Northern State University
Erin Noehre of Bentonville is a winter 2107 graduate of Northern State University in Aberdeen, S.D., with a bachelor's degree in English.
Blue Mountain College
Kyler Mahar of Springdale was recently inducted into the Kappa Delta Pi international honor society at Blue Mountain (Miss.) College. The society is for undergraduate students who exhibit leadership attributes, have grade-point average of 3.0 or better and are invited to join.
University of Arkansas
Nikki Anderson of Fayetteville, a junior at the University of Arkansas, has been named president of the Student Alumni Board executive team for 2018. The nine team members serve as the board of directors for the Student Alumni Association. Anderson majors in economics and criminal justice. This past year she served as the homecoming director for the board.
Missouri Valley College
Robby Hoskins of Bethel Heights and Ashley Ward of Bentonville were named to the fall 2017 dean's list at Missouri Valley College in Marshall, with grade-point averages of 3.3 or better.
Union University
Rebecca Rogers of Springdale is a fall 2017 graduate of Union University in Jackson, Tenn., with a bachelor of fine arts degree.
Henderson State University
Several local students are fall 2017 graduates of Henderson State University in Arkadelphia. They include Courtney Witt of Clarksville, Patsy Turner of Fayetteville, Hunter Cannedy of Gravette and Alivia Biggs of Paris.
Wheaton College
Alexandra Gould of Fayetteville and Charles Nystrom of Rogers, students at Wheaton (Ill.) College, performed with vocal and musical ensembles in "Messiah, Prince of Peace," the 2017 Christmas festival. Gould sang soprano II with the Women's Chorale, and Nystrom, sang bass II with the Men's Glee Club.
East Central University
Deanna Rudasill of Fayetteville has been named to the fall 2017 president's honor roll at East Central University in Ada, Okla., with a grade-point average of 4.0.
Southeast Missouri State University
Anna Griffin of Bentonville, a senior at Bentonville West High School, has received the Regents' Scholarship to attend Southeast Missouri State University in Springfield for the 2018-2019 academic year.
Belmont University
Several local students were named to the fall 2017 dean's list at Belmont University in Nashville, with grade-point averages of 3.0 or higher. Students include Tara Ames of Cave Springs, Brenner Hicky of Fayetteville, Kathrine Lee of Fayetteville, Miranda Newton of Van Buren, Alexandra Salamone of Fort Smith, Cole Speed of Prairie Grove, Heather Spradlin of Bentonville and Madison Weston of Bentonville.
Midwestern State University
Kelcee Thompson of Springdale and Kathryn Miser of Rogers were named to the fall 2017 president's honor roll at Midwestern State University in Wichita Falls, Texas, with grade-point averages of 4.0.
Trinity Evangelical Divinity
Jose Pimentel of Bentonville is a fall 2017 graduate of Trinity Evangelical Divinity School in Deerfield, Ill., with a master's degree in theological studies.
John Brown University
Brittney Metcalf, Heather Bishop and Ray Perkins, all of Siloam Springs, graduated Dec. 16 from John Brown University in Siloam Springs.
Kansas Wesleyan University
Local students were named to the fall 2017 honor rolls at Kansas Wesleyan University in Salina, Kan. Britney Lewis of Fort Smith was named to the president's honor roll, with a grade-point average of 3.75 or higher. Brandon Troutner of Bella Vista was named to the dean's honor roll, with a grade-point average of 3.25 to 3.74.
Graceland University
Several local students were named to the fall 2017 honor rolls at Graceland University in Lamoni, Iowa. Soudarath Liu of Rogers, Katelyn Metcalf of Mountainburg and Desiree Nelson of Fayetteville were named to the president's list with 4.0 grade-point averages. Keely Compton of Rogers and Regenia Hilton of Fort Smith were named to the honors list, with grade-point averages between 3.65 and 3.99.
Palmer College
Matthew Fryauf of Rogers graduated Dec. 7 from Palmer College of Chiropractic-West Campus in San Jose, Calif., earning a doctor of chiropractic degree. He graduated cum laude, with academic honors and received the Virgil V. Strang Philosophy Award.
Columbia College
Several students from this area were recently named to the fall 2017 dean's list at Columbia (Mo.) College, with grade-point averages of 3.5 or better. They include Jordan Sanders and Michelle Williams, both online students from Fort Smith; Derek Sallee of Rogers; and Karen Alvarez of Springdale, an online student.
University of North Carolina Asheville
Morgan Gallegos of Rogers was named to the fall 2017 dean's list at the University of North Carolina Asheville, with a grade-point average of 3.5 to 3.99.
Missouri Southern State University
A number of local students have been named to the fall 2017 dean's list at Missouri Southern State University in Joplin, with grade-point averages between 3.75 and 4.0.
They include Rachel Ray of Alma; Alex Cawood, Bambi Hall, Kevin Ely, Marie Lachowsky, Rachel Murphy, Samantha Bradshaw, all of Bella Vista; Abigail Rogers, Amber D. Waltz, Glenn C. Pickering, Jennifer Alaniz, Lacey M. Schofield, Laura Bibiano, Marshall I. Hill, Sarah C. Burkes, all of Bentonville; Araceli Gomez of Berryville; Ariana M. Meza of Cave Springs; Erin B. Undiano, Jasah D. Gregory, Nicholette L. Wilson, all of Centerton; Peter M. Sams of Garfield; Alexandra M. Savage of Gentry; Mendy L. Roth of Gravette; Benjamin D. Adams, James L. Greer, both of Harrison; Carly N. Hendrickson of Hiwasse; Doranely Perea, Kassandra K. Scoggins, both of Lowell; Courtney R. Ford, Haylee N. Bowman, Wyatt G. Varner, all of Pea Ridge; Marilyn Alvarez of Rogers; Bianca N. De La Torre, Cheyenne K. Urquhart, Dominic C. Neil, Peyton D. Powell, Robin M. Magee, all of Springdale; Kyle A. Thielemier of Subiaco; and Logan R. Brown of Van Buren.
Southern Arkansas University
Several local students graduated Dec. 8, 2017, from Southern Arkansas University in Magnolia. They include Haley Blackwell of Bella Vista with a master of arts in teaching; Jonathon Irvin of Fort Smith, master of education; Srija Katepalli of Bentoville, master of science in computer and information science; Ryan Moore of Fayetteville, master of science in computer and information science; Joseph Warren of Rogers, master of arts in teaching; Megan Whitson of Fort Smith, master of education in library media.
Maryville University
Local students were named to the fall 2017 honor rolls at Maryville University in St. Louis. Vanessa Sickles of Fort Smith and Danielle Ellington of Rogers were named to the deans' list, with grade-point averages of 3.5 or higher.
LeTourneau University
Local students were named to the fall 2017 honor rolls at LeTourneau University in Longview, Texas. Abigail Johnson of Barling was named to the president's list, with a 4.0 grade-point average. Cameron Naas of Green Forest was named to the dean's list, with a grade-point average of 3.50 and 3.99.
Drury University
Sveral local students were named to the fall 2017 dean's list at Drury University in Springfield, Mo., with grade-point averages of 3.6 or better. The students include Donna Bickerton and Austin Hart, both of Springdale; Josue Bolanos, Benjamin Niemeyer and Kylee Shields, all of Bentonville; Bentley Mara and Maggie Scroggie, both of Harrison; Stevie Fulton of Paris; Everett Watson of Pea Ridge; and Savannah McCauley of Rogers.
Rockhurst University
Local students were named to the fall 2017 dean's list at Rockhurst University in Kansas City, Mo., with grade-point averages of 3.5 or higher. They include Jillian Myers of Cedarville, Lauren Krissman of Clarksville, Scott Schaeffer of Rogers, aKaylynn Bates and Robert LaMendola, both of Springdale.
MidAmerica Nazarene University
McKenna Bearden of Decatur was named to the fall 2017 president's list at MidAmerica Nazarene University in Olathe, Kan., with a grade-point average of 4.0.
NAN Our Town on 01/11/2018