Matthew Alanskas of Macomb, Mich., has been named the Northern Michigan University Engineering Technology Department 2020-21 outstanding graduating senior. He is graduating May 1 with a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering technology and a 3.92 grade-point average.

Emma Drever of Forest Park, Ill., has been named the Northern Michigan University English Department 2020-21 outstanding graduating senior.

Audrey Bauman of Little Rock, Ark., has been named one of two Northern Michigan University English Department 2020-21 outstanding graduating graduate students. She is graduating May 1 with a Master of Fine Arts (MFA) degree. 

Jacklyn Lenten of Negaunee, Mich., has been named the Northern Michigan University Earth, Environmental and Geographical Sciences (EEGS) 2020-21 outstanding graduating senior. She is graduating May 1 with an environmental science degree with a concentration is in natural resources.

Ryan Meister of Walled Lake, Mich., has been named the Northern Michigan University Economics Department 2020-21 outstanding graduating senior. He will graduate May 1, having earned the scholastic recognition of Magna Cum Laude.