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College Credits: Students Study Abroad In France, Vietnam, Belgium
Area students from Aurora are doing amazing things at colleges and universities across the United States.
AURORA, IL — We're keeping track of all the major higher education accomplishments of students in the area. Send your submissions to emily.rosca@patch.com.
Aurora students study abroad with Carthage College
More than 260 Carthage College students traveled with faculty on international study tours in January, including these students from your coverage area:
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- Jessica Cantrell of Aurora, IL, studied in France with Professor Pascal Rollet.
- Timothy Pecharich of Aurora, IL, studied in Vietnam with Professor Angela Dassow.
- Abigail Vagnoni of Aurora, IL, studied in Belgium with Professor Michael Phegley and adjunct faculty member Margaret Zienkewicz.
— Merit Pages News
Locals make dean's list for fall 2022 at Millikin
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Millikin University is pleased to announce the names of the outstanding undergraduates who have been named to the Dean's List for the Fall 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.
- Madelyn Cummins of Aurora (60506)
- Erin Fleisher of Aurora (60503)
- Itzel Garcia of Aurora (60504)
- Elli Kettley of Aurora (60506)
- Elizabeth Nold of Aurora (60503)
- Mackenzie Sarasin of Aurora (60506)
- Ella Salis of Aurora (60503)
— Merit Pages News
Aurora students achieve perfect GPA in fall 2022 semester
More than 1,100 students earned a spot on the President's List for the Fall 2022 semester at Coastal Carolina University. Students who made the President's List achieved a 4.0-grade point average during the semester. Students named to the President's List include:
- Michael Ferguson of Aurora, IL (60504).
- Paige Sullivan of Aurora, IL (60504).
— Merit Pages News
Student from Aurora named to University of Mississippi honor roll
Jacob Keating, of Aurora, IL, was named to the University of Mississippi's Fall 2022 Honor Roll.
Keating was named to the Chancellor's Honor Roll, which is reserved for students who earn a semester GPA of 3.75-4.00.
"The remarkable students achieving Chancellor's Honor Roll are among the best and brightest at the University of Mississippi," said Chancellor Glenn Boyce. "I commend them for their hard work and dedication resulting in their outstanding academic achievements and this well-deserved recognition."
In order to be eligible for honor roll designation, a student must have completed at least 12 graded hours for the semester and may not be on academic probation during the semester.
— Merit Pages News
Aurora student takes part in United Way's QC Caring Assignment
Augustana College junior Alexis Osei-Kofi, of Aurora, participated in the United Way Quad Cities QC Caring Assignment.
As part of a community campaign, United Way Quad Cities challenged young adults to use $100 seed money to improve the lives of people in the community. Fifteen Augustana students took up the challenge to multiply the initial seed money to make an impact on a cause, person, purpose or group they are passionate about.
The Caring Assignment spurred 26 impact projects organized by 36 students to improve the community. Read more about these projects at www.unitedwayqc.org/the-qc-caring-assignment.
— Merit Pages News
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