Jae Eun Lee, a molecular biology major in the Colgate University Class of 2018, has earned the dean’s award for academic excellence for the fall 2015 semester.
Lee, of La Crescenta, is a graduate of Yongsan Intl School.
The Dean’s Award for academic excellence is awarded to students with a 3.30 or higher term average.
Colgate University is a highly selective residential liberal arts institution distinguished by its commitment to global engagement, student-faculty research, off-campus study, sustainable practices, and utilizing technology to enhance the teaching and learning experience. Colgate offers 54 majors to a diverse student body of approximately 2,900 undergraduate students, and supports 25 Division I athletic teams. The university’s 575-acre campus in rural central New York is renowned for its beauty and for the important role it plays in the student experience.

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Clayton Weirick of La Cañada was named to the dean’s list for the fall 2015 semester at Washington University in St. Louis. Weirick is enrolled in the university’s College of Arts & Sciences. To qualify for the dean’s list in the College of Arts & Sciences, students must earn a semester grade point average of 3.6 or above and be enrolled in at least 14 graded units.
Washington University in St. Louis is counted among the world’s leaders in teaching, research, patient care and service to society.
The university draws students and faculty to St. Louis from more than 100 countries and all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Guam, Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands. The total student body is approximately 14,000 undergraduate, graduate and professional students.

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KCR College Radio, San Diego State University’s student-run radio station since 1969, took home the top prize at the Intercollegiate Broadcasting System Golden Microphone Awards.
Emely Navarro, a Tujunga native and student studying journalism, is a part of the award-winning team.
In addition, KCR won Best Online Station, Best Play-by-Play Baseball and Best Blog. KCR also received two finalist awards for Best Newscast and Best Station Website.

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Meghri Sarkissian, a La Crescenta native studying European studies at San Diego State University, was named to Scholars Without Borders, an honors society dedicated to promoting international exchange and service and recognizing scholarly achievement in an international context.
Scholars Without Borders supports programs with an international focus and builds awareness of international issues and opportunities. Members strive to inspire SDSU students, faculty and staff to become engaged and committed scholar-citizens of the global community.

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Alexander Ward of La Cañada was recently initiated into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, the nation’s oldest and most selective collegiate honor society for all academic disciplines. Ward is pursuing a degree in computer science at Brigham Young University.
Ward is among approximately 30,000 students, faculty, professional staff and alumni to be initiated into Phi Kappa Phi each year. Membership is by invitation and requires nomination and approval by a chapter. Only the top 10% of seniors and 7.5% of juniors, having at least 72 semester hours, are eligible for membership. Graduate students in the top 10% of the number of candidates for graduate degrees may also qualify, as do faculty, professional staff, and alumni who have achieved scholarly distinction.
Founded in 1897 at the University of Maine and headquartered in Baton Rouge, La., Phi Kappa Phi is the nation’s oldest and most selective all-discipline honor society. The Society has chapters on more than 300 college and university campuses in North America and the Philippines.

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Allison Reik, a La Crescenta native and student studying liberal studies at San Diego State University, was named to Scholars Without Borders, an honors society dedicated to promoting international exchange and service and recognizing scholarly achievement in an international context.
Scholars Without Borders supports programs with an international focus and builds awareness of international issues and opportunities. Members strive to inspire SDSU students, faculty and staff to become engaged and committed scholar-citizens of the global community.

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On April 12, Jessica Palacios, a graduate of Clark Magnet High School, presented her original research as part of The Whitman College Undergraduate Conference.
The 18th Annual Whitman Undergraduate Conference brings together students from every academic area of the college to share their research and creative projects with the campus community. The projects are a result of the students’ work in their courses, senior theses, summer internships and study abroad.
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Rachel Mills-Coyne of La Cañada was recently initiated into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, the nation’s oldest and most selective collegiate honor society for all academic disciplines. Mills-Coyne was initiated at California State University, Fullerton.
Mills-Coyne is among approximately 30,000 students, faculty, professional staff and alumni to be initiated into Phi Kappa Phi each year. Membership is by invitation and requires nomination and approval by a chapter. Only the top 10% of seniors and 7.5% of juniors having at least 72 semester hours are eligible for membership. Graduate students in the top 10% of the number of candidates for graduate degrees may also qualify, as do faculty, professional staff, and alumni who have achieved scholarly distinction.

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Grayson Frazier of La Cañada Flintridge has recently graduated from Pacific University (Oregon) with a bachelor’s degree in exercise science.
Kara Lankey of La Cañada Flintridge, Grace Kenny of Montrose and Michael Ashley of Tujunga of have been named to the dean’s list at Pacific University (Oregon) for fall semester 2015.
These three are among 411 undergraduate students at Pacific University to achieve this high academic honor. To qualify for the dean’s list at Pacific, a student must achieve a term grade-point average 3.70 (4.00 scale) and complete 12 or more graded hours.
Founded in 1849, Pacific University (Ore.) is a diverse and sustainable community dedicated to discovery and excellence in teaching, scholarship and practice. The university consists of colleges of Arts & Sciences, Optometry, Education, Health Professions and Business, with campuses in Forest Grove, Hillsboro, Eugene and Woodburn.

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The Worcester Academy Upper School announced its first semester honor roll and headmaster’s list for the 2015-16 school year. The honors represent the achievements that each high school student has earned through academic excellence, challenge, and personal growth.
Among the students was Sewon Park, grade 11, of La Cañada Flintridge, who was named to the honor roll.
Worcester Academy is an independent co-ed day and boarding school for grades six to 12 and postgraduates. The urban setting, diverse community, and innovative curriculum provide each student with unique opportunities for self-discovery, academic achievement, and personal empowerment. Visit www.worcesteracademy.org.

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Kyle Patterson of La Cañada Flintridge was one of several senior students recognized by Champlain College’s Robert P. Stiller School of Business for academic excellence. Students were honored at the Stiller School of Business Honoring Excellence Reception on April 16 on Champlain College’s campus in Burlington, Vermont.