COLLEGE Notes

Erinn Palmer named to the Fall 2021 Dean’s List at The College of St. Scholastica DULUTH, MN (01/11/2022)– Erinn Palmer, of Cottage Grove was named to the Fall 2021 Dean’s List at The College of St. Scholastica in Duluth, MN. Erinn is a Senior Fifth-Year majoring in Computer Info Systems/ Science.

Dean’s List members have achieved a 3.75 grade point average or above on a 4.0 scale. The College of St. Scholastica would like to commend Erinn for honorable academic achievements. Great job, Erinn!

St. Scholastica is a 109-year-old private, independent college founded in the Catholic Benedictine tradition. It is nationally recognized for quality and value. The College has been included in U.S. News & World Report’s 2022 Best National Universities list and is among the state’s Top Performers on Social Mobility. The College is also ranked as a “Best Midwestern college” by Princeton Review, “Best College for Your Money” by Money magazine and Top Colleges for 2021 by Forbes. Learn more at css.edu.

Iowa State honors December graduates

AMES, Iowa (January 12, 2022) – More than 1,800 graduates received degrees from Iowa State University in December. Graduate and undergraduate commencement ceremonies were held Dec. 17-18 at Hilton Coliseum.

Lisa Schulte Moore, professor of natural resource ecology and management and associate director of Iowa State’s Bioeconomy Institute, spoke at the graduate ceremony. Alumna Cara Heiden, retired co-president of Wells Fargo Home Mortgage in Des Moines, gave the undergraduate address.

During the undergraduate ceremony, university leaders will award an honorary Doctor of Science degree to Herbert Allen (Al) Myers, founder and president of Amesbased Ag Leader, for his achievements as an agricultural engineer, inventor, innovator, entrepreneur and global pioneer in precision agriculture.

Following are graduates from your area or with family in the area: Coralville, IA

Tyler Gustafson, Master of Engineering, Civil Engineering

Woodbury, MN

Mitchell Bailey, Bachelor of Science, Management Caysie Johnson, Bachelor of Science, Event Management Zachary Kauffman, Bachelor of Science, Computer Engineering, Summa Cum Laude, Honors Program Member Drew Stafne, Bachelor of Science, Civil Engineering Ross Urquhart, Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering Paul Lasky Graduates from UMN Crookston

CROOKSTON, Minn. (January 14, 2022) – The Office of the Registrar at the University of Minnesota Crookston recently announced its list of fall semester 2021 graduates. Students completed their degree requirements during the fall semester 2021.

Fall session graduates include Paul Lasky of Cottage Grove, MN, who graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Information Technology Mgmt.

About UMN Crookston

One of five campuses in the University of Minnesota System, the University of Minnesota Crookston cultivates curiosity by engaging students in hands-on learning connecting theory to practice. As the experienced leader in delivering education online, the Crookston campus offers a distinctive learning environment providing personal attention and mentorship to develop leaders, lifelong learners, and engaged citizens. Visit Crookston at umcrookston.edu