2 Manhattan Beach Students Make Dean's List At University Of Utah

MANHATTAN BEACH, CA — Two Manhattan Beach residents have been named to the Fall 2020 Dean's List at the University of Utah. They are among more than 9,700 students who were awarded the honor. To qualify, students must earn a GPA of 3.5 or higher in at least 12 graded credit hours during any one term.

Julia Dominesey, whose major is listed as Mechanical Engg BME, and Katie Wehrly, whose major is listed as Communication BS achieved the distinction.

The University of Utah, located in Salt Lake City in the foothills of the Wasatch Mountains, is the flagship institution of higher learning in Utah. Founded in 1850, it serves over 32,000 students from across the U.S. and the world. With over 100 major subjects at the undergraduate level and more than 90 major fields of study at the graduate level, including law and medicine, the university prepares students to live and compete in the global workplace.

In 2019, the university was selected as a new member of the Association of American Universities-an invitation-only, prestigious group of 65 leading research institutions marked by excellence in academic expertise and research impact, student success, and securing resources in support of core missions. Known for its proximity to seven world-class ski resorts within 40 minutes of campus, the U encourages an active, holistic lifestyle, innovation and collaborative thinking to engage students, faculty, and business leaders.