Graduations

—Christopher Beaver graduated with a Bachelor of Science in criminal justice from Bemidji State University this spring.

University of Wisconsin-River Falls.

The following local students received degrees during spring commencement at the University of Wisconsin-River Falls:

From Austin

—Aaron Dooley, Bachelor of Science, business administration

—Jarred Ellis, Bachelor of Science, agricultural studies

From Racine

—Nathaniel Goeldi, Bachelor of Science, dairy science

Luther College

The following local students graduated from Luther College on May 24 in Luther’s Regents Center:

—Kasey Thorson of Hayfield received a degree in music and history. She graduated cum laude. She is the daughter of Kathy Pinke-Thorson and Makr Thorson,

—Kalle Akkerman of Austin received a degree in music. Kalle is the son of Jack and Rhonda Akkerman.

—Emily Hagan of Austin received a degree in social work. She is the daughter of Dwayne and Mary Hagan.

—Braun Oldenkamp of Austin received a degree in music. Braun is the son of David and Jerol Oldenkamp.

University of Minnesota Duluth

The following area students graduated at the University of Minnesota Duluth’s Undergraduate Commencement on May 16 at the Amsoil Arena:

From Adams

—Lindsey Smith, Bachelor of Accounting Degree, Accounting

From Austin

—Michael Getchell, Bachelor of Applied Science Degree, Teaching Mathematics

—Elizabeth Richardson, Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree, Studio Art

—Amy Tweet, Bachelor of Applied Science Degree, Environmental and Outdoor Education

University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire

The following local students graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire on May 23:

From Austin

—David Bjorgo, BBA, business, business finance

—Adam Edge, BBA, business, accounting

—Tony Lipari, BBA, business, marketing

—Olivia Phanchan, BSW, education and human sciences, social work

—Matthew Zastoupil, BBA, business, marketing

From Dexter

—Krista Oudekirk, BS, arts and sciences, mathematics

Dean’s List

—Jared Boucher of Austin earned dean’s list honors from Bemidji State University in Bemidji, Minnesota, at the conclusion of the spring 2015 semester.

—Ross Turner of Dexter earned dean’s list honors from Bemidji State University in Bemidji, Minnesota, at the conclusion of the spring 2015 semester.

—Leah Onsgard of Racine was named to the Wartburg College Winter/May Term dean’s list.

Bethel University

The following area students were named to the dean’s list for academic excellence for the spring 2015 semester at Bethel University in St. Paul:

—Rachel Needham, a senior, is the daughter of Dave and Judith Needham from Austin.

—Karyn Potach, a junior, is the daughter of Kurt and Brenda Potach from Austin.