College Credits: Deerfield Resident Named Chancellor's Scholar-Athlete At UW-Whitewater

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Ali Sillah Named To Dean's List At Olivet Nazarene University

Ali Sillah, of Deerfield, was named to the dean's list at Olivet Nazarene University during the recently completed spring 2026 semester. 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.

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Lucio Morgan Named Chancellor's Scholar-Athlete At UW-Whitewater

Lucio Morgan, a physical education major from Deerfield and member of the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater men's wrestling team(s), was one of 75 Warhawks who were recognized as 2025-26 Chancellor's Scholar-Athletes. Morgan was recognized in a ceremony this month by Chancellor Corey A. King and Director of Athletics Ryan Callahan. To be recognized as Scholar-Athletes, student-athletes must have maintained a 3.25 cumulative grade point average or above through the end of the 2025 fall semester. Honorees must have participated in a varsity sport for two years, must be of senior academic status and must have accumulated at least 90 degree credits. Each Scholar-Athlete received a commemorative gift.

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