Buffalo Grove Students Achieve Academic Honors at Local Colleges
Buffalo Grove Students Earn Dean’s List, Honor Society Recognition
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Several students from Buffalo Grove, Illinois, have received academic recognition for their achievements in the 2025-26 school year, including placements on the Dean’s List at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater and membership in the Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi at Iowa State University.
- 01Thomas Hein and Amanda Turofsky earned Dean’s List honors at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater for maintaining a GPA of 3.4 or higher.
- 02Over 3,500 students achieved Dean’s List status at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater this semester.
- 03Marko Chepelyuk was elected to the Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi at Iowa State University, which is known for its selectivity and invitation-only membership.
- 04The Dean’s List is a recognition of academic excellence, requiring a minimum GPA of 3.4.
- 05The achievements are part of a broader initiative to highlight local student accomplishments throughout the academic year.
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Students from Buffalo Grove, Illinois, have recently been recognized for their academic achievements during the 2025-26 school year. At the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater, Thomas Hein and Amanda Turofsky were named to the spring 2026 Dean’s List, an honor awarded to over 3,500 students who maintained a grade point average of 3.4 or higher. This recognition reflects their commitment to academic excellence. Additionally, Marko Chepelyuk from Iowa State University was elected to the Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, one of the oldest and most selective collegiate honor societies in the United States. Membership in Phi Kappa Phi is by invitation only and is reserved for students who demonstrate outstanding academic performance across all disciplines. These honors are part of Patch's ongoing College Credits series, which aims to celebrate local students' achievements and contributions to higher education. Families and readers are encouraged to submit additional accomplishments for acknowledgment in future updates.
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The academic achievements of local students can inspire and motivate peers in the community to strive for similar recognition.
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