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Morningside University

announces spring 2024 Dean’s List

Janessa Huisman, of Brandon, and Katherine Gray, of Sioux Falls, were named to Morningside University’s Dean’s List for the spring semester of the 2023-24 academic year. 

The Dean’s List recognizes Morningside students who achieve a 3.67-grade point average or better and complete at least 12 credits.

USF announces spring 2024 Dean’s List honorees

The University of Sioux Falls lists more than 575 students on the Spring 2024 Dean’s List. Among the area students are: Brandon – Talix Babb, majoring in English- Language, Literature & Culture and Art; Emma Davis, Enlgish-Writing and Art; Colter Elkin, Media Studies; Ellie Erickson, Criminal Justice; Jacob Johnke, Business Administration; Julia Kreutner, Exercise Science and Psychology; Shane Thompson, Business Administration; Garretson – Jayden Clark, Criminal Justice and Psychology; Joy Fry, Nursing; Heidi Peterson,  Nursing; Sean Tika, Radiologic Technology; Renner – Kyann Havlovic, Psychology and Social Work; Sioux Falls – Mara Nelson, Business Administration and Media Studies; Madison Nolz, Pre-Nursing; Ryan Presler, History & Political Science and Secondary Education. 

Bortnem part of role-play competition at Nebraska

Sabren Bortnem,of Sioux Falls, and a junior majoring in marketing at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, recently participated in the Center for Sales Excellence Team Role-Play Competition, sponsored by NRC Health.

Twenty-two student teams from the Undergraduate Certificate in Sales Excellence program vied for $6,000 in scholarships in the competition.

Because sales organizations continue to adopt a team selling approach, the competition was designed as a team role play. As the two-member teams shared insights, they also leaned into their talents.

During the semester, students learn about professional development and build their LinkedIn profiles. They then network with a diverse group of industry professionals in health care, insurance, retail, talent acquisition and recruiting, and other industries.

In the competition, students earn points for building rapport, listening, enthusiasm, effective communication, professionalism and the ability to get a commitment to meet with the boss as the next step in the sales process. As part of the certificate program, students take 15 credit hours to build their sales skills and learn how to influence others.

NSU releases Spring 2024 Dean’s, President lists

Northern State University has released its President’s and Dean’s Lists for the spring semester. The President’s List honors full-time students who achieved a perfect 4.00 GPA, while the Dean’s List acknowledges those with GPAs ranging from 3.50 to 3.99. 

Among the area students named to the President’s list from Brandon are Sage Bultje, Abigail Huska, Melissa Jacobson, Calista Kocmick and Brittney Reiter; Valley Springs – Alicia Gedge.

Hunter Patton, of Brandon, earned Dean’s List distinction.

SMSU’s most recent Dean’s List released 

Southwest Minnesota State University recognizes students for academic achievement during Spring Semester 2024 via the Dean’s List.

An undergraduate student who completes 12 or more A-F graded credits and achieves a grade point average of 3.5 or higher will be considered for the Honors Dean’s List. If a 4.0 grade point average is achieved the student will be on the High Honors Dean’s List.

Local students included on the “High Honors” list from Brandon are Kylie Birath, Grace Heiberger and Olivia Mullin. Martins Esien and Cole Frisbie are included on the “Honors” list.

NSU releases Spring 2024 Academic Recognition List

Michael Chevalier, of Sioux Falls, and Jeremy Sommer, of Brandon, earned recognition on the Northern State University Academic Recognition list for the spring semester of 2024. This honor is awarded to undergraduate students who have achieved a system honor point average of 3.50 or better for the semester. To be eligible, students must have completed at least 12 credit hours prior to the current semester at one or more Regental institutions.

LOCAL STUDENTS ON NWC DEAN’S LIST                                                                                                                            

ORANGE CITY, Iowa—Local Northwestern College students (see list below) have earned a spot on the Academic Dean’s List for the spring 2024 semester.

The Dean’s List is comprised of students who have achieved a semester grade point average of 3.50 or above while carrying a minimum of 12 graded hours. This semester, 404 students qualified for the Dean’s List. Of them, 269 students earned a GPA of 3.75 or higher and are considered Collegiate Scholars, designated with an asterisk.

Northwestern College is a Christian college of more than 1,700 students in Orange City, Iowa. Rated one of the nation’s best colleges by Money magazine, Northwestern provides an education committed to standout academics and a Christ-centered worldview.

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by Duane Beeson, beeson@nwciowa.edu