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.
MISSISSIPPI STATE, MS — Alexandra Flessas, of Arlington Heights, was among more than 3,500 students who graduated from Mississippi State University in spring 2026.
Flessas received a Bachelor of Landscape Architecture from MSU’s College of Agriculture and Life Sciences.
SPRINGFIELD, MO — Daniel Wenzel, of Arlington Heights, graduated from Missouri State University with a Bachelor of Science in finance.
Missouri State awarded 2,677 degrees during its spring commencement ceremonies, held May 8 at Great Southern Bank Arena.
ATLANTA, GA — Two Arlington Heights students were named to the Georgia Institute of Technology’s dean’s list for the spring 2026 semester:
The designation is awarded to undergraduate students who earn a semester grade-point average of 3.0 or higher.
TAMPA, FL — Three Arlington Heights students were named to the University of Tampa’s dean’s list for the spring 2026 semester:
Students must maintain a grade-point average of at least 3.75 to qualify for the dean’s list.
FAIRBANKS, AK — Jonathan Wasilewski, of Arlington Heights, was named to the University of Alaska Fairbanks chancellor’s list for the spring 2026 semester.
Students who earn a grade-point average of 3.9 or higher are named to the chancellor’s list. Students with GPAs between 3.5 and 3.89 qualify for the dean’s list.
UNIVERSITY, MS — Lucas Greazel, of Arlington Heights, was among more than 3,800 students who earned degrees from the University of Mississippi in May.
Greazel earned a Bachelor of Science in mechanical engineering from the university’s School of Engineering.
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