Et cetera : Area student receives degree from UW-River Falls

 The following local residents were among 722 students receiving degrees from the University of Wisconsin-River Falls following commencement in May. Bachelor's degrees were awarded to 645 undergraduates, while 77 students received graduate degrees.  Area student Hannah Kress, received a Bachelor of Science, Animal Science, with Senior Merit honors. At graduation, four types of merit awards are recognized:Senior Merit - Graduating seniors who have maintained a 3.500 grade point for their last 60 credits at UWRF.Cum Laude - Graduating seniors with a minimum cumulative 3.700 grade point average for their entire college career at all institutions.Magna Cum Laude - Graduating seniors with a minimum cumulative 3.800 grade point average for their entire college career at all institutions.Summa Cum Laude - Graduating seniors with a minimum cumulative 3.900 grade point average for their entire college career at all institutions. The University of Wisconsin-River Falls is a student-centered institution that provides excellent accessible academic programs serving the needs of our region, the state and beyond.