Colleges across the country are recognizing students from Pierce High School for their on-campus success. Click any achievement to discover alumni from Pierce High School, view their personalized Merit pages, and learn about what they are accomplishing.
(see more)Colleges across the country are recognizing students from Pierce High School for their on-campus success. Click any achievement to discover alumni from Pierce High School, view their personalized Merit pages, and learn about what they are accomplishing.
Christmas spirit fills the air during Christmas at Concordia weekend
Concordia University, Nebraska celebrated the Christmas season with its annual Christmas at Concordia concerts Dec. 5-7 at St. John Lutheran Church in Seward. Christmas at Concordia weekend also included the 20th annual Scholarship Parade of Homes and a community reception.
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2014 Dec 9
Nearly 1,500 Students Receive UNL Degrees Dec. 19-20
Nearly 1,500 graduates received degrees from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln at ceremonies Dec. 19 and 20.
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2014 Dec 22
31 UNL students named to 'Franco's List' for character, integrity
Thirty-one University of Nebraska-Lincoln students were recognized as outstanding agents of character and integrity this fall when they were named to "Franco's List."
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2014 Dec 16
English and communication honor societies induct members at Concordia
Concordia's chapters of Sigma Tau Delta and Pi Kappa Delta inducted new members this week. Sigma Tau Delta is a national honor society for students studying English. Pi Kappa Delta is a national honor society for students involved in communication classes and forensics.
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2014 Nov 24
Concordia musical ensembles perform with high school honor musicians
High school students from across the country performed in an honor choir and honor band as part of Musical Arts Day, Friday, Nov. 7, on the Concordia University, Nebraska campus. The day culminated in an evening concert in the Physical Education Building with the University A Cappella Choir and University Symphonic Band.
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2014 Nov 10
Concordia bands to perform marches, ballads at Oct. 10 concert
The Concordia Symphonic Band and Chamber Band performed its first concert of the year on Friday, Oct. 10, at St. John Lutheran Church in Seward.
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2014 Oct 7
Spring semester Deans' List, Honor Roll named at UNL
The University of Nebraska-Lincoln has announced its Deans' List and Honor Roll for the spring semester of the 2013-14 academic year.
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2014 Jun 11
Concordia University, Nebraska names spring 2014 term honors students
Concordia University, Nebraska named 223 students to its honors list for the spring 2014 semester. The top 25 percent of all undergraduate students who complete at least 12 credit hours qualify for the honors list.
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2014 May 23
The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi Inducts New Members
The following people recently were initiated into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, the nation's oldest and most selective collegiate honor society for all academic disciplines.
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2014 May 22
Concordia University, Nebraska Symphonic Band embarks on annual tour
The University Symphonic Band performs seven concerts at churches and schools during its 2014 tour. The tour is throughout Missouri and Illinois April 3-6 and at St. John Lutheran Church in the band's hometown of Seward, Neb., April 13.
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2014 Mar 14
UNL announced its fall 2013 Deans' List/Honor Roll
The University of Nebraska-Lincoln has announced its fall semester 2014 Deans' List for its eight colleges and the Honor Roll for undeclared students in the Explore Center.
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2014 Feb 19
2013 Fall Term Honors
Concordia University, Nebraska named 245 students to its honors list for the fall 2013 semester.
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2014 Jan 31
Concordia University, Nebraska Students Run Campus Newspaper
The Sower is a bi-weekly newspaper that covers campus news for the Concordia student community while also providing valuable pre-professional experience for student staff members.
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2013 Nov 8
Concordia University, Nebraska announces 2013-14 University Symphonic Band members
Concordia University, Nebraska's premiere concert band, the University Symphonic Band is deeply rooted in the more than one hundred year history of instrumental musical ensembles at Concordia.
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2013 Oct 30
Spring semester Deans' List/Honor Roll named at University of Nebraska-Lincoln
The University of Nebraska-Lincoln has announced the students named to the Deans' List/Honor Roll for the spring semester of the 2012-13 academic year. Students from this area who qualified included:
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2013 Jun 26
Concordia University, Nebraska Releases Spring Honors List
Concordia University, Nebraska announced its term honors list for the second semester of the 2012-13 academic year.
The top 25 percent of undergraduate students who complete at least 12 credit hours qualify for the honors list.
Founded in 1894, Concordia University, Nebraska is a fully accredited liberal arts university committed to excellence in Christian higher education. Concordia was named to the top tier in a U.S. News & World Report's 2012 "America's Best Colleges" ranking in the Regional University- Midwest category and 28th in the "Top 50 Baccalaureate Colleges" of the 2011 Washington Monthly College Rankings. It is one of ten institutions belonging to The Lutheran ChurchaEUR"Missouri Synod's Concordia University System.
The list of students includes:
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2013 May 22
Local students among more than 2,750 graduates at University of Nebraska-Lincoln
The University of Nebraska-Lincoln granted degrees to more than 2,750 students at commencement exercises May 3 and 4. The graduates included:
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2013 May 3
Concordia University, Nebraska Students Work for the Sower
The Sower is a bi-weekly newspaper that covers campus news for the Concordia student community while also providing valuable pre-professional experience for staff members.
Students from your area who are a member of The Sower's staff for the 2012-2013 school year at Concordia University, Nebraska include:
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2013 Apr 12
Concordia University, Nebraska releases fall honors list
Concordia University, Nebraska announced its term honors list for the first semester of the 2012-13 academic year.
The top 25 percent of undergraduate students who complete at least 12 credit hours qualify for the honors list.
The list of students includes:
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2013 Jan 25
Concordia University, Nebraska Students Perform In Four Concerts
Concordia University, Nebraska hosted its annual Christmas at Concordia concerts Dec. 7-9 at St. John Lutheran Church in Seward.
An additional concert was added to the slate of Christmas at Concordia performances this year to better accommodate demand. In recent years all tickets have been reserved within a few days of becoming available. More than 2,000 people attended the four concerts.
Multiple ensembles from the music department at Concordia took part in sharing the Christmas message. The four concerts featured the University A Cappella Choir, the University Symphonic Band, Male Chorus, Handbell Choir, Women's Chorale and the University Brass Ensemble. The groups performed traditional hymns of the season and request audience participation throughout the concerts. Scripture readings and original music from Concordia students and faculty also were part of the celebration.
Students from your area who took part in the concert include:
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2013 Jan 8
Spring semester Deans' List/Honor Roll named at University of Nebraska-Lincoln
The University of Nebraska-Lincoln has announced the students named to the Deans' List/Honor Roll for the spring semester of the 2011-12 academic year. Students from this area who qualified included:
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2012 Jun 19
Concordia University, Nebraska releases spring honors list
Concordia University, Nebraska announced its term honors list for the second semester of the 2011-12 academic year.
The top 25 percent of undergraduate students who complete at least 12 credit hours qualify for the honors list.
Founded in 1894, Concordia University, Nebraska is a fully accredited liberal arts university committed to excellence in Christian higher education. Concordia was named to the top tier in a U.S. News & World Report's 2012 "America's Best Colleges" ranking in the Regional University- Midwest category and 28th in the "Top 50 Baccalaureate Colleges" of the 2011 Washington Monthly College Rankings. It is one of ten institutions belonging to The Lutheran ChurchaEUR"Missouri Synod's Concordia University System.
The list of students includes:
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2012 Jun 14
Area Students Named to CSC President's List
Students from the region are among the 226 names on Chadron State College's spring 2012 president's list.
In order to qualify for the list, students must earn all A's and be enrolled in 12 hours of coursework.
Students from the region:
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2012 May 30
Local students among 2,800 graduates at University of Nebraska-Lincoln
The University of Nebraska-Lincoln granted degrees to more than 2,800 students at commencement exercises May 4 and 5. It was the largest graduating class in UNL history. The graduates included:
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2012 May 4
Professional schools select CSC health sciences students
Students from the region are among the health sciences students who have been selected to enter professional schools after completing studies at Chadron State College this spring.
The students are either members of the Rural Health Opportunities Program, a joint venture with the University of Nebraska Medical Center that is designed to provide health care professionals to lesser-populated areas of Nebraska, or were chosen by various institutions during the traditional selective application process.
Students from the region and their chosen disciplines of study:
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2012 Apr 23
University of Nebraska-Lincoln honors local students at All-University Honors Convocation
University of Nebraska-Lincoln undergraduate students will be honored in conjunction with UNL's All-University Honors Convocation April 22 at the Lied Center for Performing Arts, including 26 seniors who will be recognized as Chancellor's Scholars, the university's highest undergraduate academic honor.
Students are recognized at Honors Convocation for their cumulative academic achievements (as opposed to Dean's List, which is for one semester). Honorees include:
az? Chancellor's Scholars, students who graduated in December or who will receive their degrees in May or August and have maintained 4.0 grade-point averages on all collegiate work at UNL and elsewhere;
az? Superior Scholars, seniors graduating in the 2011-12 academic year who have been recognized at Honors Convocation each year of their enrollment;
az? High Scholars, students other than Chancellor's Scholars and Superior Scholars who are in the top 10 percent of their class.
Students from this area who will be honored include:
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2012 Apr 19
Fall Deans' List/Honor Roll Announced at U. of Nebraska-Lincoln
The University of Nebraska-Lincoln has announced its Deans' List/Honor Roll for the fall 2011 semester. Local students included were:
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2012 Feb 22
University of Nebraska-Lincoln announces spring semester Deans' List/Honor Roll
The following local students qualified for the University of Nebraska-Lincoln Deans' List/Honor Roll for the spring semester of the 2010-11 academic year.
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2011 Jun 20