09/17/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 09/17/2026 14:43
BISMARCK, ND - Area residents are among the 182 students named to the 2026 Summer Semester Dean's List at the University of Mary, in Bismarck. This number includes students in Mary's undergraduate program and in adult education (University of Mary Online).
You will find a PDF of the Dean's List attached in alphabetical order listing the student's first and last name, hometown and state.
To qualify for the honor, traditional undergraduate students must earn a 3.50 or better grade point average while carrying at least 12 credit hours.
Students enrolled in the UMary Online program must earn a 3.50 or better grade point average while at a full-time adult learner status.
About the University of Mary: True to its motto, lumen vitae - The Light of Life - the University of Mary provides an education for the whole of life, preparing students for professional excellence, moral courage, leadership and service. Founded in 1959 by the Benedictine Sisters of Annunciation Monastery, Mary is a private, coeducational Christian, Catholic and Benedictine university that welcomes students of all faiths and backgrounds.
One of only a handful of residential colleges and universities recommended by The Cardinal Newman Society, the University of Mary offers 65 undergraduate majors, 21 master's degrees and five doctoral degrees in business administration, education, nursing practice, occupational therapy and physical therapy. Mary serves approximately 4,000 students through its main campus in Bismarck, locations in North Dakota, Montana, Arizona and Rome, Italy, and a growing array of online programs.
The University of Mary is also a significant contributor to the region it calls home. In fiscal year 2025-26, university direct spending and student discretionary spending had a combined economic effect of more than $266 million on the Bismarck-Mandan regional economy. Mary students further strengthen the region through employment, internships, fieldwork and volunteer service, building connections with hundreds of businesses and nonprofit organizations that often continue after graduation.
Anyone wishing to learn more about the University of Mary can visit umary.edu or online.umary.edu, email [email protected], or call 701-355-8030.