Eric Koithan Named Dimmitt Scholar at Morningside College

2013 Jun 28

Eric Koithan, son of Dan and Carol Koithan of Mapleton, Iowa, was named a Dimmitt Scholar at Morningside College in recognition of high academic distinction for the 2012-2013 school year.

Koithan is a past graduate of Maple Valley/Anthon-Oto High School.

Dimmitt Scholars must be full-time students who have completed at least 45 credits of college work with a cumulative grade point average between 3.50 and 3.75. The award is named in honor of the late Lillian Dimmitt, who served as a teacher and administrator at Morningside College for more than 60 years.

Morningside College is a small, private college in Sioux City, Iowa, that offers students the opportunity to earn a bachelor's degree in a variety of disciplines, or a master's degree in education. For more information about Morningside College, visit the college's website at www.morningside.edu.