MADISON — Erik John Sanson graduated from the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health at the May 2024 graduation ceremony. He earned a doctorate in medicine and is currently in his first year of residency training in anatomic and clinical pathology at the UW-Madison Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine.

Sanson graduated from Tremper High School in 2012 and received his Bachelor of Science degree in Evolutionary Biology from UW-Madison as a PEOPLE Scholar in 2016. In May 2019, he received his Master of Public Health degree in Epidemiology from Columbia University in New York City.

He is the grandson of the late Dr. John G. Sanson, the first coroner of Kenosha County and a 25-year employee and pathologist at St. Catherine Hospital in Kenosha.

AMES, Iowa — Thirteen students from the Kenosha area have been named to the academic dean’s list for the spring 2024 semester at Iowa State University. Recognized were (listed by hometown):

• Bristol: Emma Reese Brandt
• Kenosha: Kelsey Marie Henderson, Madisyn Jean Henderson, Bekah Nalker And Kelsey Lynn Smyk
• Pleasant Prairie: Michael Connor Hull And Nicholas Alexander Snijder
• Salem: Gwen Maelynn Hammond
• Trevor: Makayla Roos Bristol, Gabriel William Handorf And Dylan Michael Kramer
• Twin Lakes: Emilia Roe Schultze And Ian Walter Torstenson

APPLETON — Molly Jastrabfrom Silver Lake, and Nicolas Magnusonfrom Kenosha, graduated from Lawrence University at the June 2024 graduation ceremony.

Sydney Fountainfrom Trevor, and Abigail Herrickfrom Pleasant Prairie, were named to the 2023-2024 academic dean’s list at Lawrence University.

ORANGE CITY, Iowa — Elliana Zerrfrom Salem, was named to the dean’s list at Northwestern College for the spring 2024 semester. Zerr is a senior majoring in biology-healthcare and theater.

ALBANY, New York — Anna Beckiusfrom Salem, graduated from the University at Albany at the May 2024 graduation ceremony. Beckius earned a master of science degree in biostatistics.

DUBUQUE, Iowa — Jasani Williamsfrom Kenosha, graduated from the University of Dubuque at the May 2024 graduation ceremony. Williams earned a bachelor of science degree.

GREEN BAY — Six Kenosha-area students have been named to the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay’s academic honor roll for the spring 2024 semester. The names were (listed by hometown):

• Kenosha: Julia Benscoterwith the highest distinction; Nicole Johnson, with the highest distinction; and Derrick Neelywith the highest distinction
• Pleasant Prairie: Carly Swaneywith honor
• Salem: James Caterwith distinction; and Nathan Nelsonwith the highest distinction

ST. GEORGE, Utah — Alissa Taylorfrom Kenosha, was named to the Utah Tech University presidential slate for the spring semester of 2024.

WINONA, Minnesota — Ethan Fickerfrom Pleasant Prairie, graduated from Winona State University at the spring 2024 graduation ceremony.