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College Credits: Local Students Graduate From Illinois Wesleyan
Area students from Arlington Heights are doing amazing things at colleges and universities across the United States.
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, IL — We're keeping track of all the major higher education accomplishments of area students. Send your submissions to eric.degrechie@patch.com.
Area residents earn degrees from Illinois Wesleyan University
Illinois Wesleyan University honored 388 candidates for graduation on Aug. 2, 2020 during the University's first-ever virtual Commencement ceremony, due to the COVID-19 pandemic. President S. Georgia Nugent delivered the Commencement address. The candidates include:
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- Tanner Luke, of Arlington Heights, majored in Computer Science.
- Danielle Ponsot, of Arlington Heights, Magna Cum Laude majored in English - Literature and Secondary Education.
- Melissa Spacapan, of Arlington Heights, majored in Nursing.
- Nathan Vartivarian, of Arlington Heights, Cum Laude majored in English - Writing.
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Moradi graduates from Bates College
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Sara Moradi, of Arlington Heights, graduated after majoring in politics and economics at Bates College in Lewiston, Maine. Moradi, the child of Ray Moradi and Corina Flores-Moradi of is a 2016 graduate of Glenbrook South High School. Bates College graduated 463 students from 37 states and 52 countries on May 31, 2020. Cumulatively, the Class of 2020 performed 80,000 hours of community service, exemplifying Bates' commitment to community learning and civic action.
— Merit Pages News
Thomas earns degree from The College of St. Scholastica
Margaratte Thomas, of Arlington Heights, graduated from The College of St. Scholastica with a Doctor of Physical Therapy.
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Area residents make dean's list at Millikin University
Millikin University is pleased to announce the names of the outstanding undergraduates who have been named to the Dean's List for the spring 2020 semester. Students who attempt 12 graded credits during a fall or spring semester and earn a grade point average of 3.5 or higher earn Dean's List honors. Students earning a perfect 4.00 grade point average on 12 graded credits attempted earn High Dean's List honors. The students named to the Dean's List at Millikin University are listed in alphabetical order according to last name.- Julia Mlynowski, of Arlington Heights
- Stephanie Munoz, of Arlington Heights
— Merit Pages News
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