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Luther College announces Fall 2024 Dean’s List
Two area students are part of Luther College’s Fall 2024 Dean’s List includes 611 students; 132 first-years, 105 sophomores, 160 juniors and 214 seniors. To be named to the Dean’s List, a student must earn a semester grade point average of 3.5 or better on a 4.0 scale and must complete at least 12 credit hours with 10 hours of conventional grades (A, B, C, D).
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University of Dubuque Announces Winter 2024 Graduates
The University of Dubuque held a Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies Commencement Ceremony at 10:00 a.m. Friday, December 6, 2024, and a Winter Commencement Ceremony at 3:00 p.m. Thursday, December 12, 2024, both in John and Alice Butler Hall, Heritage Center. The University of Dubuque (UD) is a private, coed university founded in 1852 that offers undergraduate, graduate, and theological seminary degrees as well as other educational opportunities with the intention of educating and forming the whole person.
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Mount Mercy University students named to Fall 2024 Dean's List
The following students were named to Mount Mercy University's Fall 2024 Dean's List. Students with a semester grade point average of 3.60 or better and who are graded for six or more semester hours are eligible for inclusion on the Dean's List. Located in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, Mount Mercy University is the regional Catholic, Mercy University that promises students of diverse backgrounds, ages and faiths a challenging, practical education that inspires them to discover knowledge, build community and live their values.
AREA STUDENTS GRADUATE FROM ALLEN COLLEGE
The following students received a degree from Allen College.The College
awarded 81 degrees during its commencement ceremony on Friday, December 20, 2024.
Allen College conferred 4 Bachelor of Health Sciences in Public Health degrees, 34
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degrees, 16 Master of Science in Occupational Therapy
degrees, 16 Master of Science of Nursing degrees, 8 Doctor of Physical Therapy degrees and 3
Doctor of Nursing Practice degrees.
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ALLEN COLLEGE - UNITYPOINT HEALTH NAMES STUDENTS TO DEAN’S LIST
The administration and faculty of Allen College are pleased to congratulate students named to the Allen College Dean’s List at the completion of the fall semester of the 2024 - 2025 academic year.Bachelor’s and Associate’s students named to the Allen College Dean’s List must complete at least 12 semester hours and achieve a grade point average of 3.
Scholarships Available for High School Graduating Seniors
Once again, Conservation Districts of Iowa (CDI) is partnering with Benton Soil & Water Conservation District (Benton SWCD) to foster the higher education endeavors of Iowa students interested in conservation and agriculture by offering scholarships.Iowa High School Class of 2025 students pursuing programs of study in any field of conservation or agriculture are eligible for the Conservation Scholarship.
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