College Credits: Students From Aurora Achieve President's List Honors

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Aurora student named to dean’s list

Congratulations to Kevin Schuele of Aurora, Ill., who was named to the McKendree University spring 2023 semester Dean's List for earning a grade point average of 3.60 or higher.

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University of Iowa students receive degrees after 2023 spring semester

In May more than 6,500 University of Iowa undergraduate, graduate, and professional students received their degrees. These Hawkeyes have engaged, excelled, and stretched to reach their goals.

• Hannah Galen of Aurora, IL) [College: College of Liberal Arts and Sciences; Degree: Certificate; Major: Event Management]
• Jenna Pekkarinen of Aurora, IL) [College: College of Liberal Arts and Sciences; Degree: Bachelor of Arts; Major: Psychology]
• Jonathan Cordero of Aurora, IL) [College: College of Engineering; Degree: Bachelor of Science in Engineering; Major: Mechanical Engineering]
• Luke Sznajder of Aurora, IL) [College: College of Liberal Arts and Sciences; Degree: Bachelor of Arts; Major: Communication Studies]
• Maansi Thapa of Aurora, IL) [College: College of Engineering; Degree: Bachelor of Science in Engineering; Major: Biomedical Engineering]
• Margaret Steimel of Aurora, IL) [College: College of Liberal Arts and Sciences; Degree: Bachelor of Science; Major: Psychology]
• Mariano Manzella of Aurora, IL) [College: College of Liberal Arts and Sciences; Degree: Bachelor of Arts; Major: History]
• Michael Birtles of Aurora, IL) [College: College of Liberal Arts and Sciences; Degree: Bachelor of Arts; Major: History]
• Nathaniel Garcia of Chicago, IL) [College: College of Liberal Arts and Sciences; Degree: Bachelor of Arts; Major: Political Science]
• Sarah Phillips of Aurora, IL) [College: Tippie College of Business; Degree: Bachelor of Business Administration; Major: Finance]
• Ujiith Yogeswaran of Aurora, IL) [College: College of Engineering; Degree: Bachelor of Science in Engineering; Major: Biomedical Engineering]

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University of Iowa 2023 spring semester president's list honorees announced

More than 1,100 undergraduate students at the University of Iowa were named to the president's list for the 2023 spring semester.

President's list status was earned by only 93 first-year undergraduates during the 2023 spring semester at Iowa; only 249 second-year students; only 294 third-year students; and only 539 fourth-year students.

Students from Aurora include:

• Aditya Desai of Aurora (60502) [Classification: undergraduate - fourth year; College: College of Liberal Arts and Sciences; Major: Physics]
• Allison TenHaken of Aurora (60502) [Classification: undergraduate - third year; College: Tippie College of Business; Major: Accounting]
• Katharine Perez of Aurora (60506) [Classification: undergraduate - third year; College: College of Liberal Arts and Sciences; Major: Journalism and Mass Communication]
• Lily Barriball of Aurora (60506) [Classification: undergraduate - second year; College: College of Liberal Arts and Sciences; Major: Journalism and Mass Communication]
• Sarah Phillips of Aurora (60504) [Classification: undergraduate - fourth year; College: Tippie College of Business; Major: Finance]

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Aurora student graduates from University of Findlay

Olunife Akinmolayan, of Aurora, 60504, has graduated from the University of Findlay. Akinmolayan received the following: Doctor of Pharmacy.

Akinmolayan was invited to walk in the University's commencement ceremonies on Saturday, May 6. UF graduates earned doctorate, master's, bachelor's or associate degrees for the academic year 2022 - 2023.

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Mississippi State University's spring 2023 president's list names Aurora student

Meghan Murphy of Aurora, IL, was named to the Mississippi State University spring 2023 President's List.

Murphy was among more than 4,000 students named to the spring 2023 President's List. Students on the President's List achieved a 3.80 or better grade-point average, based on a 4.0 scale, while completing at least 12 semester hours of course work with no incomplete grades or grades lower than a C.

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Aurora student named to Kennesaw State's spring 2023 dean's list

Tatiana Ocasio of Aurora has been named to the Kennesaw State University Spring 2023 President's List. Majoring in criminal justice, Ocasio is among nearly 5,400 undergraduate students named to the Spring 2023 President's List.

To qualify, students must achieve a 4.0-grade point average and complete a minimum of nine credit hours.

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Local students named to Elmhurst University's spring 2023 dean's list

Over 925 Elmhurst University students were named to the Spring 2023 Dean's List. The Dean's List is composed of students who during the term concerned, attained a grade-point average of 3.75 or higher (out of a possible 4.00). The following local students were recognized:

• Sara Blasi of Aurora, IL
• Micaiah Davis of Aurora, IL
• Emily Day of Aurora, IL
• Sydney Greifenkamp of Aurora, IL
• Jocelyn Leick of Aurora, IL
• Kieran Manning of Aurora, IL
• Gennavieve Marino of Aurora, IL
• Steven Pokorny of Aurora, IL
• Yascara Romero Palominos of Aurora, IL

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University of Alabama dean’s, president’s lists name Aurora students

A total of 12,487 students enrolled during Spring Semester 2023 at The University of Alabama were named to the dean's list with an academic record of 3.5 (or above) or the president's list with an academic record of 4.0 (all A's). These driven students are making waves across UA's more than 70 undergraduate programs and 12 colleges and schools.

• Brandon Bigus of Aurora, Illinois was named to the President’s List.
• Grace Eber of Aurora, Illinois was named to the Dean’s List.
• Connor Finn of Aurora, Illinois was named to the Dean’s List.
• Liam Fitzpatrick of Aurora, Illinois was named to the President’s List.
• AnneMarie Fonner of Aurora, Illinois was named to the Dean’s List.
• Joshua Graham of Aurora, Illinois was named to the President’s List.
• Scott Kramer of Aurora, Illinois was named to the Dean’s List.
• Lauren Landgraf of Aurora, Illinois was named to the President’s List.
• Teegan Mathey of Aurora, Illinois was named to the President’s List.
• Grace Zea of Aurora, Illinois was named to the President’s List.

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