Bethany Lutheran College

Ashley Hagen, 2008 Albert Lea High School graduate, daughter of Steve Hagen of Lake Mills, Iowa, and Ann Qual, of Alexandria, bachelor of arts degree in sociology.

St. Cloud State University

Jessica Vosberg, of Albert Lea, cum laude, Bachelor of Science, elementary/K-8 education

Dennea Marks, of Wells, Bachelor of Science, mass communications

Simmons College

Rebecca Janicke, of Albert Lea, Master of Science, communications management

University of Minnesota — Duluth

Elyce Rehmke, of Albert Lea, graduated on the dean’s list from University of Minnesota, Duluth, with a bachelor’s degree in business administration with an emphasis in marketing and human resource along with a psychology minor.