On Friday, January 23, 2026, Iowa State University, in Ames, IA, reported more than 11,800 students have been recognized for outstanding academic achievement, by being named to the 2025 fall semester Dean’s List. Students named to the Dean’s List must earn a grade point average of at least 3.50 on a 4.00 scale, while carrying a minimum of 12 credit hours of graded course work.
These eight Illinois students were recognized.
Erie: Zachary M. Murphy, Computer Science, B.S.
Morrison: Paige Leighton, Advertising, B.A.
Prophetstown: Blake Geuns, Finance, B.S.
Rock Falls: David Edward Haenni, Forestry, B.S.
Jacob Kenneth Moore, Agricultural Studies, B.S.
Rais Tefiku, Computer Science, B.S.
Sterling: Shannon E. Kelly, Agricultural Business, B.S.
Elliot Noble, Healthcare Management, B.S.
