September 30, 2026
Lexington News School
Wilson named to Dean’s List
Susannah Wilson of Lexington has named to the Spring 2026 Dean’s List at St. Olaf College.
Eastridge named to Dean’s List at Graceland University
The honor roll lists for Graceland University’s 2026 spring term have been announced, and Karissa Eastridge of Lexington has been named to the Dean’s List.
MU announces spring Dean’s List
Academic excellence thrives at the University of Missouri, where students rise to meet challenges with determination and ambition. This spring, 12,207 undergraduate students earned dean’s list honors for their exceptional dedication and hard work. Local students named on the list are as follows.
Scholarships awarded
The Lexington Lions Club awarded scholarships to 2026 Lexington High School graduates Trey Perez and Keaton Patten.
Locals named to dean’s list at Missouri State University
Each semester, students at Missouri State University who attain academic excellence are named to the dean’s list.
Shroyer graduates from University of Montana
Nate Shroyer graduated cum laude from the University of Montana with a BSF Bachelor of Science in Foresty with a minor in Fire Science and Ecology.
Area students graduate from UCM
Area residents were among around 1,700 individuals who met graduate and undergraduate degree requirements and were eligible to participate in the University of Central Missouri’s (UCM) Spring 2026 Commencement exercises on Friday, May 8 and Saturday, May 9.
COC scholarships
The Lexington Area Chamber of Commerce offered two $1,500 scholarships to graduating high school seniors who attend Lexington High School. These students expressed an interest in improving the community of Lexington by working or living in the Lexington area in the future. Conner Soendker and Elijah Colon (not pictured) were this year’s deserving recipients. Pictured from left are Chelsea Huffman, Claire Steffens, Conner Soendker and Shelly Harden.
Gregorio graduates from Graceland University
Graceland University has announced the Spring 2026 graduation list. Graduates from around the country and the world have been recognized for earning undergraduate and graduate degrees from Graceland University between December 2025 through April 2026.
