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Samantha Hansen
  • English, photography
  • Class of 2014
  • Ellicott City, Md.

Samantha Hansen Named a Dimmitt Scholar at Morningside College

2012 Jun 20

Samantha Hansen, daughter of Laurie Hansen of Minneapolis, Minn., and Fred Hansen of Columbia, Md., was named a Dimmitt Scholar at Morningside College in recognition of high academic distinction for the 2011-12 academic year.

Hansen, a sophomore who is majoring in English and photography, is a past graduate of Park Center Senior 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 enrolled 2,047 full-time and part-time students for the 2011-12 academic year and welcomes students of all faiths and backgrounds. Morningside offers five bachelor's degrees, including bachelor of arts, bachelor of science, bachelor of music, bachelor of music education, and bachelor of nursing, and a master of arts in teaching career. The college was founded in 1894 by the Methodist Episcopal Church and remains affiliated with the United Methodist Church today.

For information about attending Morningside College, contact the Admissions office at (712) 247-5111 or visit the college's Web site at www.morningside.edu.