Colleges across the country are recognizing students from Waubonsie Valley High School for their on-campus success. Click any achievement to discover alumni from Waubonsie Valley High School, view their personalized Merit pages, and learn about what they are accomplishing.
(see more)Colleges across the country are recognizing students from Waubonsie Valley High School for their on-campus success. Click any achievement to discover alumni from Waubonsie Valley High School, view their personalized Merit pages, and learn about what they are accomplishing.
Wheaton College (Ill.) Welcomes Entering Students
Wheaton College (Ill.) welcomes the 668 freshman and transfer students entering in Fall 2014.
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2014 Oct 24
Local Students Make the President's List at Miami University
Miami University students who are ranked in the top three percent of undergraduate students within each division for second semester 2013-14 have been named to the president's list recognizing academic excellence.
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2014 Jul 17
The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi Inducts New Members
The following people recently were initiated into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, the nation's oldest and most selective collegiate honor society for all academic disciplines.
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2014 Jun 18
Augustana College announces 2014 graduates
Augustana College, Rock Island, Ill., held its spring commencement ceremony on Sunday, May 25. Congresswoman Cheri Bustos delivered the commencement speech, and more than 600 students participated in the ceremony.
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2014 Jun 16
Dean's List - Spring 2014
A total of 766 students have been named to the Carthage College Dean's List for the Spring 2014 semester.
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2014 Jun 12
Student named to Augustana College winter term Dean's List
Augustana College announced 858 students were named to the Dean's List for the 2013 winter term. Students who have earned this academic honor have maintained a grade-point average of 3.5 or higher on a four-point scale for courses taken during the term.
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2014 Apr 11
Member of Residence Life Council - Fall 2013
RLC includes representatives from each residence hall who work with the Director of Residence Life to improve the lives of students on campus and get people more involved. This governing board oversees the activities of each Hall Council. RLC hosts many events including Alcohol Awareness Week, Lil' Sibs Weekend, and state and regional conferences that enable members to become more involved on campus.
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2014 Mar 24
Augustana students commissioned to draw maps for book
At Augustana College, Dr. Jenniger Burnham's cartography class was commissioned by Dr. Curt Roseman '63 to draw maps for his book, "A Century of Players, Performers, and Pagaents: Wharton Field House and Browning Field, Moline, Illinois," co-written by Dr. Roseman and Diann Moore. Seven of the students' maps were selected for publication.
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2014 Mar 28
Members of National Residence Hall Honorary - Fall 2013
The Zeta Psi Beta Chapter of the National Residence Hall Honorary (NRHH) at Carthage operates on a campus, state, regional, and local level. Founded on four pillars of Leadership, Scholastics, Recognition, and Service, the organization aims to serve the campus and community while recognizing all members of the campus that contribute to the College to make the student's experience here what it is.
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2014 Mar 21
Member of Carthage Activities Board - Fall 2013
Want to play a role in bringing performers to campus? Join the Carthage Activities Board, one of the largest student organizations on campus. CAB selects, plans, promotes and produces campus events like Homecoming, Family Weekend, Senior Week, movies, musicians, comedians, indoor ice rinks and more. CAB is open to all students; just show up!
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2014 Mar 20
Augustana Colloge students gain real-world know-how
In today's competitive job market, college students recognize the value of high-impact learning experiences, like internships, study abroad and research.
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2014 Mar 11
Local Students Make the Dean's List at Miami University
Miami University students who ranked in the top 20 percent of undergraduate students within each division for first semester 2013-2014 have been named to the dean's list recognizing academic performance.
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2014 Feb 26
Fall 2013 Dean's List
List of students who were named to the Fall 2013 Dean's List
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2014 Feb 24
Dean's List - Fall 2013
A total of 847 students have been named to the Carthage College Dean's List for the Fall 2013 semester.
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2014 Feb 20
Roster set for UW-Whitewater 2014 women's track and field team
The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater names the 2014 women's track and field team
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2014 Feb 11
Students selected for collegiate musical group
A group of 12 students was selected as members of Belles & Beaux, a musical performance group at Harding University.
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2013 Nov 5
Part-Time Students Honored for Academics at SUNY Canton
Area students recently received Part-Time Honors for their outstanding academic performance during the spring 2013 semester at SUNY Canton.
"Congratulations to our students who earned Part-Time Honors for the spring 2013 semester! The provost, deans, faculty and I are very proud of the way you applied your best efforts to the semester's coursework," said SUNY Canton Acting President Joseph C. Hoffman. "The work ethic and the enthusiasm for learning you develop here at the College will serve you well in your professional careers after graduation."
Part-Time Honors are awarded to students earning at least a 3.25 grade point average on six to 11 credit hours.
Among the students to receive Part-Time Honors were:
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2013 Jun 28
Local students named to Augustana College winter term Dean's List
Augustana College announced 872 students were named to the Dean's List for the 2012-2013 winter term. Students who have earned this academic honor have maintained a grade-point average of 3.5 or higher on a four-point scale for courses taken during the term.
From your area, students who have earned this honor include:
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2013 Apr 16
Local students performed with Augustana Symphonic Band
The Augustana College Symphonic Band recently returned from its 2013 tour of the Midwest. The tour included stops in Illinois, Wisconsin, Minnesota and Nebraska. The band will perform its final concert of the tour at 8 p.m. on Saturday, March 9, in Augustana's Centennial Hall, Rock Island, Illinois. Admission is free, and a freewill offering will be accepted.
Among the students who peformed:
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2013 Mar 5
SUNY Canton Students Named to Dean's List
SUNY Canton recently recognized students who excelled academically during the Fall 2012 semester.
"The College's deans and I are very proud of these students," said Interim SUNY Canton President Carli C. Schiffner. "They are demonstrating commitment to their education and it is my great pleasure to congratulate them on their success."
To receive Dean's List honors, full-time students must receive a GPA of 3.25. Part-Time Honors are awarded to students earning at least a 3.25 GPA on six to 11 credit hours.
Among the students who earned honors for academics were:
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2013 Feb 4
Local residents named to Harding University dean’s list
The following residents are among more than 1,000 Harding University students included on the dean’s list for grades achieved during the fall semester.
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2013 Jan 4
Local Residents Spend Fall Semester In Zambia
The following local residents departed Sept. 20 to spend a three-month semester studying at Harding University’s campus in Zambia (HIZ).
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2012 Oct 3
Local students perform with Augustana Symphonic Band
The Augustana Symphonic Band began its spring 2012 tour of the Pacific Coast on Friday, Feb. 17, stopping at two locations in Illinois before continuing to California, Oregon and Washington. To conclude the tour, the band will perform a home concert on Saturday, March 10, at 8 p.m. in Centennial Hall (3703 7th Ave.) on Augustana's campus.
Among the students peforming:
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2012 Feb 20
Augustana students performed a disaster relief concert
More than six months have passed since the Great East Japan Earthquake, and the people of Japan are still trying to rebuild their lives. To reverently remember and show sympathy for the Japanese people, members of the Augustana College Symphonic Band performed a disaster relief concert on Saturday, September 24.
Free will donations were collected at the concert. Donations totaled $1,550, and funds raised will be distributed through the American Red Cross for relief efforts in Japan.
"It is easy to forget about such disasters, yet much of Japan is still uninhabitableaEUR"much remains to be done," said Augustana's Director of Bands James Lambrecht, who has programmed select musical works related to Japan in order to expose the students and Augustana community to Japanese musical culture.
From your area, the students involved included:
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2011 Sep 29
Local students named to Augustana College spring term Dean's List
884 students have been named to the Dean's List at Augustana College for the 2011 spring term. Students who have earned this academic honor have maintained a grade point average of 3.5 or higher on a four-point scale for courses taken during the term.
From your area, students who have earned this honor include:
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2011 Jul 12
Area Students Recognized for Academic Achievement at SUNY Canton
SUNY Canton President Joseph L. Kennedy and the College's deans recently recognized students who excelled academically during the Fall 2010 semester.
"It is impressive to see the diversity of students who have succeeded at SUNY Canton," Kennedy said. "Students from all of the over the world and here in New York are represented on the College's honor rolls. Each of these students has demonstrated that they are committed to getting the most out of their career-driven education."
To receive President's List honors, full-time students must earn a semester grade point average (GPA) of 3.75 or higher on a 4.0 scale. For Dean's List, full-time students must receive a GPA of 3.25. Part-Time Honors are awarded to students earning at least a 3.25 GPA on six to 11 credit hours.
Among the students who earned honors for academics were:
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2011 Jan 14
Symphonic Band concert inspired by contemporary American themes
The Augustana Symphonic Band will explore the grand themes and everyday moments of American life during its annual fall concert on Saturday, October 30, at 8 p.m. in Centennial Hall (3703 7th Ave.). The free public concert will feature music from five contemporary American composers, including several new compositions.
The students participating in the fall concert from your area includes:
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2010 Oct 28
Students Honored for Outstanding Academic Achievement at SUNY Canton
SUNY Canton President Joseph L. Kennedy and the College's deans recently released the honor roll for the Fall 2009 Semester.
"I'd like to congratulate each and every one of these scholars," Kennedy said. "Their hard work and dedication will transcend their time at SUNY Canton. Whether they decide to continue their education, seek employment, or start their own business, their commitment to education will benefit them for years to come."
To receive President's List honors, full-time students must earn a semester grade point average (GPA) of 3.75 or higher on a 4.0 scale. For Dean's List, full-time students must receive a GPA of 3.25. Part-time honors are awarded to students earning at least a 3.25 GPA on six to 11 credit hours. Other criteria may determine eligibility for inclusion, including courses taken, credit hours earned, and confidentiality status.
For problems or concerns regarding the honors rankings, please call the SUNY Canton Public Relations office, 315.386.7300, or email kie@canton.edu. A complete honors list is available at www.canton.edu.
Among those to receive recognition for outstanding academic achievement are:
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2010 Jan 8