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SMSU spring 2020 graduation list

SMSU recently announced its 2020 spring semester graduates. The students earned their degrees in both undergraduate and graduate degree programs. 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 dean’s list and is denoted by an * behind their name. Balaton: Alissa Moat, master of science: education. Canby: Melissa Snobl, master of science: education; Samantha Antony, bachelor of science: social work; Sara Abrahamson, master of science: education. Cottonwood: Brooklin Peltier*, ...

Campus Notes for July 8

Concordia announces dean’s list Local students were named to the 2019-2020 second semester dean’s list at Concordia College in Moorhead. To qualify for this designation, students must carry a minimum of 12 semester credits and have a grade-point average of at least a 3.7 on a 4.0 scale. Local students on the dean’s list include: Balaton: Bobbie-Jo O’Neil; Clarkfield: Carmen Peterson; Dawson: Cody McKesson, Behtanie Whitmore; Lynd: RhiannonMarkegard; Marshall: Mason Penske, Ryan VanMoer, Sadie Zahrbock; Tracy: Noah Tiegs; Walnut Grove: Madelynn Schumacher UMD announces ...

Campus Notes for July 1

Cole receives MSU Moorhead scholarship Eli Cole of Marshall has received an $4,000 University Scholarship and Talent Scholarship of $1,000 from Minnesota State University Moorhead. Eli is a graduate of Marshall Senior High School. Eli’s parents are Chad and Keri Cole. University Scholarship recipients must have an ACT score of 21+ and a 3.50 GPA. The scholarship is over four years. Gustavus Adolphus College announces dean’s list The spring semester dean’s list at Gustavus Adolphus College has been released. The list comprises students who have earned a 3.7 grade-point ...

Education Briefs for June 24

Avera Marshall Auxiliary Scholarship winners announced The Avera Marshall Auxiliary has awarded five $1,000 scholarships to area high school graduates. Criteria for selection included academic excellence, participation in school activities, active community involvement, and a demonstrated interest in the health care professions. Kary DeVlieger, a Marshall High School graduate, will be attending Minnesota State University Mankato to study exercise science/pre physical therapy. She job shadowed through a career internship in a variety of departments at Avera Marshall Medical ...

Campus Notes for June 17

Concordia College hosts virtual commencement, area students among honorees Concordia College hosted a virtual commencement celebration on May 3. Local graduates include: Bobbie Jo O’Neil, daughter of Robert and Susan O’Neill of Balaton, psychology and English writing. Carmen Peterson, summa cum laude, Clarkfield, nursing. Sadie Zahrbock, cum laude, daughter of Hans and Shana Zahrbock of Marshall, communication studies. Area students receive degrees from NDSU The following area students were among the students to graduate from North Dakota State University in spring 2020. NDSU ...

Education Briefs for June 10

Timmerman, Goepferich are Catholic Daughter scholarship winners Court St. Joan of Arc 1291 has award two scholarships this year. The winners are Claire Goepferich of Cottonwood and Anna Timmerman of Marshall. Goepferich plans to attend college to get an associate degree in nursing and then study for a bachelor’s degree. Timmerman plans to attend North Dakota State University to become a high school math teacher. LATI has graduation The 53rd Annual Lake Area Technical Institute graduation ceremony was held May 8, with 863 graduates receiving their diplomas. Due to COVID-19 and the ...