Sara Kurche of Ypsilanti, Mich., has been named the Northern Michigan University School of Education, Leadership and Public Service 2020-21 outstanding graduating graduate student from the learning disabilities program. In December 2020, she earned her Master of Arts in education with a concentration in learning disabilities. 

Danielle Holland of Munising, Mich., has been named the Northern Michigan University School of Education, Leadership and Public Service 2020-21 outstanding graduating graduate student from the educational administration and supervision program. On May 1, she will earn her Master of Arts degree. 

Travis Depuydt of Hermansville, Mich., has been named the Northern Michigan University School of Education, Leadership and Public Service 2020-21 outstanding graduating graduate student from the education specialist program. He will earn his degree May 1.  

Riley McDonough of Brookfield, Wis., has been named the Northern Michigan University Political Science and Public Administration Department 2020-21 outstanding graduating senior. With a 4.0 grade-point average, he is graduating May 1 with a bachelor's degree in political science with a pre-law concentration.

Kelly Chandler of Gladstone, Mich., has been named the Northern Michigan University Political Science and Public Administration Department 2020-21 outstanding graduating graduate student. On May 1, she will earn a master's in public administration (MPA) degree.