College Credits: Local Students Start At University Of Iowa

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 Students Begin Fall Semester At University Of Iowa

The incoming undergraduate class at the University of Iowa for this fall has yet again topped previous records in achievement with a higher average high school grade-point average, at 3.78, than any previous class. The average high school GPA for the classes of 2023 and 2022 were 3.76 and 3.71, respectively.

"These newest Hawkeyes are going to bring so much to our campus through their individual talents and perspectives, not to mention the incredible determination and tenacity they have demonstrated over these last months," said Kevin Kregel, interim executive vice president and provost. "We look forward to making sure they have the breadth and depth of opportunities they deserve and the support they need to achieve their academic goals."

Local students that are members of the class of 2024 include:

• Anna Cacini, of Arlington Heights, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
• Isabella Cesarz, of Arlington Heights, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
• Logan Chessick, of Arlington Heights, Tippie College of Business
• Alexa Ferraro, of Arlington Heights, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
• Max Hanson, of Arlington Heights, Tippie College of Business
• Emily Hess, of Arlington Heights, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
• Ryan Kim, of Arlington Heights, Tippie College of Business
• Sloan Kipley, of Arlington Heights, Tippie College of Business
• McKenna Kopeny, of Arlington Heights, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
• Bradford Kubitz, of Arlington Heights, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
• Emma Lozan, of Arlington Heights, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
• Nathaniel Malek, of Arlington Heights, Tippie College of Business
• Tyler Naughten, of Arlington Heights, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
• Dana Oyen, of Arlington Heights, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
• Morgan Palmer, of Arlington Heights, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
• Luke Pasko, of Arlington Heights, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
• Jenna Pors, of Arlington Heights, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
• Drew Riske, of Arlington Heights, Tippie College of Business
• Sean Sammons, of Arlington Heights, College of Engineering
• John Schwall, of Arlington Heights, College of Engineering
• Ryan Stoga, of Arlington Heights, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
• Claire Stollfuss, of Arlington Heights, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
• Emily Thomas, of Arlington Heights, College of Nursing
• Matthew Walas, of Arlington Heights, Tippie College of Business
• Elijah Walter, of Arlington Heights, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
• Elizabeth Wetzel, of Arlington Heights, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
• Michael Zolna, of Arlington Heights, College of Engineering
• William Hanlon, of Arlington Heights, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
• Kayley Loving, of Arlington Heights, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
• Lucas Regina, of Arlington Heights, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
• Brian Franz, of Arlington Heights, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
• Frank Schutz, of Arlington Heights, Tippie College of Business

— Merit Pages News

Local Residents Enroll At Carthage College This Fall

This fall, Carthage welcomes more than 700 new students who have persevered through trying circumstances to start the next leg of their educational journey.

"You're an historic class in a year at Carthage that will be like no other before," President John Swallow told the incoming class in a welcome video.

The following area student has started their collegiate journey at Carthage.

• Emily Prosser, of Arlington Heights
• Sarah Clark, of Arlington Heights
• Christopher DiVito, of Arlington Heights
• Logan Luis, of Arlington Heights

— Merit Pages News

Laverd Graduates From Iowa Wesleyan University

Iowa Wesleyan University is very proud of all of its graduates and wants to say congratulations to the 69 Spring graduates. The Spring 2020 semester was unique and held many changes, but these 69 graduates still persevered and were determined to graduate from IW during these uncertain times. Iowa Wesleyan University invites all 69 graduates to come back to walk at the commencement ceremony on May 1st, 2021 and to choose one of two options to celebrate this fall with Iowa Wesleyan University through the graduation webpage.

• Nijole Laverd, of Arlington Heights

— Merit Pages News