Dean’s lists/president’s lists       

—Sarah Oelkers, of Austin, was named to the dean’s list at Carroll University for the spring 2014 semester.

—Kathleen Collier, of Austin, was named to the Spring 2014 semester Dean’s List at the University of Northern Iowa.

—Halla Nelson, of Austin, was named to the dean’s list for the spring 2014 semester at Edgewood College.

—Karyn Potach, of Austin, was named to the dean’s list for academic excellence for the spring 2014 semester at Bethel University, St. Paul. Potach, a sophomore, is the daughter of Kurt and Brenda Potach.

 

University of Minnesota, Twin Cities

The following local students were named to the 2014 spring semester dean’s list at the University of Minnesota, Twin Cities:

—Jenna Juenger, of Adams, a senior, in the School of Nursing.

—Lee Kloeckner, of Adams, a senior, in the College of Food, Agriculture and Natural Resource Science.

—Steven Lammers, of Adams, a senior, in the College of Food, Agriculture and Natural Resource Science.

—Benjamin Bachmeier, of Austin, a senior, in the College of Science and Engineering.

—Jaclyn Bird, of Austin, a junior, in the College of Education/Human Development

—Samantha Brucker, of Austin, a senior, in the College of Education/Human Development.

—William Felten, of Austin, a senior, in the College of Continuing Education.

—Gabriel Franta, of Austin, a senior, in the College of Biological Sciences

—Katherine Johnson, of Austin, a senior, in the School of Nursing.

—Benjamin Kubesh, of Austin, a junior, in the Carlson School of Management.

—Alexander Thorson, of Austin, a sophomore, in the Carlson School of Management.

—Emily Weiss, of Austin, a senior, in the College of Science and Engineering.

—Stephanie Bussan, of Grand Meadow, a sophomore, in the College of Education/Human Development.

—Lindsay Blahnik, of Racine, a senior, in the College of Liberal Arts.

—Alexandra Mullenbach, a senior, in the School of Nursing.

 

Kaplan University, Mason City Campus

The following students made the president’s/dean’s list from Kaplan University, Mason City Campus, for the March 2014 term:

—Shawn Julson, of Austin, president’s list

—Tamika Hutson, of Austin, dean’s list

—Ranae Pals, of Austin, dean’s list

 

Minnesota State University, Mankato

Local students made the academic high honor and honor lists, and dean’s lists, for the past spring semester at Minnesota State University, Mankato:

—Luke Simon, of Adams, honor list

—Julia Bartemes, of Austin, honor list

—Kathryn Barthels, of Austin, honor list

—Dylan Brady, of Austin, honor list

—Titian Butash, of Austin, honor list

—Justin Classon, of Austin, honor list

—Andrew Dennison, of Austin, honor list

—Megan Groh, of Austin, honor list

—Samantha Halverson, of Austin, honor list

—Brooklyn Maiers, of Austin, high honor list

—Alex Olson, of Austin, honor list

—Mallory Olson, of Austin, honor list

—Michelle Penkava, of Austin, high honor list

—Brooke Rosenstiel, of Austin, honor list

—Alyssa Schroeder, of Austin, high honor list

—Alexander Sheldon, of Austin, honor list

—Joel Swatfager, of Austin, honor list

—Meghan Yerhot, of Austin, honor list

—Chelsey Fenske, of Dexter, honor list

—Samuel Klaehn, of Dexter, honor list

—Haley Pearson, of Racine, honor list

—Travis Bruggeman, of Rose Creek, high honor list

—Stephanie Kasel, of Taopi, honor list

 

University of North Dakota

The following students made the president’s/dean’s list from the University of North Dakota.

—Joshua Jacobs, of Austin, made the 2014 spring semester president’s roll of honor at the University of North Dakota.

—Michael Haukaas, of Adams, made the 2014 spring semester dean’s list honorees at the University of North Dakota.

 

Winona State University

Local students made the dean’s list at Winona State University for spring 2014:

—Pamela Alstead, of Austin

—Emily Beckel, of Austin

—Mckenzie Besel, of Austin

—Elizabeth Felten, of Austin

—Ashley Follmuth, of Austin

—Edgar Garcia, of Austin

—Michael Gosha, of Austin

—Kallie Hart, of Austin

—Samantha Jayes, of Austin

—Kaitlyn Jorgenson, of Austin

—Katelyn Joseph, of Austin

—Vanessa Lee, of Austin

—Cami Longueville, of Austin

—Julia Luong, of Austin

—Logan Mithuen, of Austin

—Elizabeth Ristau, of Austin

—Emily Sundal, of Austin

—Emily Wollschlager, of Austin

 

Edgewood College

Local students earned semester honors for the spring 2014 semester at Edgewood College:

—Halla Nelson, of Austin

—Kaycee Lukes, of Austin

 

University of Wisconsin-Stout

Local students at University of Wisconsin-Stout received the Chancellor’s Award for the 2014 spring semester:

—Rachael Landherr, of Austin, is majoring in early childhood education.

—Jerome Green, of Austin, is majoring in business administration, hotel, restaurant and tourism.

 

Graduations

—Rachel Davis, of LeRoy, graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point, with a Bachelor of Arts in international studies and spanish culture studies, magna cum laude.

—Eddie Devine, of Austin, graduated from Kaplan University, Mason City Campus, in March of 2014, with a Bachelor of Science in information technology and cum laude. Devine also made the dean’s list.

—Jennifer Maxwell, of Racine, completed degree requirements at the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse in May. She received her bachelor of science with a major in nuclear medicine technology. The Spring Commencement was held at the La Crosse Center Sunday, May 11.

—Samantha Serratore, of Austin, received a Bachelor of Science degree in marketing communications during spring commencement at the University of Wisconsin-River Falls in May.

—Alexis Balgeman, of Lyle, graduated from Drake University with a Bachelor of Arts from the College of Arts and Sciences at the conclusion of the spring 2014 semester.

—Megan Lipari, of Austin, graduated from UW-EAU Claire in the college of Arts and Sciences with a major in mathematics.

—Brandi Schammel, of Austin, Associate of Applied Science, dental hygiene and Associate of Science, liberal arts.

 

University of St. Thomas

The following students graduated from the University of St. Thomas spring 2014.

—Gina Vo, of Austin, in business administration and marketing management.

—Holli Mayer, of Austin, in law with cum laude.

—Jacob Carroll, of Austin, in economics and business.

—Jennifer Braaten, of Austin, in social work advanced standing.

—Kari Johnson, of Austin, in business administration and operations management with magna cum laude.

—Kristin Tischer, of Austin, in psychology, with cum laude.

—Michelle King, of Austin, in law, with cum laude.

 

University of Minnesota, Duluth

Local students graduated from the University Minnesota, Duluth’s undergraduate commencement, Saturday, May 17, 2014, at the Amsoil Arena:

—Jacob Bentley, of Austin, with a Bachelor of Science Degree in cell and molecular biology.

—Cameron Dooley, of Austin, with a Bachelor of Science Industrial Engineering Degree in Industrial Engineering.

—Emily Leif, of Austin, with a Bachelor of Applied Science Degree in exercise science.

—Anna Moore, of Austin, with a Bachelor of Applied Science Degree in integrated elementary and special education.

—Gage Morgan, of Austin, with a Bachelor of Science Civil Engineering in civil engineering, received departmental honors.

 

St. Cloud State University

Local students graduated from St. Cloud State University in the 2014 spring semester. Commencement ceremonies took place Sunday, May 10, at Halenbeck Hall.

–Derek Christiansen, of Austin, Bachelor of Arts, criminal justice studies, cum laude.

—Cody Dietrich, of Austin, Bachelor of Science, marketing.

—Jessica Benson, of Grand Meadow, Bachelor of Science in community psychology.

Winona State University

The following students graduated from Winona State University in spring 2014.

—Kristin Ansorge, of Austin, Bachelor of Science, nursing, cum laude.

—Emily Beckel, of Austin, Bachelor of Science, athletic training.

—Tana Beckmann, of Austin, Bachelor of Science-Teaching, elementary education (teaching), magna cum laude.

—Nina Blazevic, of Austin, Bahelor of Social Work, social work.

—Diane Bruen, of Austin, Master of Science, adult/gerontology acute care nurse practitioner.

—Cameron Hunter, of Austin, Bachelor of Science, exercise and rehabilitative science.

—Samantha Jayes, of Austin, Bachelor of Science, nursing.

—Vanessa Lee, of Austin, Bechelor of Science, nursing.

—Emily Sundal, of Austin, Bachelor of Arts, communication studies, magna cum laude.

—Melissa Wolff, of Austin, Bachelor of Science, nursing, cum laude.

—Emily Wollschlager, of Austin, Bachelor of Science, nursing.

North Dakota State University

Local students graduated from North Dakota State University in the 2014 spring semester.

—Stephen Paul Seifert, of Austin, RM, natural resources management.

—Joshua Samuel Keat Seng Tan, BS, computer science.

Rochester Community and Technical College

Area residents graduate from Rochester Community and Technical College.

—Brooke Hanson, of Adams, AAS, dental hygiene, high honors.

—Henry Mullenbach, of Adams, DIP, carpentry.

—Jessica Johnson, of Austin, AS, nursing.

—Margaret Johnson, of Austin, AAS, child development.

—Lubna Kabir, of Austin, AAS, health information technology, high honors.

—Susan Meineke, of Austin, AAS, health information technology, high honors.

—Kimberly Osmundson, of Austin, AAS, clinical research coordinator.

—Scott Pacholl, of Austin, AS, individualized studies.

—Barbara Phillips, of Austin, AS, human services specialist, honors.

—Kimberly Putz, of Austin, DIP, medical transcriptionist.

—Jessica Strand, of Austin, AAS, health information technology, high honors.

—Emily Thomas-Ree, of Austin, AAS, health information technology.

—Esperanza Torres Garcia, of Austin, AAS, dental hygiene, honors.

—Elizabeth Weber, of Brownsdale, CERT, health unit coordinator.

—Alysha Bleifus, of Grand Meadow, DIP, administrative clinic assistant.

—Lori Brogan, of Grand Meadow, AAS, accountant.

—Danielle Fitzpatrick, of Grand Meadow, DIP, administrative clinic assistant.

—Ashley Gehling, of Grand Meadow, AS, Nursing.

—Luke Leichtnam, of Grand Meadow, AAS, law enforcement.

—Ryan Grant, of LeRoy, AAS, surgical technology.

—Dylan Mackey, of LeRoy, AA, 2+2 social work.

—Cheri Mally, of LeRoy, AS, human services specialist.

—Jesse Rannells, of LeRoy, AAS, surgical technology.

—Derek Soltau, of LeRoy, AAS, building utilities mechanic.

—Derek Soltau, of LeRoy, DIP, building utilities mechanic.

—Kristine Tucke, of LeRoy, AS, nursing.

—Breanna Bartholomew, of Lyle, AAS, child, youth, and family studies: inclusion and special needs.

—Rachel Beaver, of Racine, AA, liberal arts and sciences, high honors.

—Aimee Hill, of Racine, AAS, health information technology.

—Ryan Sivesind, of Racine, AAS, CAD technology, high honors.

—Jodell Nelsen, of Rose Creek, DIP, administrative clinic assistant, high honors.

—Brandon Vogt, of Rose Creek, DIP, precision manufacturing technology, high honors.

—Trenton Nielsen, of Sargeant, AAS, building utilities mechanic.