Iowa State University

AMES, Iowa – Patrick Harrington, Ellsworth, earned a Bachelor of Science in management and supply chain management from Iowa State University on May 7.

The following students were named to the spring semester 2021 Dean’s List at Iowa State University. Students named to the Dean's List must have earned a grade point average of at least 3.50 on a 4.00 scale while carrying a minimum of 12 credit hours of graded coursework._

•Ellsworth: Andrew Wiliam Harrington, sophomore, journalism and mass communication; Patrick James Harrington, senior, management; Zachary John Nugent, senior, supply chain management.

•Hager City: Kathryn Jo Burmood, senior, criminal justice.

•Prescott: Carley Elizabeth Haus, senior, industrial engineering; Lauran Jean Korfhage, sophomore, microbiology; Grant Matthew Olson, senior, architecture – professional degree.

•River Falls: Alexander Steven Kelm, junior, biology; Samuel Reed Kenefick, senior, finance; Macie Jean VanNurden, senior, industrial engineering.

UW-Madison

MADISON – The University of Wisconsin-Madison has recognized students named to the Dean's List for the spring semester of the 2020-2021 academic year.

To be eligible for the Dean's List, students must complete a minimum of 12 graded degree credits in that semester. Each university school or college sets its own GPA requirements for students to be eligible to receive the distinction. Most call the honor 'dean's list', but some grant the 'Dean's Honor List' and 'Dean's High Honor List.'

•Beldenville: Jon Keller, College of Engineering, Dean's Honor List

•Ellsworth:_ Sydney Albarado, College of Agricultural & Life Sciences, Dean's List; Luke Cipala, School of Education, Dean's List;_ Margaret Harrington, School of Nursing, Dean's Honor List; Morgan Kummer, School of Education, Dean's List;_ Tessa Rayne, School of Education, Dean's List.

•Hager City:_ Brandilyn Bennett, College of Letters and Science, Dean's List; Hallie Claflin, College of Letters and Science, Dean's List; Kyle Perkins, College of Letters and Science, Dean's List.

•Prescott: Dillon Kimmen, College of Agricultural & Life Sciences, Dean's List; Ian Lapcinski, College of Letters and Science, Dean's List;_ Anna Mercord, College of Engineering, Dean's Honor List;_ Haley Miner, School of Human Ecology, Dean's Honor List.

•River Falls:_ Josh Baillargeon, College of Letters and Science, Dean's List; Abigail Buschette, College of Letters and Science, Dean's List;_ Lindsey Cardell, College of Letters and Science, Dean's List;_ Dana Craig, College of Letters and Science, Dean's List;_ Jaclyn Keilen, College of Letters and Science, Dean's List;_ Zach Knee, College of Engineering, Dean's Honor List;_ Jessica Lindall, College of Letters and Science, Dean's List;_ Ben O'Neill, School of Human Ecology, Dean's Honor List;_ Evelyn Okal, College of Agricultural & Life Sciences, Dean's List;_ Taylor Rock, College of Letters and Science, Dean's List;_ Kelsey Schneider, College of Letters and Science, Dean's List;_ Luke Stang, College of Engineering, Dean's Honor List; Caden Tourdot, School of Pharmacy, High Honor Roll;_ Niko Zoller, College of Engineering, Dean's Honor List.

•Spring Valley:_ Grace Larson, College of Agricultural & Life Sciences, Dean's List;_ Kristine Miller, School of Human Ecology, Dean's Honor List.

MADISON – On April 17, The Alpha Chapter of Wisconsin Phi Beta Kappa President Seth Pollak led the induction of 229 University of Wisconsin-Madison students into membership of Phi Beta Kappa, with past president Catherine Stafford._ Pollak is a professor of psychology professor and Stafford an associate professor of Spanish at UW-Madison.

The induction ceremony took place remotely with over 400 participants including inductees, their families, and friends. These initiates embody not only academic excellence but demonstrate by completed coursework breadth of study in the liberal arts and sciences beyond minimal degree requirements. Approximately 5 percent of the Letters & Science senior class is inducted into the liberal arts and science scholar society._ Phi Beta Kappa is the nation's oldest academic society honoring the liberal arts and sciences. Founded in 1776 at the College of William and Mary, ΦΒΚ stands for freedom of inquiry and expression, disciplinary rigor, breadth of intellectual perspective, the cultivation of skills of deliberation and ethical reflection, the pursuit of wisdom, and the application of the fruits of scholarship and research in practical life._ The inductees are:

•Prescott:_ Ian Lapcinski

•River Falls: Madeline Kieren MADISON – Evelyn Okal, River Falls, was awarded a Hilldale Undergraduate/Faculty Research Fellowship on May 17.

Generous grants from the Hilldale Foundation and the Wisconsin State Legislature provide for awards of $3,000 each to undergraduate students and $1,000 to their faculty/staff advisors to work in collaboration on research projects._

UN-Lincoln

LINCOLN, Neb. — Katherine Michelle Anderson, Prescott, was among 3,512 graduates who received degrees from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln during commencement exercises May 7 and 8. Anderson earned a Bachelor of Journalism with distinction from the College of Journalism and Mass Communications.

Hamline University

SAINT PAUL – Nicholas Cobian, River Falls, was named to the Hamline University College of Liberal Arts Dean's List in Spring 2021. Cobian was among the 640 students named to the Dean's List this semester. To qualify, students must earn a GPA of 3.5 or higher and complete a minimum of 16 credit hours. In the Spring 2021 term, students were required to have completed a minimum of 12 credits graded on the standard letter-grade scale for the term.

UW-Stout

MENOMONIE – The following students were named to the University of Wisconsin-Stout Dean's List for the spring 2021 semester. The award is presented to students who have a grade point average of 3.5 or above.

•Bay City: Jeanna Krause, senior, BFA entertainment design; _ Rachael Sullivan, junior, BFA interior design.

•Beldenville:_ Guillaume Ekvern-Jamme, senior, BS environmental science; Joshua Goodreid, sophomore, BS mechanical engineering;_ Teresa Mark, senior, BS hotel, restaurant and tourism;_ Christian Munkelwitz, senior, BS criminal justice & rehab.

•Ellsworth:_ Annabelle Meyer, freshman, BS packaging;_ Ashley Zeien, senior, BS applied science.

•Elmwood:_ Rianna Carlson, sophomore, BS psychology;_ Christopher Gift, senior, BS digital marketing technology; _ Sarah Larson, senior, BS health wellness & fitness;_ Kylee Sabelko, senior, BS health wellness & fitness;_ Lainey Weix, freshman, BFA graphic design and interactive media.

•Hager City:_ Thomas Early, junior, BS management.

•Plum City:_ Owen Bartsh, sophomore, BS mechanical engineering; _ Abigail Hassing, senior, BS dietetics;_ Connor Hinrichs, senior, BS engineering technology.

•Prescott:_ Elise Banitt, junior, BS health wellness & fitness; _ Karin Geerdes, junior, BS psychology;_ Mckenna Johnson, sophomore, BFA graphic design and interactive media; Jennifer Kleinschmidt, senior, BS health wellness & fitness; _ Ayden Veness, freshman, BS mechanical engineering;_ Haylee Yaeger, sophomore, BS early childhood education.

•River Falls: Simon Anderson, sophomore, BS video production; Jacob Bartkey, freshman, BS engineering technology; Will Bohnert, senior, BFA industrial design; Elena Brummel, freshman, pre-entertainment design; Wyatt Brunholzl, senior, BS business administration; Andy Campion, senior, BS professional communication and emerging media; Cole Causby, freshman, BS business administration; Sydney Cernohous, senior, BS special education; Michaela Cook, senior, BFA interior design; Walter Cranston, junior, BS engineering technology; Alex Crooks, senior, BS applied mathematics and computer science; Brett Delwiche, freshman, BS packaging; Sarah Hayman, senior, BS computer net & info technology; Quinn Huhnke, senior, BS computer science; Ally Pizzi, sophomore, BFA interior design; Carleigh Roettger, junior, BS professional communication and emerging media; Andrew Skaare, junior, BS construction; Michael Wolff, senior, BFA industrial design, BFA studio art.

•Spring Valley: Sean Borgerding, senior, BS manufacturing engineering; Simon Brown, junior, BS applied social science, pre-law/pre-prof; Rachel Garin, junior, BS business administration; Michael Laffin, junior, BS computer and electrical engineering; Ally Lee, senior, BS psychology; Janet Zimmer, senior, BS management.

• Wilson: Dylan Bosshart, junior, BS mechanical engineering; Grace Eitland, junior, BS rehabilitation services, BS psychology.

WITC

NEW RICHMOND – Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College's loyal and generous donors continue to provide important financial assistance to the students WITC serves. The WITC Foundation awarded 357 scholarships for a total of $142,580 toward fall semester scholarships._ Scholarships assist students with education-related costs such as tuition, fees, books, classroom supplies and more.

WITC will become Northwood Technical College in August 2021.

•Ellsworth: Henry Brown, James W. Covey Scholarship; Lyle Renk-Mason, Chippewa Valley Model A Car Club Scholarship.

•River Falls: Brittany Parker, Rosburg Medical Administrative Professional Scholarship. St. Croix Valley Employers Association Scholarship.

UW-Milwaukee

MILWAUKEE – The following students are among 3,200 prospective candidates for degrees attending the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee virtual commencement exercises held on Sunday, May 16, 2021 in Milwaukee.

•River Falls:_ Aaron Wright, Sheldon B. Lubar School of Business, Bachelor of Business Administration.

•Wilson:_ Bobbette Krueger, College of Letters and Science, Bachelor of Arts.

Minnesota State University, Mankato

MANKATO, Minn. – Minnesota State University, Mankato celebrated its 2021 spring semester student commencement by providing graduates 'commencement-in-a-box' packages and personalized photo opportunities on a graduation stage while holding a virtual ceremony and launching a special website beginning at 8 a.m. Saturday, May 8.

•Ellsworth: Nicole Hadler, BS alcohol & drug studies; Chasse Heiskala, BS construction management; Morgan Steele, BS nursing, Summa Cum Laude.

•River Falls: Emma Kozitza, BS marketing, Cum Laude; Morgan Larson, BS criminal justice, BS psychology; Justine Lehmann, BS elementary education, Cum Laude; Molly Morrissette, BS recreation, parks & leisure services; Arcelia Rivera, BFA dance, Summa Cum Laude, Erik Warner, BA film and media studies.

•Spring Valley: Bryce Mergens, BS communication disorders, Magna Cum Laude.