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Recognitions for the week of March 19

Juneau students earn academic honors

Juneau student earns honors at College of Saint Benedict and Saint John’s University

Rachel Erben of Juneau was among those who earned dean’s list recognition at College of Saint Benedict and Saint John’s University for the fall 2022 semester, the university announced.

Students must earn at least a 3.8 GPA or above on 12 or more credits for which honor points are earned that semester, according to the university. Erben is majoring in political science, with minors in data analytics and history.

Juneau student earns degree from George Fox University

Kara Lange of Juneau was among the undergraduate, adult degree and graduate-level students who received diplomas from George Fox University at its mid-semester graduation ceremony in December of 2022, the university recently announced.

Lange earned a bachelor of arts in cinematic arts, according to the university.

Juneau student graduates from Fort Lewis College

Kaiden Ward, of Juneau graduated from Fort Lewis College in December, the college recently announced. Ward graduated with a degree in sport administration, according to the college.

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