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College News: August 18, 2021
College News
Illinois Wesleyan University

BLOOMINGTON, Illinois — Anna Eager, Evansville, graduated magna cum laude with a major in economics/political science from Illinois Wesleyan University during Commencement on May 2, 2021.


St. Cloud State University

ST. CLOUD, Minnesota — Kaitlyn Wall, Darlington, graduated with a master of science in rehab counseling from St. Cloud State University during spring semester 2021.


UW-Madison

MADISON – Just over 7,600 students received degrees from the University of Wisconsin-Madison on May 8. There were two live ceremonies at Camp Randall, one for undergraduates and one for all graduate degree candidates.

Albany: Ellen Brandt, bachelor of science, health promotion and health equity

Belleville: Jacob Bauman, master of business administration, general management; Paige Bump, bachelor of science, anthropology; Jacob Larson, master of science, mechanical engineering; Grace Patrow, bachelor of science, elementary education; Grace Schulting, bachelor of science, health promotion and health equity; Joseph Sokol, bachelor of science, conservation biology; Ashley Wychules, doctor of law 

Belmont: Katelyn Schobert, master of science, clinical nutrition

Benton: Ally Jansen, bachelor of science, zoology, graduated with distinction; McKailah Strang, bachelor of arts, legal studies and psychology, graduated with distinction

Brodhead: Evan Willing, bachelor of science, materials science and engineering

Brooklyn: William Gerlach, bachelor of business administration, accounting; Carly Kurth, doctor of nursing practice; Mya Lebakken, bachelor of business administration, marketing, graduated with distinction; Riley Medenwald, bachelor of science, biology; Abbie Schofield, bachelor of science, neurobiology, graduated with distinction; Sydney Schwass, bachelor of science, interior architecture; Mitchell Wall, bachelor of science, engineering mechanics, graduated with distinction

Darlington: Hunter Johnson, bachelor of science, life sciences communication; Jared Meister, bachelor of science, pharmacology and toxicology

Juda: Chelsea Burkhalter, bachelor of business administration, marketing; Emily Mauerman, bachelor of science, health promotion and health equity

Monroe: Bonita Dickman, master of arts, library and information studies; Allyce Fahrney, bachelor of arts, psychology; Madeline Fuchs, bachelor of arts, psychology; Alicia Kuester, bachelor of science, nursing; Silas Setterstrom, bachelor of science, computer and political science, graduated with distinction; Vincent Wartenweiler, doctor of pharmacy; Andrew Wheat, bachelor of arts, journalism

Monticello: Madeline Bartels, master of science, educational psychology; Laura Eicher, doctor of philosophy, educational leadership and policy analysis; Chandler Hansen, bachelor of science, health promotion and health equity; Megan Lehr, bachelor of science, agricultural business management

New Glarus: Ryan Bright, master of science, educational leadership and policy analysis; Taylor Funseth, bachelor of arts, political science; Benjamin Masson, bachelor of science, computer sciences and environmental studies; Kerry Mccoy, bachelor of science, human development and family studies, bachelor of science, nursing, with honors; Sydney Stecha, bachelor of science, conservation biology and zoology

Woodford: Aidin Tavakoli-Tameh, doctor of philosophy, cancer biology

 

UW-Whitewater

WHITEWATER — Brayden Zettle, a native of Monroe, and member of the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater track and field program, was one of 17 Warhawks who were named All-Academic by the United States Track and Field and Cross Country Coaches Association for their academic and athletic performance in 2021.


Clarke University

DUBUQUE, Iowa — Clarke University in Dubuque, Iowa, extends a warm congratulations to the following Class of 2021 graduates:

Benton: Paige Murphy, bachelor of science, athletic training, summa cum laude

Darlington: Kinsey Gould, bachelor of science, nursing, cum laude

Monroe: Baylie Engels, bachelor of science, biology

South Wayne: Joshua Meier, bachelor of science, nursing


University of Dubuque

DUBUQUE, Iowa —    Andrew Newberry, New Glarus, graduated cum laude with a bachelor of science from the University of Dubuque during its 169th commencement that was held Saturday, May 1, 2021, in the Chlapaty Recreation and Wellness Center.


UW-OSHKOSH

OSHKOSH — The UW Oshkosh 147th spring commencement - with four in-person ceremonies May 15 - recognized the accomplishments of students from all three of its campuses (Fond du Lac, Fox Cities, Oshkosh). Nearly 1,500 students earned bachelor’s, master’s, associate and doctoral degrees, and joined the ranks of more than 100,000 UWO alumni.

Belleville: Mikayla Cann, nursing

Monroe: Natalie Dillon, English and journalism; Benjamin Dombkowski, radio-tv-film; Isiah Siemers, mental health care practice

New Glarus: Andrei Vultaggio, history


UW-La Crosse

LA CROSSE — The following area students have been named to the dean’s list at the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse for the spring semester of the 2020-21 academic year, ending May 2021.

Qualification for the dean’s list is limited to students who have attained outstanding academic achievement. To be eligible, students must have earned not less than a 3.5 semester grade point average and carried a minimum of 12 credits.

Albany: Kassi Heins

Argyle: Dorissa DeNure

Belleville: Vanessa Erb, Emily Flick, Sydney Gentilli, Caden O’Rourke, Maya Severson 

Belmont: Taylar Simmons

Benton: Emma Lawrence, Nolan Strang

Blanchardville: Emily Gruenenfelder

Brodhead: Catherine Speckman, Jack Speckman, Morgan Tresemer, Zoe Tresemer

Brooklyn: Ashley Johnson

Darlington: Cade Murray

Gratiot: Elizabeth Holland

Juda: Almanzo Friedly

Monroe: Skye Allen, Darian Boeck, Nickolas Fenn, Keagen Haffele, Jonathan Hayes, Hoa Lu, Jordan Montgomery, Carter Sawdey, Jenna Smith, Adam Whitney

Monticello: Veronica Blumer, Josie Penniston

New Glarus: Brian McKeon

South Wayne:  Ilse Mendez


MINNESOTA STATE UNIVERSITY, MANKATO

MANKATO, Minnesota — Jenna Anderson, New Glarus, was named to the academic dean’s list for the past spring semester at Minnesota State University, Mankato by interim Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs Matt Cecil. 

 To qualify for academic honors, undergraduate students must be enrolled for at least 12 credit hours while achieving at least a 3.5 GPA for the semester.


Upper Iowa University

FAYETTE, Iowa — Upper Iowa University is pleased to announce Jamie Ott, Monticello, graduated with a bachelor of science degree in human services in March.


Upper Iowa University

FAYETTE, Iowa — Upper Iowa University is pleased to announce its May 2021 graduates. 

Brodhead: Jennifer Pope, cum laude bachelor of science, human resources mgmt

Brooklyn: Aimee Sies, summa cum laude bachelor of science, business admin