Campus News

UW-Madison announces fall Dean’s List

The University of Wisconsin-Madison has recognized students named to the Dean’s List for the fall semester of the 2025-2026 academic year. Students who achieve a high level academically are recognized by the Dean at the close of each semester. To be eligible for the Dean’s List, students must complete a minimum of 12 graded degree credits in that semester. Each university school or college sets its own grade point average (GPA) requirements for students to be eligible to receive the distinction.
• Aubrey Behling, Athens, College of Agricultural & Life Sciences, Dean’s List
• Gus Chrudimsky, Merrill, College of Letters & Sciences, Dean’s List

• Decilyn Clark, Merrill, College of Letters & Sciences, Dean’s List
• Carla Higgins, Merrill, College of Agricultural & Life Sciences, Dean’s List
• Isaac Johns, Merrill, College of Engineering, Dean’s Honor List
• Carl Knaack, Merrill, College of Letters & Sciences, Dean’s List
• Felicia Mayfield, Merrill, College of Agricultural & Life Sciences, Dean’s List
• Brooke Schaefer, Merrill, College of Letters & Sciences, Dean’s List
• Kayli Wirtala, Merrill, College of Letters & Sciences, Dean’s List
• Laney Zuelsdorff, Merrill, College of Engineering, Dean’s Honor List

Kramer named to SNHU President’s List

Nick Kramer of Merrill has been named to Southern New Hampshire University’s (SNHU) Fall 2025 President’s List. The fall terms run from September to December.
Full-time undergraduate students who have earned a GPA of 3.700 and above for the reporting term are named to the President’s List. Full-time status is achieved by earning 12 credits over each 16-week term or paired 8-week terms grouped in fall, winter/spring, and summer.

UW-Whitewater announces Dean’s List

The following area students were named to the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Dean’s List for the 2025 fall semester.

• McKenna Meyer, Merrill
• Tori Novitzke, Merrill
• Caitlynn Pehlke, Merrill
• Gavin Wroblewski, Merrill
These students have demonstrated their academic abilities by receiving a GPA of 3.4 or above in a single semester.
“We are incredibly proud of the students who earned a place on the Dean’s List,” said Robin Fox, UW-Whitewater’s interim provost and vice chancellor for academic affairs. “This distinction reflects exceptional academic achievement and the dedication our students bring to their studies every day. Their success strengthens our university, and we celebrate all they have accomplished.”

Students named to fall 2025 Dean’s List at Wisconsin Lutheran College

The following area students were named to Wisconsin Lutheran College’s Dean’s List for the fall 2025 semester. To be eligible for Dean’s List, a student must carry a semester GPA of 3.6 or higher.
• Arabella Baumann, of Merrill, a sophomore. Arabella is a graduate of Northland Lutheran High School.
• Grace DeGier, of Merrill, a freshman. Grace is a graduate of Northland Lutheran High School.

Meyer completes the Recognize, Respond, and Refer course

McKenna Meyer, Merrill, who is studying Finance at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater, recently completed the Recognize, Respond, and Refer course, taking the first step in supporting mental health support efforts on campus.
A total of 328 students at the university have successfully completed the course.
The Recognize, Respond, Refer (RRR) program is a proactive mental health course designed to strengthen UW-Whitewater’s campus community and suicide prevention efforts. Through this training module, RRR equips students, faculty, and staff with the knowledge and confidence to identify signs of emotional distress and to respond with empathy, active listening, and genuine concern. Participants also learn how to refer individuals to appropriate campus or community resources in a timely manner. By building these skills, RRR empowers the Warhawks community to build a safer, more connected, and compassionate environment for all.
Suicide remains one of the leading causes of death among college students, and many who are struggling never seek help from mental health professionals on their own. Instead, it’s often peers, faculty, and staff who notice the earliest warning signs. RRR empowers them to respond confidently, creating a safer and more supportive campus environment.

Pehlke part of first-place team showing at AMA regional conference

Caitlynn Pehlke, a Business Education major at UW-Whitewater from Merrill, attended the American Marketing Association Regional Conference on Nov. 14, 2025, at Indiana University-Bloomington and earned first place in the Alliant Case Competition.
Pehlke, working with three others, analyzed a real-world business challenge and delivered an innovative marketing solution. They developed a comprehensive strategy for Alliant’s new travel checking account and presented their proposal to a panel of judges on competition day. Their creativity, teamwork, and strategic thinking set them apart and secured their top finish.
UW-Whitewater’s College of Business and Economics houses Pi Sigma Epsilon and many other student organizations that provide growth opportunities for students. The college is Wisconsin’s largest business school and is AACSB accredited.