Samantha Mostaert named to Spring 2026 Dean’s List at Northern Illinois University

DEKALB, ILL — Northern Illinois University announces its spring 2026 Dean’s List students including Samantha Mostaert, of Ely, who is majoring in Political Science – Public Policy & Administration – B.A. Mostaert is a graduate of Prairie High School.

To earn this distinction, students must meet a minimum semester grade point average of 3.5 on a 4.0 scale in the College of Engineering and Engineering Technology or a minimum of 3.75 on a 4.0 scale in the colleges of Business, Education, Health and Human Sciences, Liberal Arts and Sciences, and Visual and Performing Arts.

Kinnick Pusteoska graduates from Georgia State University

ATLANTA, GA — Kinnick Pusteoska of Solon graduated from Georgia State University during the Spring 2026 semester, earning a Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies degree with a concentration in Arts & Sciences.

More than 4,000 students earned certificates or degrees from Georgia State University during the Spring 2026 semester at the undergraduate and graduate levels. Students were recognized during the university’s 111th commencement exercises in May 2026.

University of Dubuque announces spring 2026 graduates

DUBUQUE — The University of Dubuque recognized and celebrated the academic accomplishments of undergraduate, graduate, and seminary students with two commencement ceremonies on Saturday, May 2, 2026. The University of Dubuque Theological Seminary Commencement was held at 9:30 a.m. in Blades Chapel, Blades Hall, and the University of Dubuque Spring Commencement was held at 1:00 p.m. in the Chlapaty Recreation and Wellness Center.

Savannah Stookey, of Solon, graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree Summa Cum Laude.