ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, IL — We’re tracking higher education accomplishments by local students throughout the academic year. To submit an achievement, email .
College Credits announcements are compiled from Merit Pages News, colleges and universities, and submissions from readers and families.
The following local students were named to the Milwaukee School of Engineering Dean's List for the spring 2026 semester:
Andrew Malone was named to the Milwaukee School of Engineering's Honors List for the spring 2026 semester. Malone is pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering.
Jack Duffer, a sophomore at Wisconsin Lutheran College, was named to the college's Dean's List for the spring 2026 semester. Duffer is a graduate of Rolling Meadows High School.
To be eligible for the Dean's List, a student must carry a semester GPA of 3.6 or higher.
The following local students were among Illinois Wesleyan University's candidates for graduation in 2026:
Illinois Wesleyan University graduates of the Class of 2026 were honored during a commencement ceremony Sunday, May 3, in the Shirk Center. Retired healthcare executive and IWU Trustee Colleen Kannaday delivered the commencement address.
The following local students were named to Illinois Wesleyan University's Dean's List for the spring semester of the 2025-26 academic year:
Illinois Wesleyan University's Dean's List consisted of 883 students from 29 states and 18 countries. To qualify, students must earn a GPA of 3.50 or better during the semester.
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