Buffalo Grove Resident Earns Dean's List At Augustana College

Matthew Olaru, class of 2026, was named to the fall 2025 Dean's List.

Published on Feb. 23, 2026

Got story updates? Submit your updates here. ›

Matthew Olaru, a Buffalo Grove resident majoring in Political Science at Augustana College, was named to the school's Dean's List for the 2025-2026 fall semester. Over 1,200 students earned this academic honor by maintaining a GPA of 3.5 or higher.

Why it matters

This recognition highlights the academic achievements of students from the Buffalo Grove area and their success at colleges and universities across the country.

The details

Olaru, a member of the class of 2026, was among the over 1,200 Augustana College students named to the Dean's List for the 2025-2026 fall semester. To earn this distinction, students must maintain a grade point average of 3.5 or higher on a four-point scale for courses taken during the term.

  • Augustana College announced the fall 2025 Dean's List in February 2026.

The players

Matthew Olaru

A Buffalo Grove resident and class of 2026 student at Augustana College, majoring in Political Science.

Augustana College

A private liberal arts college located in Rock Island, Illinois.

Got photos? Submit your photos here. ›

The takeaway

This achievement demonstrates the academic excellence of students from the Buffalo Grove area and their ability to thrive at top colleges and universities.