The Lynx Way: Dec. 29, 2021

Augustana University names Presidential Scholars

Augustana University in Sioux Falls recognizes students who have earned a Presidential Scholarship for academic year 2021-22. This scholarship recognizes academic excellence demonstrated through success in the classroom or through outstanding scores achieved on the ACT or SAT.

Local students included on the list are: Brandon – Cole Bunker, Caden Hansen, Alyssa Hasert, Olivia Kern, Nathan Tveidt; Sioux Falls – Andrea Cain, Alexis Dooley Jack Scholten, Aneesha Scott and Emily Sprecher.

Wilde graduates from UN-L 

The University of Nebraska-Lincoln conferred 1,344 degrees during commencement exercises Dec. 17 and 18 at Pinnacle Bank Arena. Max Wilde, of Sioux Falls, was awarded a Bachelor of Science from the College of Arts and Sciences.

Schaffer named to USF Fall 2021 Dean’s List

Kylie Schaffer, of Sioux Falls, was named to the University of Sioux Falls’ Fall 2021 Dean’s List. Schaffer is majoring in Elementary Education.

Schaffer was among more than 550 students named to the Fall 2021 Dean›’ List. To qualify, students must earn a term GPA of 3.5 or greater on a 4.0 scale.