College Credits: Aurora Student Graduates From Miami University

Aurora IL

10 March, 2022

5:05 PM

Description

AURORA, IL — We're keeping track of all the major higher education accomplishments of students in the area. Send your submissions to [email protected]. More than 6,700 Huskers named to fall deans' list More than 6,700 University of Nebraska-Lincoln students have been named to the Deans' List for the fall semester of the 2021-22 academic year. Aurora: Sarah Anderson, freshman, Dean's List, College of Education and Human Sciences, secondary education. Aurora: Allyson Nicole Campagna, sophomore, Dean's List, College of Architecture, interior design. Aurora: Riley Lynne Holmer, senior, Dean's List, College of Business, management. Aurora: Madilyn Jaskae, junior, Dean's List, College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources, food science and technology. Aurora: Lauren Elizabeth Lintner, junior, Dean's List, College of Arts and Sciences, psychology. Aurora: Madelyn Kay Pfeiffer, sophomore, Dean's List, College of Arts and Sciences, psychology and political science. — Merit Page News Aurora student contributes to award-winning research paper Professor Allen Klingenberg and six students in his Statistics spring 2021 course designed a research paper and completed data analysis for Professor Gary Keller of Eastern Oregon University. Kyle Czerak of Aurora was one of the six students who contributed to the paper. The paper, entitled "Examining if Grading Bias Exists in a Professor of Business Courses-A Three Year Analysis," was presented at the 32nd Global Conference on Business and Finance (GCBF) on Jan. 3-5, 2022, in Hawaii. The study and paper were recognized with two awards: Best in Session-Internet Session and an Outstanding Research Award. The paper was included in the Global Conference on Business and Finance Proceedings which was peer-reviewed. — Merit Page News Aurora student helps Dance Marathon 28 generate $1.3 million for University of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital Amy Zine of Aurora, IL was one of more than 900 current University of Iowa students who participated in the 28thannual student-led Dance Marathon which generated more than $1.3 million for the University of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital. The final tally raised by the students was $1,361,184.28, a total which pushed the amount of support generated by Dance Marathon over the course of its 28-year history to more than $33 million. "Dance Marathon will continue to create so many miracles for our families. I am so glad that we all got to be a part of it together. Thank you so much," said Anna Dodge, the executive director of "DM28," which transitioned to a virtual event just 30 days before DM's "Big Event" weekend (Feb. 4-5, 2022). Dance Marathon's "Big Event" is the celebration of UI students' year-round dedication to the children and families who have received treatment at the University of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital. Dancers and Dance Marathon leadership fundraise for 365 days to reach their individual fundraising goal. Dance Marathon works to create special projects to provide emotional and financial support to families treated at the UI Stead Family Children's Hospital with an emphasis on pediatric cancer and bone marrow transplant patients. It committed $5 million of support to the construction of the UI Stead Family Children's Hospital where the 11th floor is named the University of Iowa Pediatric Oncology Unit. — Merit Page News Millikin University announces Fall 2021 Dean's List Millikin University is pleased to announce the names of the outstanding undergraduates who have been named to the Dean's List for the fall 2021 semester. Students who attempt 12 graded credits during a fall or spring semester and earn a grade point average of 3.5 or higher earn Dean's List honors. Students earning a perfect 4.00-grade point average on 12 graded credits attempted to earn High Dean's List honors. Local students include: Andrew Benbow of Aurora, IL Ella Salis of Aurora, IL — Merit Page News Jenny Hanson awarded degree from Miami University Jenny Hanson of Aurora, IL (60506) was among students from Miami University who received degrees during the fall commencement Dec 10, 2021 Hanson graduated with a Master of Arts degree, majoring in Biology. — Merit Page News Lewis University students honored on 2021 fall dean's list Just over 1,400 students were honored on the Lewis University Dean's List for the 2021 Fall Semester. To be eligible for this honor, students must have completed a minimum of 12 credit hours during the semester with a grade point average of at least 3.5 and with no "D" or "F" grades. Jennifer Alvarado of Aurora (60506) is studying Spanish Language and Culture and Criminal Justice. Jacqueline Anacleto of Aurora (60505) is studying Nursing. Julia Boldt of Aurora (60502) is studying Special/Elementary Educ. Jerry Buck of Aurora (60504) is studying Computer Science. Kyle Bye of Aurora (60504) is studying Computer Science. Donna Davis of Aurora (60506) is studying Social Work. Ricardo Del Toro of Aurora (60506) is studying Psychology. Belguutei Enkhbold of Aurora (60502) is studying Air Traffic Control Mgmt. Ramiro Esquivel of Aurora (60504) is studying Computer Science. Anthony Huante of Aurora (60505) is studying Aviation Administration. Christine Ingraham of Aurora (60504) is studying Early Childhood Special Edu. Christopher Jules of Aurora (60506) is studying Computer Science. Alyssa McGrath of Aurora (60504) is studying Criminal Justice. Lizbeth Monrroy of Aurora (60505) is studying Dental Hygiene. Kristen Moy of Aurora (60502) is studying Criminal Justice. Melanie Patterson of Aurora (60502) is studying Accounting. Sean Pearce of Aurora (60504) is studying Aviation Administration. Sabrina Perera of Aurora (60502) is studying Forensic Criminal Invstgtn. Areli Ramos of Aurora (60506) is studying Business Administration. Adrianna Regulski of Aurora (60504) is studying Computer Science. Aylin Rodriguez of Aurora (60504) is studying Psychology. Catherine Simpkins of Aurora (60505) is studying Psychology. Alyssa Spikes of Aurora (60506) is studying Middle-Level Education. Nicholas Tovar of Aurora (60506) is studying Biochemistry. — Merit Page News