Education News — July 24, 2025

Scherbert earns degree from UM Global Campus

Ethan M. Scherbert of Bonners Ferry, earned Master of Science President's List honors in cybersecurity technology from University of Maryland Global Campus in winter 2025. To qualify for the prestigious President's List at UMGC, students must have graduated with a cumulative grade point average of 4.0.

Scherbert was one of nearly 900 students who earned degrees from UMGC in the winter 2025 term.

University of Maryland Global Campus was founded more than 75 years ago specifically to serve the higher education needs of working adults and military servicemembers. Today, UMGC is the largest provider of postsecondary education in Maryland and continues its global tradition with online and hybrid courses, more than 175 classroom and service locations worldwide, and more than 135 degrees and certificates backed by the reputation of a state university and the University System of Maryland. 

Madeline Jones named to SNHU dean's list

Madeline Jones of Bonners Ferry has been named to Southern New Hampshire University's Spring 2025 dean's list. The spring terms run from January to May.

Full-time undergraduate students who have earned a minimum grade-point average of 3.500 to 3.699 for the reporting term are named to the dean's list. Full-time status is achieved by earning 12 credits over each 16-week term or paired eight-week terms grouped in fall, winter/spring, and summer.

Southern New Hampshire University is a private, nonprofit, accredited institution with a 92-year history of educating traditional-aged students and working adults. Now serving more than 200,000 learners worldwide, SNHU offers approximately 200 undergraduate, graduate, and certificate programs, available online and on its 300-acre campus in Manchester, NH. Recognized as one of the "Most Innovative" regional universities by U.S. News & World Report and one of the fastest-growing universities in the country, SNHU is committed to expanding access to high quality, affordable pathways that meet the needs of each learner.

LeTourneau University announces spring 2025 president's list

Jonathan Geyman of Bonners Ferry has earned a spot on the LeTourneau University spring 2025 president's list. He is majoring in electrical and computer engineering at the Longview, Texas. The president's list recognizes students who have achieved a perfect 4.0 grade point average for the semester to receive this honor.

LeTourneau University President Dr. Steven D. Mason said being named to the president's list is, indeed, a significant achievement and honor.

"As the comprehensive Christian polytechnic institution in the country, LeTourneau University attracts students who are among our nation's best," Mason said. "I'm especially impressed with these honor roll students, and I expect them to have a significant impact on our future."

LeTourneau University is the Christian polytechnic university where educators engage students to nurture Christian virtue, develop competency and ingenuity in their professional fields, integrate faith and work, and serve the local and global community.