The University of Utah congratulated more than 7,500 students who were named to the spring 2020 dean’s list. The following local students made the list:

Yunus Ashtijou of La Crescenta, whose major is listed as biology BS; from La Cañada Lauren Christensen, whose major is listed as biology BS, Evan Grayson of La Cañada, whose major is undeclared, Anna Terry of La Cañada, whose major is listed as marketing BS, Claire Werner of La Cañada, whose major is listed as nursing BSN; Mia Jones of La Cañada Flintridge, whose major is listed as psychology bs and communication BS; Keya Marathe-Bajaj of Glendale, whose major is listed as health and kinesiology BS; Edgar Gallehugh of Montrose, whose major is listed as business administration B; Joseph Reyes of Sunland, whose major is listed as recreational therapy BS.

To qualify for the dean’s list, students must earn a GPA of 3.5 or higher in at least 12 graded credit hours during any one term.

The University of Utah, located in Salt Lake City in the foothills of the Wasatch Mountains, is the flagship institution of higher learning in Utah. Founded in 1850, it serves over 32,000 students from across the U.S. and the world. With over 100 major subjects at the undergraduate level and more than 90 major fields of study at the graduate level, including law and medicine, the university prepares students to live and compete in the global workplace.

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Margaret Priest of La Cañada Flintridge qualified for the spring 2020 dean’s list at Belmont University. Eligibility is based on a minimum course load of 12 hours and a quality grade point average of 3.5 with no grade below a C.

Approximately 53% of Belmont’s 6,313 undergraduate students qualified for the spring 2020 dean’s list.

Belmont University is nationally ranked and consistently recognized by U.S. News & World Report for its innovation and commitment to teaching. Belmont brings together the best of liberal arts and professional education in a Christian community of learning and service.

For more information, visit www.belmont.edu.

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University of San Diego held announced its graduates for the 2019-20 school year. These included Hunter Campbell of Sunland who earned a bachelor’s degree in business administration, Daniel Dietz of Montrose who earned a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering from the Shiley-Marcos School of Engineering, Brett Gangi of Glendale who earned a bachelor’s degree in business administration, Min-Sung Kim of La Crescenta who earned a bachelor’s degree in marketing and Clayton Massimino of La Cañada Flintridge who earned a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering from the Shiley-Marcos School of Engineering.

The University of San Diego is a contemporary Catholic university with more than 9,000 students from 75 countries and 44 states. USD’s eight academic divisions include the College of Arts and Sciences, the School of Business, the Shiley-Marcos School of Engineering, the School of Law, the School of Leadership and Education Sciences, the Hahn School of Nursing and Health Science, the Joan B. Kroc School of Peace Studies, and the Division of Professional and Continuing Education.

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Sean Francis King of La Cañada Flintridge was awarded a Bachelor of Arts degree from Connecticut College on May 29. King majored in computer science and economics.

The 427 members of Connecticut College’s Class of 2020 were celebrated during a special live event on Sunday, May 17 – the day seniors were originally scheduled to participate in their in-person commencement. The College’s 102nd commencement is now scheduled for Sunday, May 30, 2021.

The live event featured remarks by President Katherine Bergeron and special guests, along with videos featuring clips and memories from class seniors and congratulatory messages from faculty and staff.

Founded in 1911, Connecticut College is a highly selective private liberal college located on a 750-acre arboretum campus overlooking Long Island Sound and the Thames River.

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James Murphy of La Cañada a senior history major at York College of Pennsylvania, has been named to the dean’s list for the spring 2020 semester.

To be eligible for this honor, a student must be registered for at least 12 academic credit hours and earn a semester GPA of 3.50 or higher.

Located in south central Pennsylvania, York College offers more than 70 baccalaureate majors in professional programs, the sciences, and humanities to its 4,100 undergraduate students. The College also offers master’s programs in business, education, and nursing, and a doctorate in nursing practice.

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The University of Alabama awarded approximately 6,326 degrees this spring. Among the graduates were Anthony Connell of La Cañada who received a Bachelor of Science in commerce & business administration and Nicole Ramirez, also from La Cañada who received a Bachelor of Science in human environmental sciences.

The recent change to remote learning during this unprecedented time affected the University’s plans for traditional commencement activities. However, commencement is a milestone, and the University wants graduates to have the opportunity to walk across the stage in celebration of their success. Although any plans are contingent on how the summer outlook progresses, all spring graduates are invited to participate in the summer commencement events scheduled for Friday, July 31, and Saturday, Aug. 1.

The University of Alabama offers its students a premier educational, cultural and social experience with more than 200 undergraduate, graduate and professional programs and gives students the opportunity to partner with faculty performing cutting-edge research.