Kirkland residents Emma Hunt and Madyson Scherr have been recognized on Northeastern University’s Dean’s List for the fall semester of 2017.

Hunt is a theater major; Scherr is studying biochemistry. To achieve the academic distinction, students must carry a full program of at least four courses, have a grade point average of 3.5 or higher and carry no grade lower than a C- during the course of their college career.

Each student receives a letter of commendation from their dean.