College Credits: Local Students Make Dean's List At Bradley

BUFFALO GROVE, IL — We're keeping track of all the major higher education accomplishments of area students. Send your submissions to eric.degrechie@patch.com.

Area residents earn dean's list honors at Bradley University

More than 26,00 students were named to Bradley's Dean's List for Spring 2020. To be eligible for the Dean's List a student must achieve a minimum 3.5 grade point average for the semester on a 4.0 scale.
Local students include:

• Bohdan Osadchyy, of Buffalo Grove, is majoring in Computer Science
• Derick Janis, of Buffalo Grove, is majoring in Criminology
• Brandon Adduci, of Buffalo Grove, is majoring in Electrical Engineering
• Emma Fister, of Buffalo Grove, is majoring in Elementary Education ESL Endorsement
• Lindsey Wetle, of Buffalo Grove, is majoring in FCS Dietetics
• Rachel Becker, of Buffalo Grove, is majoring in FCS Hospitality Leadership
• Rachel Schless, of Buffalo Grove, is majoring in Learning Behavior Specialist I ESL Endorsement
• Charlotte McDaniel, of Buffalo Grove, is majoring in Mathematics Education (9-12)
• Ryan Fulmer, of Buffalo Grove, is majoring in Mechanical Engineering
• Tyler Kallas, of Buffalo Grove, is majoring in Mechanical Engineering
• Lauren Kreda, of Buffalo Grove, is majoring in Nursing

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Laing graduates from Monmouth College
River Laing, of Buffalo Grove, has graduated Cum Laude from Monmouth College with a degree in communication and classics. Laing is the son of Scott and Nada Laing.

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Palleboina receives degree from University of the Cumberlands

Suresh Palleboina, of Buffalo Grove, has received a Master of Science degree in Project Management.

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Fox volunteers as Sustainapalooza planning committee member at Iowa State University

Isabelle Fox, of Buffalo Grove, volunteered as a member of the Sustainapalooza Planning Committee, a group responsible for the planning and implementation of a variety of tasks required for the Sustainapalooza event including catering, publicity and logistics.

Isabelle's participation contributed to a successful Sustainapalooza, which encouraged students and community members to "Picture Themselves in a Sustainable World," the theme of the event. Event attendees engaged in Green-It-Yourself activities, compiled a life-sized collage wall, donated to the Clothing Swap and learned about University and community organizations committed to sustainability in the tabling session.

"Thank you, Isabelle for your time and talents to plan a fantastic Sustainapalooza event!"

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Local students graduate from Georgia Tech University

The Georgia Institute of Technology awarded degrees to approximately 4,050 undergraduate and graduate students at the conclusion of spring semester. Students were celebrated during a virtual celebration held on May 1. They will also be honored during in-person commencement ceremonies to be held on campus later this year.

Among the graduates were:

• Samantha Petti, of Buffalo Grove — Doctor of Philosophy in Algorithms, Combinatorics and Optimization
• Oviya Thanigaivelan, of Buffalo Grove — Master of Science in Electrical and Computer Engineering

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