hood. Among 4,404 students, a total of 1,354 students qualified for the high honor list by achieving a 4.0 straight “A” average, while 3,050 students earned a 3.5 to 3.99 average to qualify for the honor list. To qualify for academic honors, undergraduate students must be enrolled for at least 12 credit hours for the ...

Education Briefs for Feb. 27

True Light Christian School announces its 2nd quarter Honor Roll 5th grade: Oliver Scholten, Keziah Sternke 6th grade: Kiera DeRuyter, Christina Fixen, Evie Mahoney 7th grade: Reese Livingston, Enzo Rock, Finn Ruud, Jonathan Sternke 8th grade: Kyper Brownlee

Campus Notes for Feb. 22

UMD announces dean’s list The University of Minnesota Duluth (UMD) has announced its dean’s list for fall semester 2024. 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. Local students named to the dean’s list are: Clarkfield: Ryan Faller, Dawson: Lauren Larson Echo Olivia Hinz, Ghent: Joseph Voit Marshall: Samuel Griebel, Maddie Larson, Ayan Mohamed Minneota: Faith Myhre Porter: Kale Dritz Tracy:Nathan Fultz Iowa Lakes Community College releases fall 2024 honors ...

Black History Month events at SMSU

Southwest Minnesota State University will observe Black History Month with a series of events that include a documentary film, a poetry reading, and a featured speaker. Wednesday, Feb. 12, 7-9 p.m., SMSU Lower Conference Center, “The Brothers of Rondo” Film Features the impact of the I-94 construction on the Rondo Neighborhood of Minneapolis and the social justice activists who fought to save their community and way of life. There will be a panel discussion following the film. Light refreshments will be provided. If you are not able to join in person, you can register to watch ...

Loftness named a 2025 ExCEL Award recipient

Aliyah Loftness of Tracy Area High School was selected as 1 of only 36 juniors across the State of Minnesota to be selected as a 2025 ExCEL Award Recipient. Loftness will be recognized during halftime of the 2 p.m. girls basketball championship game on March 15. The ExCEL Award — Excellence in Community, Education and Leadership — is a unique recognition program designed exclusively for Minnesota high school juniors who are active in school activities, leaders in their schools, and who demonstrate a strong commitment to community service. This award is sponsored by the League’s ...