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College Credits: Glenview Students Graduate From Colorado College

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Local Students Receive Degrees From Colorado College

The Colorado College Class of 2020 was celebrated online May 31, with the college awarding 524 Bachelor of Arts and 15 Master of Arts in Teaching degrees.

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  • Anita Klaeser, of Glenview, graduated with a degree in Environmental Policy
  • Allison Thuet, of Glenview, graduated with a degree in Economics

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Dankanich named winner of University of Iowa innovation challenge

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Michael Dankanich, of Northbrook, was one of 42 current students and alumni of the University of Iowa to be awarded some of the more than $159,000 and $36,000 in funding to be distributed to winners in the second phase of the Iowa Innovation Challenge.

Sponsored by the John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center (Iowa JPEC) with parters the UI Office of the Vice President for Research, University of Iowa Research Foundation, and UI Ventures and staged in early April, the Iowa Innovation Challenge supports innovation across the UI campus an is open to all UI faculty, staff, students, and incubator startups.

Dankanich won $3,500 for finishing 1st in the Best Lifestyle Business for FestPlug. He is an open major.

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Ciolek graduates from College of the Holy Cross

Richard Ciolek, of Northbrook, received a bachelor of arts degree Summa Cum Laude from College of the Holy Cross on May 22.

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Tristano receives degree from University of San Diego

Megan Tristano, of Glenview, graduated from the University of San Diego for the 2019-2020 school year. Tristano earned a bachelor's degree in Communication Studies.

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Martin graduates from Monmouth College

Alexander Martin, of Glenview, has graduated from Monmouth College with a degree in business administration. Martin is the son of Scott and Linda Martin.

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Glenview residents earn degrees from DePauw University

On May 17, DePauw Universityheld a virtual recognition ceremony to celebrate the achievements of the Graduating Class of 20200.

  • Emmanuella Carey, of Glenview, graduated
  • Nathaniel Stadler, of Glenview, graduated

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James makes dean's list at Belmont University

Christina James, of Glenview, qualified for the Spring 2020 Dean's List at Belmont University. Eligibility is based on a minimum course load of 12 hours and a quality grade point average of 3.5 with no grade below a C.

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Collins receives degree from University of Vermont

John Collins, of Glenview, graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science during commencement ceremonies on May 17.

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Piotrowicz named to dean's list at University of Utah

Miranda Piotrowicz, of Glenview, was named to the University of Utah's Spring 2020 Dean's List. Piotrowicz's major is listed as Environmental & Sustain Std BS. Piotrowicz was among more than 7,500 students named to the Spring 2020 Dean's List. To qualify, students must earn a GPA of 3.5 or higher in at least 12 graded credit hours during any one term.

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