College News Jan. 5, 2023

MSU Mankato announces graduates

Three area students graduated Saturday, Dec. 10, from Minnesota State University, Mankato, following the Fall 2022 semester.

Jesse Kontz received a Bachelor of Science in law enforcement, Joci Oye earned a Bachelor of Science in marketing, and Emilie Staeffler graduated magna cum laude with a Bachelor of Science in social work.

All are from Luverne.

Minnesota West announces Fall 2022 dean’s list

Minnesota West Community & Technical College has named several area students to the Fall 2022 dean’s list. Students must be enrolled in at
 least 12 graded credits and earn a minimum 3.5 grade point average to be eligible. 

Named to the list were Ian Bumgardner, Kameron Keene, Makena Nelson, Kyle Palbicki, David Quist, Amanda Ripka and Mary-Frances Swenson, all of Luverne, and Matilyn Mulder of Magnolia.