Community News and Notes

Isaak receives degree from Alfred University

Joel D. Isaak of Soldotna received a Master of Fine Arts in Sculpture/Dimensional Studies from the Graduate School at Alfred Universityin Alfred, New York during commencement exercises May 14. Isaak is the son of David and Sharon Isaak of Soldotna.

Watkins receives doctorate in physical therapy

Molly Watkins graduated with a Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from the Mayo School of Health Sciences College of Medicine at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, and received the Gordon K. Branes Award, honoring the graduate with outstanding academic achievement in the physical therapy curriculum. Dr. Watkins will be completing a Neurologic Physical Therapy Residency at the University of Utah College of Health in Salt Lake City. Dr. Watkins is a 2013 graduate of the University of Minnesota, Twin Cities, and a 2009 graduate of Kenai Central High School in Kenai. She is the daughter of Jed and Chris Watkins.

Jensen named to Dean’s List at Dickinson State University

Dillon Jensen of Soldotna has been named to the Dean’s List for the 2016 spring semester at Dickinson State University in Dickinson, North Dakota. At the end of each regular semester, Dickinson State recognizes those students named to the Dean’s List. Eligible students must be enrolled full-time and must earn a 3.5 GPA or higher.

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