Students Accepted to Honors Law Opportunity Program Northern State University students Abiah George and Kayla Waltman have been accepted into the Honors Law Opportunity Program (HLOP). Both students were approved by the NSU review committee and the University of South Dakota (USD) Knudson School of Law Committee. The program, a partnership between Northern State University and the University of South Dakota, helps increase the number of talented and committed lawyers in northeast South Dakota. Each year, up to five students in the Northern Honors Program are guaranteed admission into the USD Knudson School of Law through HLOP. "Growing up in America on a visa, being admitted to law school is more than just an opportunity to Pictured (L to R) are Abiah George and Kayla Waltman continue my education—it’s a chance to fight for the causes I care about and push for the reforms To qualify for HLOP, students must: in the criminal justice system I have always hoped • Be admitted to the Honors Program. to see," George said. "I am especially thankful for • Maintain a cumulative GPA of at my speech and debate background, which not only least 3.5 and achieve an ACT score honed my voice but also unlocked my potential to in the 80th percentile (26 or above turn vision into action." on the ACT or SAT equivalent). • Demonstrate strong academic "This is a step and an opportunity toward my goal performance and a personal of using my voice for others. I will never, ever take commitment to building South that for granted. I am so grateful to have been Dakota communities. chosen," shared Kayla Waltman. New Honors Director The Honors Program is under new leadership. Dr. Hannah Walters took over for Dr. Kristi Bockorny in January 2025. Dr. Bockorny is the new Dacotah Bank Dean of the School of Business. Dr. Dan Shannahan served as interim Director during the Spring 2024 semester. Welcome, Dr. Walters, and thank you to Dr. Bockorny and Dr. Shannahan for their dedication to the students and to making the PIctured (L to R): Dan Shannahan, Kristi Bockorny, Laurie Kreber, Hannah Walters Honors Program successful. NSU HONORS PROGRAM
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