Local students honored at colleges and universities

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Students from the Omaha metro area have been recognized for their outstanding academic achievements at various colleges and universities across the country. These honors include Dean's Lists, President's Lists, and other distinctions for exceptional scholarship.

Why it matters

Recognizing the academic accomplishments of local students highlights the quality of education and the hard work of students in the Omaha region. These honors can help students build their resumes, open doors to future opportunities, and inspire others to strive for academic excellence.

The details

The students were honored for a variety of achievements, including making Dean's Lists by earning high GPAs, being named to President's Lists for maintaining perfect 4.0 GPAs, and graduating with recognition from their programs of study. The students come from a range of institutions, including Washburn University, Miami University, York University, Hawkeye Community College, Newman University, Point Park University, Nebraska Wesleyan University, Lincoln University of Missouri, College of Charleston, Morningside University, University of New England, Iowa State University, University of Dubuque, South Dakota State University, Vermont State University, Rockhurst University, and McKendree University.

• The academic honors were announced and recognized in January 2026.