Higher Education

SALT LAKE CITY – Theresa Ruff of Colfax and Jillian Behler of Elk Mound have received their degrees from Western Governors University (WGU). The university held its 32nd semi-annual commencement ceremony at the Disney Coronado Springs Resort in Orlando on February 11 and celebrated the graduation of more than 11,000 graduates.

EAU CLAIRE – The University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire celebrated the achievements of 694 graduates during commencement proceedings held on Dec. 17 in Zorn Arena.  Local students who received degrees and their fields of study are:

MINNEAPOLIS / ST. PAUL – The following students have been named to the 2016 fall semester Dean’s List at the University of Minnesota Twin Cities:

MANKATO, MN — The Academic High Honor and Honor lists (Dean’s lists) for the past fall semester at Minnesota State University, Mankato have been announced by Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs Marilyn Wells. 

GREEN BAY – The University of Wisconsin-Green Bay has made public the names of students receiving academic honors for the fall 2016 semester.

RIVER FALLS – The following local residents were among 412 students to receive degrees from the University of Wisconsin-River Falls in December:

LA CROSSE — The following students completed degree requirements at the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse in December.

GREEN BAY – Mackenzie Wink of Glenwood City was among the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay students who completed their degree requirements and were eligible to participate in Dec. 17, 2016 Commencement ceremonies.

RIPON — Ripon College has announced its Dean’s List for the fall 2016 semester, recognizing academic excellence.

OSHKOSH – University of Wisconsin Oshkosh officials have announced the names of students who qualified for the University’s Dean’s List and Honor Roll in the fall semester of the 2016 fall semester.