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Campus Notes for May 25

Sovell receives doctorate in Pharmacy Dr. Natalie Sovell, daughter of Jane and Ken Sovell, and a 2015 graduate from Marshall High School, received her doctorate in Pharmacy from South Dakota State University College of Pharmacy and Allied Health Professions recently. Sovell was recognized as the Doctor of Pharmacy Distinguished Graduate, which is the highest honor available to pharmacy students. The Doctor of Pharmacy Distinguished Graduate Award is presented to one student based on leadership, communication skills, patient counseling skills, student and faculty relations, campus and ...

SMSU Briefs for May 6

SMSU ag programs ranked No. 4 in Minnesota Southwest Minnesota State University’s agriculture programs have been ranked No. 4 in Minnesota by PLEXUSS Global Rankings. In an effort to streamline the many college rankings each year, Plexuss.com created PLEXUSS College Rankings. In addition to gathering rankings of several sources, the site includes what it considers the most reputable ranking sources in order to create its own ranking system. Its methodology incorporates input from students, education partners, data scientists, employers, parents and high school counselors. SMSU ...

Education Briefs for May 5

True Light Christian School honor roll True Light Christian School announces its 3rd quarter honor roll for the 2020-2021 school year: Eighth grade: Ryan Botsford, Naya Grahn, Jack Meier, Aubree Metheny, Ben Pafko, Gabriella Ross, Naomi Sternke, Augie Sturrock, Kendall Walerius, Braelyn Wing Seventh grade: Trinity Brownlee, Brennon Doughty Sixth grade: Sam Grahn, Addison Hissam, Osiah Knochenmus, Julia Pafko, Jolie Sprik, Josiah Sternke, Alex Sturrock, Deacon Wing Fifth grade: Brylee Dahl, Jaelyn Nawrocki, Hailey Rock, Gunnar Ruud, Mya Walerius

Campus Notes for April 27

Minnesota West announces candidates for graduation and 2021 commencement ceremonies Minnesota West Community & Technical College will host multiple commencement ceremonies for students graduating this year. Due to COVID restrictions and to keep, our students, visitors, faculty and staff safe each graduate is limited to inviting two guests to their ceremony. Social distancing will be followed and masks are required. The commencement ceremonies are scheduled as below. All ceremonies will also be live streamed on the Minnesota West Facebook page at www.facebook.com/MinnesotaWest. April ...

Campus Notes for April 26

Local students receive dean’s list honors from Bemidji State University Local students have been placed on Bemidji State’s dean’s list for the fall 2020 semester. To be eligible for the dean’s list, Bemidji State University students must be enrolled for at least 12 credits and earn a minimum of a 3.5 GPA during the semester. Local students on the list include: Garvin: Mattea Steffes; Granite Falls: Meeghen Dahlager; Marshall: Ashley Thompson Nearly 6,800 Huskers named to fall dean’s list Nearly 6,800 University of Nebraska-Lincoln students have been named to the ...

Education Briefs for April 26

Minnesota West’s Miller recognized at Board of Trustees Awards Program as an Outstanding Educator Minnesota West Community & Technical College – Minnesota West Medical Lab Technology & Phlebotomy instructor Dr. Rita Miller, was recognized as an Outstanding Educator for 2020 at the Minnesota State Board of Trustees Award Program held April 21. At the awards program Minnesota State recognized Outstanding Educators for 2020 from college and universities that are part of the system. This honor acknowledges and rewards exceptional individual professional accomplishment and encourages ...