GREENVILLE, SC - Rebekah Larson, a Freshman Criminal Justice major from Everest, was among approximately 820 Bob Jones University students named to the Fall 2021 Dean’s List.

University of Saint Mary Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs Dr. Michelle Metzinger has announced the Fall 2021 Dean’s List. The following USM students ended the semester with a 3.5 GPA or better.

Jenna Larson, a Junior Elementary Education major from Everest, was among approximately 660 Bob Jones University students named to the Fall 2021 President’s List.

A group of Jobs for America’s Graduates (JAG) participants from Kansas recently spent four days in Washington D.C., on a leadership development trip.

MANCHESTER, NH - Samantha Beck of Horton has been named to Southern New Hampshire University’s summer 2021 President’s List. Eligibility for the President’s List requires that a student accumulate an academic grade point average (GPA) of 3.7-4.0 and earn 12 credits for the term.

Emporia State University congratulates more than 800 undergraduates named to the university honor roll and dean’s lists for spring 2021. Students from this area and their awards include:

Highland Community College held Pinning and Graduation ceremonies for the 2021 Associate Degree Nursing Students on Friday Aug. 13, 2021 in the Culbertson Auditorium.

Missouri Western State University conferred a total of 455 undergraduate and graduate degrees and certificates in the Spring 2021 semester. Graduates came from 17 states and seven foreign countries.

Wichita State University has announced the names of more than 3,500 students who were on the WSU dean’s honor roll for spring 2021.

Nearly 2,175 degrees and certificates were awarded to more than 2,000 students at Wichita State University in spring 2021.

The Hiawatha Kiwanis Club recently awarded four $500 scholarships to 2021 graduates of Hiawatha High School.

PERU, Neb. - Peru State College announced the President’s and Dean’s List for the Spring 2021 semester. Students representing Nebraska, 25 other states, Puerto Rico and 3 foreign countries were on the lists.

Kendra Sperfslage of Seneca, Kansas was omitted from the Missouri Western State University President’s List Honor Roll for Spring 2021.

Missouri Western State University named 415 students to the President’s Honor Roll for the spring semester of 2021. Students who carried 12 hours or more for graded credit and earned a grade point average of 4.0 qualify for the honor.

The Hazel T. Nelson Scholarship Fund awarded $11,250.00 in grants to 10 graduates of Hiawatha High School attending college and graduate school in the upcoming academic year, according to Citizens State Bank and Trust Company, which administers the fund. Mrs. Nelson, a resident of Hiawatha, …

LAWRENCE — More than 6,500 undergraduate students at the University of Kansas earned honor roll distinction for the spring 2021 semester.

Emporia State University congratulates more than 660 students who received their academic degrees after completing the spring 2021 semester. Graduates from this area are:

The monthly meeting of the Friends of Hospice Volunteers was June 30, at the Fisher Center in Hiawatha. In attendance was Alisa Britt, Charlene Branch, President Rosemary Schooler, Historian Dixie Westervelt, Donna Rake, Secretary Betty Robison and Volunteer Coordinator Debbie Selland.

A total of 2,547 students completed associate, bachelor, or graduate degrees at Fort Hays State University in the spring 2021 term.

Pittsburg State University has released the honor rolls for the 2020 fall semester. To qualify for Dean’s Scholastic Honors, a student must complete at least 12 semester hours, receive a grade point average (GPA) of 3.6000 for all credit course work that semester and have no grade lower than…

Nearly 3,130 students completed degree requirements from Kansas State University in spring 2021. The graduates are from 101 Kansas counties, 44 states and 44 countries.

More than 4,700 Baylor University students have been named to the Dean’s Academic Honor List for the Spring 2021 semester, along with the spring graduates.

Quincy University released its Dean’s List for the Spring 2021 semester. Honorees must earn a semester grade point average of at least 3.5 (on a 4.0 scale) to be included in the biannual Dean’s List. In total, 371 students received the honor during the Spring 2021 semester.

Washburn University has announced its graduating class of Spring 2021.

Emporia State University Theatre presents Douglas J. Cohen’s “No Way to Treat a Lady” as the 2021 Summer Theatre Musical at 7:30 p.m. on June 23, 24, 25 and 26.

Hiawatha native Brynn Wright was honored at the recent Hooding and Awards Ceremony, held virtually for KU Medical School.

More than 10,500 Iowa State University students have been recognized for outstanding academic achievement by being named to the spring semester 2021 Dean’s List. Students named to the Dean’s List must have earned a grade point average of at least 3.50 on a 4.00 scale while carrying a minimum…

Washburn University has announced its President’s and Dean’s List honorees for the spring 2021 semester. To qualify for the President’s List, a student must complete at least 12 graded credit hours and earn a semester grade point average of 4.0.

Kansas Wesleyan University announced its fall honor rolls Wednesday, a listing of 257 students across two separate honor rolls.

Washburn University is pleased to announce the students in its spring 2021 graduating class. Nearly 700 students completed their courses for associate, bachelor’s and master’s degrees.

Nearly 232 Bethany College students have earned semester honors for their academic performance during the Spring 2021 semester and have been named to the Honor Roll.

Matthew Lobdell of Everest has completed the requirements for the Associate of Applied Science degree from Cloud County Community College. Students completing the degree requirements were conferred degrees following the 2021 Commencement ceremony.

The University of Saint Mary Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs Dr. Michelle Metzinger has announced the Spring 2021 Dean’s List and also those who have earned their degrees this past month.

The Hiawatha High School Class of 1984 Scholarship Fund awarded a total of $9,000 in nonrenewable $1,000 scholarships to nine graduates of the HHS Class of 2021. Scholarship recipients were announced in May at the Senior Awards Night. Due to the quality of the applications and the generous a…

Samantha Beck of Horton (66439) has been named to Southern New Hampshire University’s Winter 2021 Dean’s List. The winter term runs from January to May.

MidAmerica Nazarene University recently announced its President’s, Dean’s List and Honor Roll for the spring 2021 semester. A total of 360 students qualified for one of the honors.

On May 8, Bethany College conferred degrees upon 140 students who earned Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Music, and Bachelor of Music Education Degrees in the 2019-2020 or 2020-2021 academic year.

Genevieve Strahan established a scholarship trust at Citizens State Bank & Trust Company in 1999. Now in its 23rd year, the Trust has paid out over $42,350.00 to 49 graduates of Hiawatha High School.

Each year Citizens State Bank & Trust Company awards a Scholarship to a Hiawatha High Graduate who plants to attend Highland Community College in the fall. The 2021 recipient is Athena Garza.

Citizens State Bank & Trust Company, Trustee for the Edna Mae Schmitt Scholarship, announced the 2021 awards recently. The Scholarships are renewable for three additional years without reapplying.

The Paul & Daisy Schuneman Scholarship Fund awarded $16,800.00 in grants to 28 graduates of Hiawatha High School attending college and trade school in the upcoming academic year, according to Citizens State Bank and Trust Company, which administers the fund. Mr. & Mrs. Schuneman esta…

The following local students are among approximately 665 Bob Jones University students named to the President’s List for high academic achievement during the Spring 2021 semester:

Hiawatha senior Brenna Diller was selected to receive a $2,500 STAR Scholarship from the P.E.O. Sisterhood, International.

Two students from Brown County are among the 523 candidates eligible to receive certifications from Washburn University Institute of Technology at graduation events planned May 11-13. Students and their areas of certification are:

The National Honor Society (NHS) announced that Brenna Diller, a high school senior at Hiawatha High School and member of NHS, has been selected as an NHS Scholarship semifinalist. Diller was chosen from nearly 10,000 applicants and will receive a $3,200 scholarship toward higher education.

The 2021 Kansas Governor’s Scholar award recognizes the academic top 1% of Kansas’ senior class. Kate Madsen, daughter of Erik and Trish Madsen, is Hiawatha’s Kansas Governor’s Scholar award recipient for 2021.

Application forms for the Hazel Nelson Scholarship fund are available for the 2021-2022 academic year, reports Citizens State Bank & Trust Company, trustee for the fund. The forms may be obtained from the Trust Department of the bank.

The late Rance Hixson of Hiawatha held a passionate commitment regarding all the concepts required for membership in Kiwanis International. Fellow members say he was a man of great integrity, honesty, and character. He was well respected in the community and left a strong legacy.

Emporia State University congratulates more than 800 undergraduates named to the university honor roll and dean’s lists for fall 2020. Students from this area who received honors include: