Colleges across the country are recognizing students from Pontiac Township High School for their on-campus success. Click any achievement to discover alumni from Pontiac Township High School, view their personalized Merit pages, and learn about what they are accomplishing.
(see more)Colleges across the country are recognizing students from Pontiac Township High School for their on-campus success. Click any achievement to discover alumni from Pontiac Township High School, view their personalized Merit pages, and learn about what they are accomplishing.
Augustana College announces 2015 graduates
Augustana College, Rock Island, Ill., held its spring commencement ceremony on Sunday, May 24. Brandon Busteed, executive director of Gallup Education, delivered the commencement speech. Around 600 students participated in the ceremony.
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2015 Jul 6
A Celebration of Academic Excellence, April 23 #McKAEC15
McKendree University students will present, perform and exhibit their scholarly and creative work at the Academic Excellence Celebration on April 23 at the Lebanon, Illinois, campus.
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2015 Apr 16
Student named to Augustana College winter term Dean's List
Augustana College announced 856 students were named to the Dean's List for the 2014-2015 winter term. Students who have earned this academic honor have maintained a grade-point average of 3.5 or higher on a four-point scale for courses taken during the term.
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2015 Apr 16
Fall 2014 dean's list
Olivet congratulates all students named to the dean's list during the fall 2014 semester. To qualify for inclusion, a student must have been enrolled as a full-time undergraduate student and must have attained a semester grade point average of 3.50 or higher on a 4.00 grading scale.
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2015 Feb 18
Local Students Graduate from Illinois Central College
Nearly 800 graduates completed their respective program requirements at Illinois Central College during the Summer and Fall 2014 semesters. Local students and the degree/certificate they received include:
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2015 Feb 17
Leadership and Service Academy
At the Leadership and Service Academy, experts offered insights to help students develop as leaders on campus and in their future careers.
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2015 Feb 12
Students compete in scholarship competition
Nearly 600 high school seniors competed in Augustana College's annual Scholarship Competition on January 17, 2015. Students competed for $4,000 scholarships awarded by each academic department at Augustana. Winners of the scholarships will be notified by March 1, 2015.
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2015 Feb 3
McKendree University Fall 2014 Dean's List
Congratulations to students on the Dean's List, who earned a grade point average of 3.60 or higher for the fall 2014 semester.
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2015 Jan 23
McKendree University Welcomes New Students
McKendree University welcomes new students enrolled this fall at its Lebanon, Ill., Louisville and Radcliff, Ky. campuses; the Center at Scott Air Force Base, off-site locations and online.
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2014 Aug 25
Local Students Graduate from Illinois Central College
More than 800 graduates completed their respective program requirements at Illinois Central College during the Fall 2013 semester.
Local students and the degree/certificate they received include:
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2014 Mar 11
Local Students Receive Degrees at Miami University Fall Commencement
Miami University awarded 856 degrees to students during fall commencement exercises Friday, Dec. 13, 2013, in Millett Hall.
Miami University is a public university located in southwestern Ohio, offering 120 degree programs in humanities, science, engineering, business, education and fine arts.
Students with more than one listing have earned additional degrees or honors.
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2014 Feb 26
The Augustana Choir to tour the Midwest
The Augustana Choir, from Augustana College, Rock Island, Illinois, will tour the Midwest from February 21-March 1. The nine-day, nine-concert tour will take nearly 60 students from as far north as the Twin Cities to as far east as Cincinnati, Ohio. Admission to all concerts is free, and a freewill offering will be accepted.
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2014 Feb 5
McKendree Welcomes New and Returning Students
McKendree University welcomes students enrolled this fall at its Lebanon, Ill., Louisville and Radcliff, Ky. campuses; the Center at Scott Air Force Base, off-site locations and online.
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2013 Aug 27
Local Students Make the Dean's List at Miami University
Miami University students who ranked in the top 20 percent of undergraduate students within each division for second semester 2012-2013 have been named to the dean's list recognizing academic performance.
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2013 Jul 11
Students Initiated into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi
The following local students recently were initiated into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi.
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2013 Apr 17
Local Students Make the Dean's List at Miami University
Miami University students who ranked in the top 20 percent of undergraduate students within each division for first semester 2012-2013 have been named to the dean's list recognizing academic performance.
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2013 Mar 26
Local students participate in Christmas at Augustana
Augustana presents its fifth annual Christmas at Augustana holiday concert on Friday, Nov. 30, and Saturday, Dec. 1. More than 300 students in the college's choirs, brass ensemble and orchestra joined together to share music in two sold-out shows.
These students from your area performed in the event:
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2012 Dec 18
Local Students Make the Dean's List at Miami University
Miami University students who achieved a 3.5 or better grade point average for second semester 2011-2012 have been named to the dean's list recognizing academic performance.
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2012 Jul 13
Students performed in Augustana College Four Choirs Concert
Cantilena Augustana, Wennerberg Men's Chorus, Jenny Lind Vocal Ensemble and the Ascension Singers were the four choirs that came together to perform one concert on Saturday, Feb. 4, at Augustana College.
The choirs include:
aEUR? Cantelina Augustana, directed by Sonja Hurty, adjunct professor of music, includes female students from all classes and majors who sing for pleasure.
aEUR? Wennerberg Men's Chorus, directed by Howard Eckdahl, fellowship instructor of music, consists of male students who sing for enjoyment and have an enhanced appreciation of choral music.
aEUR? Jenny Lind Vocal Ensemble, directed by Dr. Michael Zemek, assistant professor of music, is a select ensemble for women who want to develop advanced choral skills.
aEUR? Dr. Zemek also directs the Ascension Singers, a group made up of singers from both Cantelina Augustana and Wennerberg's Men Chorus.
According to Dr. Zemek, the Four Choirs Concert was an opportunity for students to share what they had been studying and preparing throughout the term with their families and the community.
From your area this includes:
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2012 Feb 20
Local Students Graduate from Illinois Central College
More than 800 students met the graduation requirements for the Fall 2011 semester at Illinois Central College. Local students who completed programs of study include:
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2012 Feb 15
Local Students Make the Dean's List at Miami University
Miami University students who achieved a 3.5 or better grade point average for second semester 2011-2012 have been named to the dean's list recognizing academic performance.
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2012 Feb 15
Local students participate in Christmas at Augustana
Augustana presents its fourth annual Christmas at Augustana holiday concertaEUR"which has nearly sold out in previous yearsaEUR"on Friday, Dec. 2, at 8 p.m. and Saturday, Dec. 3, at 4 p.m. in Centennial Hall (3703 7th Ave.). More than 300 students in the college's choirs, brass ensemble and orchestra will join together to share music with audience members in what promises to be a warm and memorable holiday experience for all.
From your area this includes:
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2011 Nov 29
Local Miami University band members will march in Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade
Miami's marching band was selected as one of 10 bands in the nation to participate in the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade on its 85th anniversary.
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2011 Nov 3
Local Students Make the Dean's List at Miami University
Miami University students who achieved a 3.5 or better grade point average for second semester 2010-2011 have been named to the dean's list recognizing academic performance.
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2011 Jun 23