Several northwest Kansas college students recently were honored by their institutions for academic achievement.

Wichita State University’s Dean’s Honor Roll for fall 2013 (at least a 3.5 grade-point average) included:

Almena: Jessica A. Holmes
Colby: Jared J. Bixenman and Emilea J. Finley
Downs: Kylie R. Moore
Ellis: Jessica D. Lopez
Goodland: Nicole D. Hendrich
Hays: Ellynora C. Beery, Joseph D. Hertel, Andrea L. Holzmeister, Burton I. Lindenmuth and Julie A. Schmeidler
Norton: Spencer A. Shirk and Teal R. Stewart
Osborne: Jamie L. Pruter
Plainville: Brady T. Johnson and Brianna R. Moos
Smith Center: Hilary K. Mannel

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More than 850 students completed their degrees at Wichita State University in fall 2013, including the following northwest Kansas students:

Colby: Melissa J. Gerber
Ellis: Megan R. Gruver
Hays: Philip A. Bollig, Joseph D. Hertel and Kethlyn A. Staab
Lucas: Scott A. Wilson

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Sam Houston State University in Huntsville, Texas, announced Taryn Kippes, Hays, was among its December 2013 graduates.