Local students named to Moorhead dean’s list

The following students have been named to the Minnesota State University Moorhead dean’s list in recognition of academic achievement spring semester 2016. Students must maintain a 3.25 or higher grade point average and carry 12 graded credits to qualify for the honor.

RUGBY: Abigail Paul; Emily Voeller.

MSU Moorhead, with an enrollment of about 6,000 students, is a comprehensive university offering 76 undergraduate majors with 68 emphases, 9 pre-professional studies, 12 graduate degree programs, 19 certificate programs, and 31 areas of teacher licensure preparation. MSUM is a member of the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities system.

Brorby named to dean’s list

Callie Brorby, of Rolette, has been named to the University of Minnesota, Morris Dean’s List for the Spring 2016 semester. To be eligible for the Dean’s List students must achieve a grade point average of 3.66 or higher while taking 12 or more credits, two-thirds of these credits on the A-F grading system.

Morris is the University of Minnesota’s public liberal arts college, a residential campus located in west central Minnesota.

Through personal and academic discovery, the University of Minnesota, Morris provides opportunities for students to grow intellectually, engage in community, experience environmental stewardship and celebrate diversity. A renewable and sustainable educational experience, Morris prepares graduates for careers, for advanced degrees, for lifelong learning, for work world flexibility in the future, and for global citizenship. Learn more about Morris at morris.umn.edu or call 888-866-3382.

Minot State releases dean’s, President’s lists

A total of 114 undergraduate students were named to the spring semester 2016 College of Arts & Sciences dean’s list at Minot State University, according to Dean Conrad Davidson. To be recognized in the dean’s list, students must earn a grade point average of 3.5 to 3.79 for the semester and complete a minimum of 12 hours of instruction.

DRAKE: Heather Lemer

One hundred fifty-three students were named to the spring semester 2016 College of Education & Health Sciences dean’s list, according to Dean Cheryl Nilsen.

RUGBY: Mandie Suchor

A total of 63 undergraduate students were named to the spring semester 2016 College of Business dean’s list, according to Dean Jacek Mrozik.

TOWNER: Katie Libert

A total of 464 undergraduate students were named to the spring semester 2016 President’s List, according to President Steven W. Shirley. To be named to the President’s List, students must earn a grade point average of at least 3.8 for the semester and complete a minimum of 12 hours of instruction.

CANDO: Hannah Alto

MADDOCK: Michelle Eyl

RUGBY: Kristen Mundahl

TOWNER: Cassie Bethke, Shelby Zahn

UPHAM: Kendra Johnson

WOLFORD: Kali Walsh

UND releases its Spring 2016 President’s Roll of Honor

The University of North Dakota today released its 2016 Spring Semester President’s Roll of Honor.

To qualify for the President’s Roll of Honor, a student must have an overall cumulative grade point average of 3.80 or higher. The student must also have earned a minimum of 30 semester hours and have completed a minimum of 12 hours at the close of the semester, eight of which must be for traditional letter grades.

Drake: Sandra Kruse

Leeds: Kalvin Slaubaugh;

Rolette: Kaylee Scott;

Rugby: Hannah Steagall, Kayla Voeller;

Towner: McKenzie Bryn

Rugby student receives MSU Moorhead scholarship

Anne Schmaltz has received a $500 Speech Language Pathology Graduate scholarship from Minnesota State University Moorhead. Schmaltz is the child of Blaine and Susan Schmaltz, Rugby, N.D.

Minnesota State University Moorhead is a comprehensive regional university enrolling approximately 7,500 students. MSU Moorhead is a member of the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities system.

AGC-ND scholarships awarded

The Education Committee of the Associated General Contractors (AGC) of North Dakota is pleased to announce the awarding of 30 scholarships totaling over $56,000 for the 2016-2017 school year. Scholarships are awarded to outstanding students with career interests in the construction industry and who are enrolled in North Dakota post-secondary construction programs. The following students have been awarded AGC of ND scholarships:

Lee Reinowski Anamoose, ND, Freshman Architectural Drafting & Estimating Technology

The Associated General Contractors (AGC) of North Dakota is a non-profit trade association dedicated to promoting opportunity and excellence in North Dakota’s construction industry. Created in 1951, the AGC of North Dakota represents and serves the needs of all segments of North Dakota’s construction industry including Building Contractors, Highway Contractors, Municipal-Heavy Contractors, Subcontractors and Specialty Contractors and Construction Industry Affiliates.

The AGC of North Dakota has awarded approximately $950,000 in scholarship awards since the program was started.