More than 3,400 students were recognized for their outstanding academic performance over the fall 2023 semester at South Dakota State University by being named to the dean's list.

To earn dean's list distinctions in SDSU's colleges, students must have completed a minimum of 12 credits and must have earned at least a 3.5 GPA on a 4.0 scale.

Overall, 3,475 students from 39 states and 24 foreign nations are on the list. Nearly 1,500 students received a 4.0 GPA.

Local students on the dean’s list include:

Ipswich: Kamryn Heinz (4.0 GPA), Baylee Kulesa, Taylor Maurer, Paige Mehlberg (4.0 GPA), Lucas Metzinger, Quincy Olivier (4.0 GPA), Jordan Richardt

Mina: Rhiannon Abel, Morgan Browning, Nicholas Grote (4.0 GPA), Abigail Noltner

Roscoe: Emma Beyers, Ian Beyers, Kaitlyn Preszler (4.0 GPA)