Minnesota State University

MANKATO — The following Mankato students were named recipients of a scholarship from the College of Business at Minnesota State University: John Julian, son of Bob and Peggy Julian, $1,000 Paulsen Architects Business Scholarship; Mary Nelson, daughter of Dick and Ann Nelson, $1,000 Elmer T. and Nina C. Anderson Scholarship; Matthew Ruyter, son of Glen and Connie Ruyter, $4,000 a year for two years Mary Ella Jerome Family Foundation Scholarship; and Nick Wilson, son of Doug Wilson and Julie Boertje, $500 Management Faculty Student Scholarship.

Jason Depuydt

BROOKINGS, S.D. — Jason Depuydt, son of Kevin and Gayle Depuydt of Mankato, was awarded the Yellow and Blue Scholarship at South Dakota State University.

Depuydt is a 2007 graduate of Loyola Catholic School.

Erica Petersen

MINNEAPOLIS — Erica Petersen of Mankato has entered University of Minnesota Medical School.

Emily R. Krueger

ST. PAUL — Emily R. Krueger, daughter of Lorin and Michele Krueger of Mankato, graduated May 19 from the College of St. Catherine.

Krueger is a 2003 graduate of Loyola High School.

Heather Venem

ST. CLOUD — Heather Venem, daughter of Mark and Sara Venem of Eagle Lake, is participating in a British studies program through St. Cloud State University.

Minnesota State University Foundation

MANKATO — The Minnesota State University Foundation honored its benefactors Sept 14 at the university.

The foundation named David and Debbi Andreas as its Philanthropists of the Year.