ABERDEEN, S.D. (May 3, 2017) – Matthew Remmich of Pierre recently became a recipient of the James Madison Graduate Fellowship for the state of South Dakota.

Remmich is majoring in history education. He plans to pursue a Master of Arts degree in history.

According to its website, the James Madison Memorial Fellowship Foundation offers $24,000 James Madison Graduate Fellowships to individuals desiring to become outstanding teachers of the American Constitution at the secondary school level. More information can be found at http://www.jamesmadison.gov.

Remmich will use the fellowship to attend the University of South Dakota and obtain his master’s degree in history with the hopes of becoming a history teacher.

“Dr. Dave Grettler informed me of the fellowship and wrote me a letter of recommendation. I can't thank him enough for his help,” said Remmich.

During his time at Northern, Remmich was involved in History Club, Veteran’s Club as well as the Honors Program.

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