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UW-Whitewater announces 2022 Aurora graduates
The following students earned degrees from the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater as part of the 2022 spring commencement.
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- Ava Kingery graduated with the following degree: Criminology - BS
- Emma Yurkovich graduated Magna Cum Laude with the following degree: Environmental Science - BS
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More than 1,530 students crossed the stage to receive their degrees at this semester's ceremonies - held May 14 on the Whitewater campus, and May 17 on the Rock County campus.
The graduating class included 11 international students, 71 military veterans and 200 nontraditional students, defined as undergraduate students who are 25 years of age or older. In addition, 194 self-identified students with disabilities received degrees.
— Merit Page News
Aurora student named to spring 2022 dean's list at John Carroll University
Austin Miller of Aurora has been named to the Dean's List at John Carroll University for the Spring 2022 semester.
Students eligible for the Dean's List must have completed a minimum of 12 semester hours within one semester and have a quality grade point average of at least 3.5 on a 4.0 scale.
— Merit Page News
Aurora students receive degrees from Miami University
Miami University awarded degrees to several Aurora students during spring commencement.
- Sydney Anas of Aurora, IL (60504) graduated Magna Cum Laude, University Honors with a Bachelor of Science, majoring in Biology, Neuroscience
- Thalia Kierstead of Aurora, IL (60504) graduated with a B.A. in Architecture, majoring in Architecture
- Jason Lantz of Aurora, IL (60502) graduated with a M.S. in Business Analytics, majoring in Business Analytics
- Shannon Reilly of Aurora, IL (60504) graduated University Honors with a B.S. in Kinesiology & Health, majoring in Public Health, Sustainability
— Merit Page News
Fahim Mahmood graduates from MSOE in spring 2022
Fahim Mahmood, from Aurora, graduated from Milwaukee School of Engineering (MSOE) in Spring 2022. Mahmood received a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering with Honors.
Students with a cumulative GPA of 3.70 or above are listed as having graduated with "High Honors." Undergraduate students with a cumulative GPA between 3.20 and 3.69 are listed as having graduated with "Honors."
— Merit Page News
Aurora students earn faculty honors at Georgia Tech
The following students earned the distinction of Faculty Honors for Spring 2022 at the Georgia Institute of Technology. This designation is awarded to undergraduate students who have earned a 4.0 academic average for the semester.
- Abhilash Dharmavarapu of Aurora (60502)
- Shreenithi Katta of Aurora (60503)
— Merit Page News
Rutika Karande named to Georgia Tech dean’s list
Rutika Karande of Aurora, IL, made the Dean's List for the Spring 2022 semester at the Georgia Institute of Technology. This designation is awarded to undergraduate students who have earned a 3.0 or higher academic average for the semester.
— Merit Page News
Aurora student graduates from University of Utah
The University of Utah congratulates the more than 8,000 graduates who make up the Class of 2022 during an in-person commencement ceremony on May 5, 2022 after two years of virtual celebrations due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Keaton Grizzell of Aurora earned a Bachelor of Science degree in International Studies in fall 2021.
— Merit Page News
Charles Caruso is a May 2022 graduate of Upper Iowa University
Upper Iowa University is pleased to announce Charles Caruso of Aurora, IL, graduated in May with a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Admin.
— Merit Page News
Millikin University names Aurora students to spring dean's list
Millikin University is pleased to announce the names of the outstanding undergraduates who have been named to the Dean's List for the spring 2022 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 to 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.
- Elizabeth Nold of Aurora (60503)
- Andrew Benbow of Aurora (60503)
- Elli Kettley of Aurora (60506)
- Ella Salis of Aurora (60503)
- Itzel Garcia of Aurora (60504)
— Merit Page News
Laura Severance Named to dean's list at Ithaca College
Ithaca College student Laura Severance of Aurora (60504) was named to the Dean's List for the spring 2022 semester.
— Merit Page News
Augustana College announces 2022 graduates
Augustana College held its commencement ceremony on Sunday, May 22. U.S. Senator Dick Durbin delivered the address. The graduating class totaled 508.
Those graduating were given advice by Senator Durbin, who reflected on the resilience and hard work of this year's graduates and commended Augustana's commitment to preparing the next generation of peacemakers and problem solvers.
Among the graduates who participated in the ceremony:
- Anna Bross from Aurora was recognized with a major(s) in Teaching Mathematics, Middle Grades Education-Mathematics and Religion.
- Israel Cuevas from Aurora was recognized with a major(s) in Biochemistry.
- Abigail Grafe from Aurora was recognized with a major(s) in Elementary Education.
- Elizabeth Martinez from Aurora was recognized with a major(s) in Teaching Spanish.
- Bethany Schorr from Aurora was recognized with a major(s) in Biology.
— Merit Page News
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