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Recognitions for the week of Jan. 1, 2023

Juneau students achieved academic honors.

Juneau student earns academic honors at Cal Poly

Jackson Norberg made the Dean’s list California Polytechnic State University, according to the university.

Norberg is a fourth year Mechanical Engineer student.

Juneau student earns academic honors at the Citadel

Kallan Stephens of Juneau is among the more than 900 cadets and students recognized for their academic achievements during the spring 2022 semester, the Citadel announced. Stephens was named to the dean’s list.

The dean’s list is a recognition given to cadets and students who are registered for 12 or more semester hours and whose grade point average is 3.20 or higher, with no grade of I (Incomplete) and no grade below C for work in a semester, according to the Citadel.

Cadets who are named to the dean’s list receive a medal, which is worn on their uniform during the semester following their academic achievement. Non-cadet students on the dean’s list are presented a certificate.

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