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ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, IL — We’re keeping track of all the major higher education accomplishments of area students. Send your submissions to eric.degrechie@patch.com.
Local Augustana Students Perform In Christmas At Augustana
The Augustana College Department of Music presented Christmas at Augustana on Dec. 7 and Dec. 8, 2024. More than 200 student musicians took the stage to share their talents in what has become a highlight of the Augustana and Quad-Cities holiday season. Presented by Quad City Bank & Trust, Christmas at Augustana has thrilled audiences since 2008. The performance features the Augustana Brass Ensemble, Augustana Symphony Orchestra, Ascension Ringers, Augustana Choir, Jenny Lind Vocal Ensemble and Augustana Concert Chorale. Performers included:
- Sonja Illy, an Augie Ages major from Arlington Heights, performed in the Orchestra
- Max Montgomery, an Augie Ages major from Arlington Heights, performed in the Jenny Lind
— Merit Pages News
Students Make Dean’s List At Miami University
Miami University students who are ranked in the top twenty percent of undergraduate students within each division for the fall semester 2024 have been named to the Dean’s list recognizing academic excellence. Students from Arlington Heights named to the list include:
- Maeve Petzold
- Emma Donner
- Catherine Quirk
— Merit Pages News
Emily Stenger Named To President’s List at Miami University
Emily Stenger, from Arlington Heights, was named to the Miami University fall 2024 President’s list. Miami University students ranked in the top three percent of undergraduate students within each division for the fall 2024 semester have been named to the President’s list recognizing academic excellence.
— Merit Pages News
Elmhurst University’s Fall 2024 Dean’s List
Over 1,000 Elmhurst University students were named to the Fall 2024 Dean’s List. The Dean’s List is composed of students who during the term concerned, attained a grade-point average of 3.75 or higher (out of a possible 4.00). Local students from Arlington Heights named to the list include:
- Leunita Ajroja
- Julia Brozek
- Cassidy Fanella
- Josie Finney
- Caitlin Honeman
- Jacquelyn Jung
- Mia Lardizabal
- Bianca Madey
- Nora Mangan
- Diana Manos
- Anneliese Mojica
- Martyna Muron
- Sean Peabody
- Kamila Puchalski
- Abriella Wolff
- Matthew Woloch
— Merit Pages News
Lufitz Named To Dean’s List At University Of Connecticut
Caroline Lufitz, of Mount Prospect, was named to the dean’s list for the fall 2024 semester at the University of Connecticut.
— Submitted by school