College Credits: Geneva Sophomore Makes Track And Field Roster

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Loyola University Chicago names Geneva student to dean’s list

A Geneva native and sophomore at Loyola University Chicago, Chloe Ryan has been named to the dean’s list for the first semester of the 2021-2022 school year.

"In the tradition of Jesuit higher education, the College of Arts and Sciences of Loyola University Chicago is dedicated to excellence in undergraduate education," reads a letter signed by Peter J. Schraider, professor and dean of the College of Arts and Sciences. "An achievement like yours is a concrete demonstration of that excellence, as well as a most satisfying reward for the efforts that you and your family have undoubtedly put into your education."

Ryan was also named to the dean’s list both semesters of freshmen year (2020-2021).

— Nancy Ryan

Geneva student makes dean’s list at Waubonsee

Michael Capobianco, of Geneva, made the dean’s list at Waubonsee Community College. A sophomore, Capobianco is a member of Phi Theta Kappa, is on the baseball team, and participates in the school's jazz band.

— Donna Capobianco

Local students named to Missouri State University's fall 2021 dean's list

Each semester, students at Missouri State University who attain academic excellence are named to the dean's list.

For undergraduate students, criteria include enrollment in at least 12 credit hours during the fall semester and at least a 3.50 grade point average (on a 4.00 scale).

More than 5,000 students were named to the fall 2021 dean's list. These local students made the list:

• Sean Baumgartner, of Geneva (60134)
• Katie Montgomery, of Geneva (60134)
• Joshua Rose, of Geneva (60134)

— Merit Page News

Geneva students named to Emerson College's fall 2021 dean's list

The following students are among those named to Emerson College's Dean's List for the Fall 2021 semester. The requirement to make Dean's List is a grade point average of 3.7 or higher for that semester.

• Mary Kassel of Geneva, IL (60134) Media Arts Production, Class of 2023.
• Julia Rein of Geneva, IL (60134) Media Arts Production, Class of 2024.

— Merit Page News

Brian Kuehl graduates from UW-Whitewater

Brian Kuehl from Geneva, IL, earned a degree from the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater at winter commencement, held Dec. 18, 2021.

More than 762 students crossed the stage to receive their degrees at the ceremony, held at Kachel Fieldhouse in the Williams Center.

Kuehl graduated with the following degree: Physical Education - BSE

The graduating class included 4 international students, 71 military veterans and 168 nontraditional students, defined as undergraduate students who are 25 years of age or older. In addition, 79 self-identified students with disabilities received degrees.

— Merit Page News

Geneva's Theresa Rockwell among nearly 1,800 students to graduate last fall from the University of Iowa

Theresa Rockwell, of Geneva, was among the nearly 1,800 undergraduate, graduate and professional students conferred their degrees last month at the University of Iowa. Rockwell was a student in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences whose program of study was Human Physiology. The degree awarded was a Bachelor of Science.

Despite the challenges of navigating their college education through a pandemic, Hawkeyes like Rockwell persisted. They continued to excel and stretch. To engage and choose and serve.

Not only have our students persisted, they have pushed to achieve more. Hundreds of student volunteers raised funds for Dance Marathon, helping pediatric cancer patients and their families at UI Stead Family Children's Hospital, while the student-run UI Mobile Clinic offered free telehealth services and vaccinated more than 1,000 people.

— Merit Page News

Geneva student receives degree from Georgia Tech

Sam Ford of Geneva, IL, has earned a Master of Science in Computer Science from the Georgia Institute of Technology in Atlanta.

Ford was among approximately 4,900 undergraduate and graduate students to be presented Georgia Tech degrees during the Institute's 261st Commencement exercises December 17-18, 2021, at Bobby Dodd Stadium.

— Merit Page News

Curry College announces dean’s list for fall 2021

Alexandra Cahill from Geneva, IL was named to Curry College's Fall 2021 Dean's List.

— Merit Page News

Geneva's McNamara Earns Spot on 2022 UW-Whitewater Women's Track and Field Roster

Katie McNamara, a native of Geneva, IL, and graduate of Geneva Community High School, will compete for the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater women's track and field team during the 2022 season, which began in January.

McNamara, a sophomore at UW-Whitewater, is majoring in marketing and general management.

The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater men's and women's track and field teams began the 2022 season with the annual Karl Schlender Invitational at Kachel Fieldhouse.

— Merit Page News