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Millikin University fall 2023 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 Fall 2023 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 attempted credits 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.

• Erin Fleisher of Aurora, IL has made the High Dean's List for Fall 2023.
• Madelyn Cummins of Aurora, IL has made the Dean's List for Fall 2023.
• Ella Salis of Aurora, IL has made the Dean's List for Fall 2023.
• Elli Kettley of Aurora, IL has made the Dean's List for Fall 2023.
• Mackenzie Sarasin of Aurora, IL has made the Dean's List for Fall 2023.
• Itzel Garcia of Aurora, IL has made the Dean's List for Fall 2023.
• Andrew Benbow of Aurora, IL has made the Dean's List for Fall 2023.

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Aurora students attempted prospective college event

Central College welcomed 140 students to its Winter Scholar Days where prospective students compete for scholarships. The following local students attended the Central College Scholar Days:

• Andersen Mckinzie of Aurora (60504)
• Emma Klosterman of Aurora (60503)

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Aurora students traverse the world for studies

The following Carthage College students traveled during J-Term, a month-long period to explore subject areas. A Carthage tradition since the early 1970s, J-Term, or January Term, study tours allow students to experience new cultures and ideas without committing to a full semester abroad.

• Isabelle Hernandez of Aurora studied Biology and Geography in Nicaragua
• Emma Hess of Aurora studied Biodiversity, Brains and Behavior in Honduras
• TJ McVey of Aurora studied Sports Journalism in Europe
• Emily Vydra of Aurora studied International Legal Environment and Business in the European Union in Greece
• Nicole Vydra of Aurora studied International Legal Environment and Business in the European Union in Greece

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Augustana College's fall semester dean's list

Augustana College announced more than 1,100 students were named to the Dean's List for the 2023-2024 fall semester. Students who have earned this academic honor have maintained a grade point average of 3.5 or higher on a four-point scale for courses taken during the term.

Recognized students include:

• Arianna Augustine, an Accounting, Data Science major of Aurora (60503)
• Mark Baron, a Business Administration-Management, Business Administration-Finance major of Aurora (60503)
• Bethany Beltz, an Augie Ages major of Aurora (60502)
• Joseph Burck, a History Education, Middle Grades Social Science major of Aurora (60504)
• Rachel Byrne, a Communication Sciences & Disorders major of Aurora (60504)
• Diego Gutierrez, an Environmental Studies major of Aurora (60505)
• Tyler Leslie, a Computer Science major of Aurora (60502)
• Paloma Martinez Palomares, a Business Administration-Management, Multimedia Journalism and Mass Communication major of Aurora (60503)
• Clemencia Patino, a Sociology and Anthropology, Biology major of Aurora (60506)
• David Roberts, an Augie Ages major of Aurora (60503)
• Molly Sullivan, a Psychology major of Aurora (60506)
• Ethan Taylor, a Business Administration-Marketing, Business Administration-Management, Communication Studies major of Aurora (60502)
• Paige Withey, a Theatre Design & Technology major of Aurora (60506)
• Kayla Zuber, an Augie Ages major of Aurora (60503)

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Aurora student named on Kennesaw State University dean’s list

Tatiana Ocasio of Aurora has been named to Kennesaw State University's Fall 2023 Dean's List in recognition of academic achievement.

Majoring in Criminal Justice, Ocasio is among the more than 8,000 students named to the Fall 2023 Dean's List. To qualify, students must earn a semester grade point average of 3.5 or higher and complete a minimum of nine credit hours.

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Student from Aurora graduates from Missouri State University

Missouri State University awarded 1,417 degrees to students in fall 2023. The commencement ceremonies took place Dec. 15, 2023, at Great Southern Bank Arena.

Alyssa DeBolt of Aurora (60506) graduated with a Master of Arts, History.

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Coastal Carolina University dean’s list announced

More than 3,000 undergraduate students at Coastal Carolina University were named to the Dean's List for the Fall 2023 semester. Students who make the Dean's List have achieved a grade point average of 3.5 or higher (3.25 for freshmen) for the semester.

• Madison Egan of Aurora, IL (60503)
• Michael Kelly of Aurora, IL (60502)
• Kyra Taylor of Aurora, IL (60502)

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