Of the 222 students named to the dean’s list at Dakota Wesleyan University (DWU), there was a Merrittonian among them, according to a release from the university.

Benjamin McNiven, a freshman at DWU, is majoring in biochemistry. His parents are Stephen and Sharon McNiven.

The dean’s list is made up of students who have a grade point average of at least 3.5 on a four-point scale, and must complete a minimum of 12 hours of academic work during the semester.