College Credits: Batavia Students Finish College, Earn Degrees

BATAVIA, 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.

Batavia student graduates from Grove City College

Michelle Slone recently earned a degree from Grove CIty College on May 14, 2022. Slone earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Communication Arts and is from Batavia. Slone was also named to the dean's list with distinction for the spring 2022 semester. Michelle is a 2018 home school graduate and is the daughter of Joseph and Patricia Slone.

Students eligible for the Dean's List have a GPA of 3.40 to 3.59; for the Dean's List with Distinction a GPA of 3.60 to 3.84 and for the Dean's List with High Distinction a GPA of 3.85 to 4.0.

— Merit Page News

Local student graduates from Trine University

Austin Lindell of Geneva completed the requirements for a degree from Trine University at the end of the spring 2022 semester.

Lindell earned a degree in Civil Engineering at Trine.

— Merit Page News

Batavia students named to dean's list at Olivet Nazarene University

To qualify for inclusion on the Dean's List, a student must have been enrolled as a full-time undergraduate student and must have attained a semester grade point average of 3.50 or higher on a 4.00 grading scale.

• Gracie Del Real of Batavia (60510)
• Isabella Joanis of Batavia (60510)
• Daniela Padilla of Batavia (60510)

— Merit Page News

Batavia native makes chancellor’s honor roll at University of Mississippi

Alexis Newendyke, of Batavia, IL, was named to the University of Mississippi's Spring 2022 Honor Roll lists.

Newendyke, majoring in Elementary Education, 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 Page News

Student from Batavia graduates from University of New Hampshire

Stephen Mrenna of Batavia, IL graduated from the University of New Hampshire over the weekend of May 20-22, 2022. He/she earned a bachelor’s degree in marine, estuarine and freshwater biology.

Students who received the honor Summa Cum Laude graduated with a GPA of 3.85-4.0: Students who received the honor of Magna Cum Laude graduated with a GPA of 3.65-3.84; and students who received the honor of Cum Laude graduated with a GPA of 3.50-3.64.

— Merit Page News

DePauw University congratulates Justin Pelley on May graduation

DePauw University congratulates Justin Pelley (Batavia, IL) who graduated Cum Laude Graduate with a BA in Economics and Chinese Studies on May 22, 2022.

Way to go, Tiger!

— Merit Page News

Batavia student named to DePauw University's spring dean's list

Justin Pelley (Batavia, IL) has been named to DePauw University's Spring 2022 Dean's List.

The Dean's List recognizes students who achieve a semester grade point average of 3.5 or higher on a 4.0 scale. Congratulations on this well-earned achievement!

— Merit Page News