Benjamin Schield of Two Harbors receives honors and awards at the University of Minnesota, Morris

2012 May 25

Benjamin Schield, of Two Harbors, is a recipient of the Ted Underwood Award in History from the University of Minnesota, Morris.

The Ted Underwood Award in History is presented to a graduating senior with a major or minor in history or a history concentration in the social science major who has demonstrated distinguished academic performance in history, the award is named for Dr. Ted L. Underwood, who served the University of Minnesota, Morris as an outstanding scholar, teacher, and administrator from 1967 until his retirement in 1999.

Students were recognized in a special Honors and Awards Ceremony on Friday, May 11, 2012, at the Morris campus.

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