President’s, Dean’s and Awards Lists
Spartanburg Methodist College Athletic Director’s Honor Roll
SPARTANBURG, SC (05/21/2026)– The Spartanburg Methodist College athletic department is pleased to announce the spring 2026 Athletic Director’s Honor Roll. Student-Athletes who compile a 3.25 GPA or better while being enrolled in 12+ hours each semester will be named to the list.
Carson Glenn of Clinton, SC – Baseball
Alexia Johnson of Fountain Inn, SC – Women’s Volleyball
Tepetate-Ramos named to Western Carolina University Spring 2026 Dean’s List
CULLOWHEE, NC (05/20/2026)– Cristian Tepetate-Ramos of Laurens has been named to the Spring 2026 Dean’s List at Western Carolina University. To qualify for this honor, students must achieve a GPA of 3.5 or higher.
Johnson wins Excellence in Marketing and Sales Award
SPARTANBURG, SC (05/18/2026)– Spartanburg Methodist College student Alexia Johnson of Fountain Inn, SC earned the Excellence in Marketing and Sales award at the annual student awards ceremony.
This award is given annually by SMC on the recommendation of the business faculty to a graduating senior in the BABA – Marketing, and Sales Concentration degree program. The recipient must meet the following criteria:
- Completed all coursework required for graduation.
- Earned scores within the top 5% of their BABA concentration.
- Demonstrated a commitment to excellence in learning.
- Contributed to a positive classroom environment.
Exemplified a high standard of ethics.
Moore Named to Lionel University Dean’s List
CARPINTERIA, CA (05/01/2026)– Lionel University is pleased to announce that Tevin Moore of Clinton, SC has been named to the Dean’s List for the graduating class of 2026.
The Dean’s List recognizes students who have achieved a cumulative GPA of 3.75 or higher, reflecting outstanding academic performance, dedication, and a strong commitment to excellence.
Cope Named to University of Mississippi Fall 2025 Dean’s Honor Roll
UNIVERSITY, MS (02/11/2026)– Raechel Cope, of Gray Court, SC, was named to the University of Mississippi’s Fall 2025 Honor Roll lists.
Cope, in the B.A. in Allied Health Studies program, was named to the Dean’s Honor Roll, which is reserved for students who earn a semester GPA of 3.50-3.74.
To be eligible for honor roll designation, a student must have completed at least 12 graded hours for the semester and may not be on academic probation during the semester.
Piedmont Technical College President’s List for 2025 Fall Semester
Piedmont Technical College (PTC) students who had outstanding academic accomplishments during the 2025 fall semester have earned inclusion on the President’s List. To be named to the list, students must be full time and earn a term GPA of 4.00. Students will receive a certificate of achievement signed by the college president.
President’s List students from Laurens County include:
Lilly A. Bragg, Li A. Carter, Maggie Chen, Steven C. Childs, Elizabeth Davidson, Ronald L. Hardin Jr., Peyton E. Hayes, Braxton Malpass, Kiely Moses, Kali L. Quintero, Collin L. Sparkman and Jaylen K. Steele, all of Clinton; Alan D. Patterson and Dalton Riddle, both of Cross Hill; Kinsley E. Bolin of Fountain Inn; Dantavious N. Anderson, Ryan L. Ballard, Carson Darrah, Tylan D. Lindsay, Jomar Portillo, Alanna S. Suttle and Martha A. Vernon, all of Gray Court; Madilynn Porter of Joanna; Jessi C. Boone, Clayton R. Lawson and Michael W. Tucker, all of Kinards; Viviana Andres Juan, Peter L. Barrouk, Kayden M. Charlton, Genie Cox, Samantha M. Earl, Charlie A. Hastings, Christina E. Long, Prince Madden, Antavia D. Massey, Kaitlyn P. Nix, Amy L. Philson, Shy’Dynasty T. Priestley, Justin Richey, Dillion Tucker, Charlott M. Willis and Nicolas K. Wilson, all of Laurens; Jackie Church Jr., Jennifer Lopez and Katelyn R. Mabry, all of Ware Shoals; William Cybulski, Ruth E. Henderson and Alora F. Winters, all of Waterloo; and Kaleya Cunningham of Woodruff.
Piedmont Technical College Dean’s List for 2025 Fall Semester
To be named to the Dean’s List, students must be attending full time and have earned term GPAs of 3.75 or higher.
Dean’s List students include:
Katie A. Brotherton, Lukas A. Kuykendall, Micah N. McAlister, Karla P. Perez, Sandra Ramos-Vazquez and Tequila Simpson, all of Clinton; Amy A. Edwards of Cross Hill; Hunter H. Power of Fountain Inn; Katlyn A. Smallwood and Danika S. Williams, both of Gray Court; Rebecca L. Bennett of Joanna; Jonathan Adame-Reyes, Carly A. Baldwin, Kaitlin Hurley, Keyara A. Jackson, Nevaeh K. Martin-Fridal, Guretta Mims, Briana Neal, Richard A. Santiago, Logan A. Tetreault and Sarah L. Vandegrift, all of Laurens; Ethan J. Sullivan of Ware Shoals; Zachary Cooley and Kailee S. Nester, both of Waterloo.
Presbyterian College President’s List for Fall 2025
CLINTON, SC (02/06/2026)– Presbyterian College is proud to honor students who achieved a 4.0 grade point average for the Fall 2025 semester.
Laurens – Taylor Beckner, Alexus Hashey, Madilyn Wood
Clinton – Samuel Gearheart, Abigail Howard
Fountain Innm – Nigel Butler, Madison Crumpton
Gardner named to Mississippi State University’s fall 2025 Deans’ List
MISSISSIPPI STATE, MS (02/06/2026)– Elizabeth Gardner, of Clinton, SC, was named to the Mississippi State University fall 2025 Deans’ List.
To be named to the Deans’ List, a student must have achieved a GPA between 3.5 and 3.79, based on a 4.0 scale, while completing at least 12 semester hours of coursework with no incomplete grades or grades lower than a C.
Lemmon named to Mississippi State University’s fall 2025 President’s List
MISSISSIPPI STATE, MS (02/09/2026)– Rachel Lemmon, of Waterloo, SC, was named to the Mississippi State University fall 2025 President’s List.
Students on the President’s List achieved a 3.80 or better GPA, based on a 4.0 scale, while completing at least 12 semester hours of coursework with no incomplete grades or grades lower than a C.
Presbyterian College President’s List for Fall 2025
CLINTON, SC (02/04/2026)– Presbyterian College is proud to honor students who achieved a 4.0 grade point average for the Spring 2025 semester.
Clinton – Samuel Gearheart, Abigail Howard
Fountain Inn – Nigel Butler, Madison Crumpton
Laurens – Taylor Beckner,Alexus Hashey, Madilyn Wood
Presbyterian College Fall 2025 Dean’s List
CLINTON, SC (02/04/2026)– Presbyterian College proudly recognizes the academic achievement of students who made the Fall 2025 Dean’s List.
Clinton – George Cody, Lois Cooper, Mary Dailey, Brianna Edwards, Gabriella Helton, Jackson Martin, Dallas McKiver, Katherine Osborn, Brayden Smith
Cross Hill – Paula Barcenas
Fountain Inn – Mersadies Burnside-Hester, Anjali Lada, Madison Lee, Eric Slacum, Justin Slacum
Gray Court – Olivia Chart
Laurens – Brennan Carroll, Olivia Huck, Jackson Yarbrough
Waterloo – Carlie Edwards
Pettinato named to Sherman College of Chiropractic Summer 2025 Dean’s List
SPARTANBURG, SC (02/03/2026)– Sherman College of Chiropractic Provost Joe Donofrio, D.C., A.C.P., is pleased to announce that Katherine Pettinato of Fountain Inn, SC, was named to the Sherman College’s Dean’s List for grades earned during the summer 2025 academic quarter. Dean’s List students have achieved a grade point average of at least 3.5 for the quarter.
Wooten named to fall 2025 President’s List at The Citadel, receives Gold Stars
CHARLESTON, SC (01/29/2026)– Jaxon Wooten of Gray Court, SC is among the more than 90 cadets recognized for their outstanding work during the fall 2025 semester.
The President’s List is one of the most distinguished cadet awards presented by The Citadel. The list is a combination of the dean’s list and the Commandant’s Distinguished List and is composed of cadets who contribute the most to their companies while maintaining excellent military and academic records.
Wooten of Gray Court, SC is one of the more than 800 cadets and students awarded gold star recognition for their academic achievements during the fall 2025 semester.
Gold stars are awarded to cadets and students at The Citadel who achieved a 3.7 grade point average or higher. Cadets and students who achieve gold star recognition are also placed on The Citadel’s dean’s list.
Ordonez recognized on Georgia Southern University’s Fall 2025 Dean’s List
STATESBORO, GA (01/27/2026)– Georgia Southern University recently recognized approximately 4,400 students on the Fall 2025 Dean’s List. Ritzy Marcela Ordonez of Laurens (29360) has been named to the list for excellence in academics. To be eligible for the Dean’s List, a student must have at least a 3.5 grade point average and carry a minimum of 12 hours for the semester.
Edwards recognized on Georgia Southern University’s Fall 2025 President’s List
STATESBORO, GA (01/27/2026)– Georgia Southern University recently recognized approximately 2,630 students on the Fall 2025 President’s List. Bennett Edwards of Laurens (29360) has been named to the list for excellence in academics. To be eligible for the President’s List, a student must have at least a 4.0 grade point average and carry a minimum of 12 hours for the semeste
University of Maryland Global Campus Fall 2025 Dean’s List
ADELPHI, MD (01/22/2026)– More than 18,700 University of Maryland Global Campus students were named to the Dean’s List for the fall 2025 term. To be eligible for the honor, a student must complete at least six credits during the term, earned a grade point average of at least 3.5 for the term, and maintained a cumulative GPA of 3.5 at UMGC.
Adam Randles of Fountain Inn (29644)
Faith Randles of Fountain Inn (29644)
Lander University Fall 2025 Freshman Honor Roll
GREENWOOD, S.C.— Lander University announces the undergraduate students who are recognized with the honor of making the Freshman Honor Roll for the Fall 2025 semester. To qualify for the Freshman Honor Roll, a student must have earned fewer than 30 credit hours and maintained a GPA between 3.0 and 3.49 during their first year of study at Lander.
Fountain Inn – Osiel Hernandez
Kinards – Hunter Lawson
Laurens – Kashia Peterson, Daniyah Shumate
Mountville – Vaughn Clark
Lander University Fall 2025 President’s List
GREENWOOD, S.C.— Lander University announces the undergraduate students who are recognized with the honor of making the President’s List for the Fall 2025 semester. To qualify for the President’s List, a student must earn a 4.0 GPA for the semester.
Clinton – Xi Dong, Lindsey Pysell, Elizabeth Reid, William Stewart, Hannah Wargo
Cross Hill – Savannah Miller
Fountain Inn – Brianna Buxton, Collin Finks, Hannah Hall, Zenahida Hernandez, Clarisa Uzarraga Reaser, Elisabeth Vincent
Gray Court – Samuel Garrett, Hailee Thomason
Joanna – Janequa Harris
Laurens – Brianna Brown, Carrie Culbertson, Heather Elders, Lillian Gault, Gracin Gilstrap, Connor McAbee, Samantha Warren
Mountville – Katelyn Corteville
Ware Shoals – Taylor Freeman, Emily Greene, Katelyn Grizzle
Waterloo – Logan Ginn, Savanna Vinson
Lander University Fall 2025 Dean’s List
GREENWOOD, S.C.— Lander University announces the undergraduate students who are recognized with the honor of making the Dean’s List for the Fall 2025 semester. To qualify for the Dean’s List, a student must earn a 3.5 to 3.9 GPA.
Clinton – Ellie Cauble, Autumn Hill, Thomas Keadle, Kathryn Lee, Morgan Littlejohn, Morgan Richardson, Taylor Roth, William Watts
Fountain Inn – Alaisha Colon, Isabella Guevara, Asia Henderson, Kaleah Hill, Kendall King, Malea Long, Gabrielle McClure, Catara Nichols, Evan Panagos
Gray Court – Mason Hamby, Adrienne Shaw, Kaitlin Smith
Laurens – Vanity Butler, Isaac Craig, Mollie Crowder, Emily Galloway, Kamryn George, Olivia Hamilton, Bailee Howard, Smyah Mitchell, Addie Stockman, Isabella Youssef, James Zelano
Ware Shoals – Aiden Beasley, Richard Crawford, Hannah Foster
Waterloo – Hunter Algood, Cody Drotzmann, Izabella Gilliam, Matthew Perez, Hailey Phillips, Reba Schafer, Zachary Thompson
Fortman named to Carson-Newman University Fall 2025 Dean’s List
Partee Named to Samford University’s Fall 2025 Dean’s List
BIRMINGHAM, AL (01/14/2026)– Erin Partee, Comm Sciences and Disorders major from Laurens, SC, was named to Samford University’s Dean’s List for the fall 2025 semester.
College of Charleston Dean’s List for Fall 2025
CHARLESTON, SC (01/15/2026)– College of Charleston congratulates more than 1,900 students named to the Dean’s List for Fall 2025.
Benjamin Chamblee of Fountain Inn is majoring in German Studies and Philosophy
Grayson Taylor of Clinton is majoring in Marketing
Kennady Boehm of Fountain Inn, undecided on major
College of Charleston President’s List for Fall 2025
CHARLESTON, SC (01/15/2026)– College of Charleston congratulates more than 2,050 students named to the President’s List for Fall 2025.
Sheila Jeronimo Lucas of Laurens is majoring in Biology
Anna Jenkins of Laurens is majoring in Exercise Science
Juliet Rivera-Cedillo of Laurens is majoring in Hospitality/Tourism Management
Elena Mertel of Fountain Inn is majoring in Psychology
SMC Athletic Director’s Honor Roll
SPARTANBURG, SC (01/07/2026)– The Spartanburg Methodist College athletic department is pleased to announce the fall 2025 Athletic Director’s Honor Roll. Student-Athletes who compile a 3.25 GPA or better while being enrolled in 12+ hours each semester will be named to the list.
Carson Glenn of Clinton, SC
Alexia Johnson of Fountain Inn, SC
Murray Named to University of Cumberland Dean’s List for Fall 2025
WILLIAMSBURG, KY (01/06/2026)– In recognition of academic performance, the Office of Academic Affairs at University of the Cumberlands has announced that Jarrell Murray of Fountain Inn, South Carolina, has been named to the Dean’s List for the fall 2025 semester.
To be eligible for the Dean’s List, students must be enrolled in at least 12 credit hours (a full course load), maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.50 for the semester, and be in good academic standing.
SNHU Fall 2025 Dean’s List
MANCHESTER, NH (01/06/2026)– Southern New Hampshire University(SNHU) congratulates the following students on being named to the Fall 2025 Dean’s List. The fall terms run from September to December.
Full-time undergraduate students who have earned a minimum grade-point average of 3.500 to 3.699 for the reporting term are named to the Dean’s List. Full-time status is achieved by earning 12 credits over each 16-week term or paired 8-week terms grouped in fall, winter/spring, and summer.
Kristie Curry of Fountain Inn (29644)
Elizabeth Bailey-Chandler of Fountain Inn (29644)
SNHU Fall 2025 President’s List
MANCHESTER, NH (01/06/2026)– Southern New Hampshire University(SNHU) congratulates the following students on being named to the Fall 2025 President’s List. The fall terms run from September to December.
Full-time undergraduate students who have earned a minimum grade-point average of 3.700 and above for the reporting term are named to the President’s List. Full-time status is achieved by earning 12 credits over each 16-week term or paired 8-week terms grouped in fall, winter/spring, and summer.
Jennifer Thomason of Fountain Inn (29644)
Delbert Brinez of Fountain Inn (29644)
Erica Cress of Fountain Inn (29644)
Carmen Barton of Waterloo (29384)
Melissa Elliott of Laurens (29360)
Tessa Hanna of Laurens (29360)
Kyra Crowe of Laurens (29360)
Gladymil Roberson of Cross Hill (29332)
Alexandra Wardlaw of Clinton (29325)
Olivia Estes of Clinton (29325)
Jennifer Mashburn of Clinton (29325)
Bob Jones University Fall 2025 President’s List
GREENVILLE, SC (12/22/2025)– The following students are among over 620 Bob Jones University students named to the President’s List for high academic achievement during the Fall 2025 semester:
Alice Barron, a sophomore Studio Art major from Laurens
Marie Butler, a senior English major from Fountain Inn
Liliana Diaz, a freshman Health Sciences major from Fountain Inn
Zane Herzog, a junior Business Administration major from Fountain Inn
Charisse McGonigal, a junior Engineering major from Fountain Inn.
To qualify for the President’s List, students must earn a 3.75 or higher grade point average for the semester.
Bob Jones University Fall 2025 Dean’s List
GREENVILLE, SC (12/22/2025)– The following students are among over 700 Bob Jones University students named to the Dean’s List for the Fall 2025 semeste:
Olivia Fuller, a senior Health Sciences major from Fountain Inn
Joseph McCall, a senior Engineering major from Enoree
Jessalyn Padilla, a junior Multimedia Journalism major from Laurens
Brianna Young, a junior Nursing major from Fountain Inn
The Dean’s List recognizes students who earn a 3.00-3.74 grade point average during the semester.
Spartanburg Methodist College Fall 2025 President’s List at
SPARTANBURG, SC (12/11/2025)– Dr. Curt Laird, SMC Provost and Executive Vice President, is pleased to announce the 221 students included on the President’s List for grades earned during the fall 2025 academic semester at Spartanburg Methodist College.
Students named to the President’s List have achieved a grade point average of 3.8 or higher.
Kelsey McCue of Fountain Inn, SC
Thomas Pineros of Laurens, SC
Spartanburg Methodust College Fall 2025 Dean’s List
SPARTANBURG, SC (12/11/2025)– Dr. Curt Laird, SMC Provost and Executive Vice President, is pleased to announce the 289 students included on the Dean’s List for grades earned during the fall 2025 academic semester at Spartanburg Methodist College.
Dean’s List students have achieved a grade point average of 3.5 or higher.
Carson Glenn of Laurens, SC
Alexia Johnson of Fountain Inn, SC
Da’maiya Johnson of Fountain Inn, SC
Cynthia Long of Kinards, SC
Alena Pitts of Enoree, SC
Cameron Pulley of Fountain Inn, SC
La’nayah Stewart of Clinton, SC
University of Maryland Global Campus Dean’s List
ADELPHI, MD (10/02/2025)– More than 11,500 University of Maryland Global Campus students were named to the Dean’s List for the summer 2025 term. To be eligible for the honor, a student must complete at least six credits during the term, earned a grade point average of at least 3.5 for the term, and maintained a cumulative GPA of 3.5 at UMGC.
The following students from the area were named to the Dean’s List:
Adam Randles of Fountain Inn (29644)
Faith Randles of Fountain Inn (29644)
Gold stars for Spring 2025 awarded to Citadel cadets and students
CHARLESTON, SC (09/17/2025)– Gold stars were awarded to cadets and students at The Citadel who achieved a 3.7 grade point average or higher in the spring 2025 semester. Cadets and students who achieve gold star recognition are also placed on The Citadel’s dean’s list.
The following local students were awarded gold stars for spring 2025 at The Citadel:
Emily Lindler of Cross Hill, SC
Jaxon Wooten of Gray Court, SC
SNHU Summer 2025 Dean’s List
MANCHESTER, NH (09/09/2025)– Southern New Hampshire University(SNHU) congratulates the following students on being named to the Summer 2025 Dean’s List. The summer terms run from May to August.
Full-time undergraduate students who have earned a minimum grade-point average of 3.500 to 3.699 for the reporting term are named to the Dean’s List. Full-time status is achieved by earning 12 credits over each 16-week term or paired 8-week terms grouped in fall, winter/spring, and summer.
Kayla Crawford of Fountain Inn (29644)
Kristie Curry of Fountain Inn (29644)
Destanie Hanson of Fountain Inn (29644)
Christopher Schultz of Waterloo (29384)
Alexandra Wardlaw of Clinton (29325)
SNHU Summer 2025 President’s List
MANCHESTER, NH (09/09/2025)– Southern New Hampshire University (SNHU) congratulates the following local students on being named to the Summer 2025 President’s List. The summer terms run from May to August.
Full-time undergraduate students who have earned a minimum grade-point average of 3.700 and above for the reporting term are named to the President’s List. Full-time status is achieved by earning 12 credits over each 16-week term or paired 8-week terms grouped in fall, winter/spring, and summer.
Jennifer Thomason of Fountain Inn (29644)
Delbert Brinez of Fountain Inn (29644)
Shaquana Nicholson of Fountain Inn (29644)
Melissa Elliott of Laurens (29360)
Aaron Pettigrew of Laurens (29360)
Will Atwell of Joanna (29351)
Destinee Foreman of Enoree (29335)
Demetria Dowdy-McGee of Clinton (29325)
Pixton Named to CCTC’s Summer 2025 Dean’s List for Part-Time Students
SUMTER, SC (08/19/2025)– Rick Pixton, of Clinton, was named to the Central Carolina Technical College Summer 2025 Dean’s List for Part-Time Students.
Pixton was among more than 115 students named to the Summer 2025 Dean’s List.
The Part-Time Dean’s List recognizes students who were enrolled in 6-11 credit hours and achieved at least a 3.5 grade-point average for the term.
Blackburn named to USCB’s Chancellor’s List
BLUFFTON, SC (06/30/2025)– University of South Carolina Beaufort is proud to announce that Rachel Blackburn of Fountain Inn has been named a Spring 2025 Chancellor’s List honoree.
To be eligible for the Chancellor’s List, students must obtain a term grade point average of 3.50 or higher earned on a minimum of 12 credited semester hours
Presbyterian College President’s List for Spring 2025
CLINTON, SC (07/01/2025)– Presbyterian College is proud to honor students who achieved a 4.0 grade point average for the Spring 2025 semester:
Sofia Carles of Clinton, Madison Crumpton of Fountain Inn, Carlie Edwards of Waterloo, Olivia Huck of Laurens, Madison Lee of Fountain Inn, Cecilia Santiago of Clinton, Caden Stonell of Laurens, Madelyn Wilkie of Clinton and Veby Youssef of Fountain Inn.
USC Union Dean’s List for Spring 2025
USC Union has named 105 students to the Dean’s List for the Spring 2025 semester. Also, 10 Palmetto College students have been named to the Dean’s List.
Among those students named to the Dean’s List are Javier Enrique Carles of Clinton, SC; Richard Logan Crawford of Ware Shoals, SC; and Gracelyn Jade Jones of Clinton, SC.
Those named to the Dean’s List are full-time students with a semester GPA above 3.5.
USC Union Announces President’s List for Spring 2025
USC Union has named 67 students to the President’s List for the Spring 2025 semester. Also, eight Palmetto College students have been named to the President’s List.
Among those students named to the President’s List are Finley Gabrielle Howell of Fountain Inn, SC; Matthew Ryland King of Clinton, SC; Tyrone D Little of Clinton, SC; and Marianne Nicole Whisenant of Whitmire, SC.
To be named to the President’s List, a student must be full-time with a semester grade point average of 4.0.
Berryhill Named to University of Mississippi Spring 2025 Dean’s Honor Roll
UNIVERSITY, MS (06/26/2025)– Alivia Berryhill, of Waterloo, SC, was named to the University of Mississippi’s Spring 2025 Honor Roll lists.
Berryhill, majoring in Southern Studies, was named to the Dean’s Honor Roll, which is reserved for students who earn a semester GPA of 3.50-3.74.
To be eligible for honor roll designation, a student must have completed at least 12 graded hours for the semester and may not be on academic probation during the semester.
Baldwin named to Mississippi State University’s spring 2025 Deans’ List
MISSISSIPPI STATE, MS (06/26/2025)– Kailey Baldwin, of Fountain Inn, SC, was named to the Mississippi State University spring 2025 Deans’ List.
To be named to the Deans’ List, a student must have achieved a grade-point average between 3.5 and 3.79, based on a 4.0 scale, while completing at least 12 semester hours of coursework with no incomplete grades or grades lower than a C.
Mississippi State University spring 2025 President’s List
MISSISSIPPI STATE, MS (06/26/2025)– Students on the President’s List at Mississippi State achieved a 3.80 or better grade-point average, based on a 4.0 scale, while completing at least 12 semester hours of coursework with no incomplete grades or grades lower than a C.
The following local students attained this honor:
Elizabeth Gardner, of Clinton, SC
Kathryn Hardy, of Laurens, SC
Some names of students may not appear on this list as a result of student requests for privacy from publication through the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act.
University of Maryland Global Campus Spring 2025 Dean’s List
ADELPHI, MD (06/24/2025)– Nearly 18,000 University of Maryland Global Campus students were named to the Dean’s List for the spring 2025 term. To be eligible for the honor, a student must complete at least six credits during the term, earned a grade point average of at least 3.5 for the term, and maintained a cumulative GPA of 3.5 at UMGC.
The following students from the area were recognized:
Tiera Morrow, Adam Randles and Faith Randles, all of Fountain Inn.
Soltys named to James Madison University Spring 2025 Dean’s List
HARRISONBURG, VA (06/04/2025)– Fountain Inn, SC resident, Delilah Soltys, has been named to the Dean’s List at James Madison University for the spring 2025 semester. Students who earn dean’s list honors must carry at least 12 graded credit hours and earn a GPA of between 3.5 and 3.899. Soltys is majoring in Sport & Rec Management – BS.
Williams named to Western Carolina University Spring 2025 Dean’s List
CULLOWHEE, NC (05/27/2025)– Jackson Williams, of Fountain Inn, SC, has been named to the Western Carolina University Spring 2025 Dean’s List.
Williams was among more than 1,600 students to achieve this honor. To qualify for this honor, students must earn a GPA of 3.5 or higher.
Western Carolina University Spring 2025 Chancellor’s List
CULLOWHEE, NC (05/27/2025)– Western Carolina University congratulates more than 2,900 students named to the Chancellor’s List for Spring 2025. To qualify for this honor, students must achieve a GPA of 3.8 or higher. Students named to the Chancellor’s list are also named to the Dean’s List.
Kate Taylor of Fountain Inn (29644)
Lawson Raines of Fountain Inn (29644)
Partee Named to Samford University’s Spring 2025 Dean’s List
BIRMINGHAM, AL (05/28/2025)– Erin Partee, Comm Sciences and Disorders major from Laurens, SC, was named to Samford University’s Dean’s List for the spring 2025 semester.
To qualify for the dean’s list, a student must earn a minimum 3.5 grade point average out of a possible 4.0 while attempting at least 12 credit hours of coursework. The Dean’s List is the highest academic recognition given by the school at the end of each semester.
Brown Named to Spring 2025 Dean’s Honor List at Cedarville University
CEDARVILLE, OH (05/22/2025)– Taylor Brown of Fountain Inn, was named to the Dean’s Honor List at Cedarville University for Spring 2025. This recognition requires the student to obtain a 3.75 GPA or higher for the semester and carry a minimum of 12 credit hours.
BJU Students Honored at Annual Awards Ceremony
GREENVILLE, SC (05/20/2025)– Several students were recognized at the annual Awards Ceremony during Commencement Week at Bob Jones University.
Among those recognized were the following local students:
Natalie Witbeck, a resident of Laurens, won the Piano Contest Award. A medallion is presented to the winner.
Erika McGonigal, a resident of Fountain Inn, won the Theatre Award. The award in Theatre is presented to the student achieving artistic and academic excellence while exhibiting outstanding Christian character.
SMC Athletic Director’s Spring 2025 Honor Roll
SPARTANBURG, SC (05/14/2025)– The Spartanburg Methodist College athletic department is pleased to announce the spring 2025 Athletic Director’s Honor Roll. Student-Athletes who compile a 3.25 GPA or better while being enrolled in 12+ hours each semester will be named to the list.
Carson Glenn of Laurens, Baseball
Alexia Johnson of Fountain Inn, Women’s Soccer
Thomas Pineros of Laurens, Men’s Soccer
Cam Pulley of Fountain Inn, Men’s Basketball
Bob Jones University Spring 2025 Dean’s List
GREENVILLE, SC (05/13/2025)– The following students are among approximately 660 Bob Jones University students named to the Dean’s List for the Spring 2025 semester. The Dean’s List recognizes students who earn a 3.00-3.74 grade point average during the semester.
Liliana Diaz, a Freshman Health Sciences major, Fountain Inn.
Olivia Fuller, a Junior Health Sciences major, Fountain Inn.
Joseph McCall, a Senior Engineering major, Enoree.
Shelby McDonald, a Sophomore Culinary Arts major, Fountain Inn.
Charisse McGonigal, a Junior Engineering major, Fountain Inn.
Jessalyn Padilla, a Junior Multimedia Journalism, Laurens.
Brianna Young, a Sophomore Nursing major, Fountain Inn.
Bob Jones University Spring 2025 President’s List
GREENVILLE, SC (05/13/2025)– The following students are among over 590 Bob Jones University students named to the President’s List for high academic achievement during the Spring 2025 semester. To qualify for the President’s List, students must earn a 3.75 or higher grade point average for the semester.
Alice Barron, a Freshman Studio Art major, Laurens.
Marie Butler, a Senior English major, Fountain Inn.
Zane Herzog, a Sophomore Business Administration major, Fountain Inn.
Erika McGonigal, a Senior Theatre major, Fountain Inn.
Lauren Richmond, a Senior Nursing major, Fountain Inn.
Bella Sanders, a Senior History major, Fountain Inn.
Natalie Witbeck, a Sophomore Keyboard Performance major, Laurens.
Cress Named to SNHU Dean’s List
MANCHESTER, NH (05/13/2025)– Erica Cress of Fountain Inn (29644) has been named to Southern New Hampshire University‘s Spring 2025 Dean’s List. The spring terms run from January to May.
Full-time undergraduate students who have earned a minimum grade-point average of 3.500 to 3.699 for the reporting term are named to the Dean’s List. Full-time status is achieved by earning 12 credits over each 16-week term or paired 8-week terms grouped in fall, winter/spring, and summer.
SNHU Spring 2025 President’s List
MANCHESTER, NH (05/13/2025)– Southern New Hampshire University(SNHU) congratulates the following students on being named to the Spring 2025 President’s List. The spring terms run from January to May.
Full-time undergraduate students who have earned a minimum grade-point average of 3.700 and above for the reporting term are named to the President’s List. Full-time status is achieved by earning 12 credits over each 16-week term or paired 8-week terms grouped in fall, winter/spring, and summer.
Lorenzo Thompson of Fountain Inn (29644)
Kayla Crawford of Fountain Inn (29644)
Destanie Hanson of Fountain Inn (29644)
Christopher Schultz of Waterloo (29384)
Tinya Sanders of Laurens (29360)
Briann Rucker of Laurens (29360)
Leslieann Charles of Enoree (29335)
Destinee Foreman of Enoree (29335)
Jennifer Coles of Clinton (29325)
Spartanburg Methodist College Spring 2025 Dean’s List
SPARTANBURG, SC (05/02/2025)– Dr. Curt Laird, SMC Provost and Executive Vice President, is pleased to announce the students included on the Dean’s List for grades earned during the spring 2025 academic semester. Dean’s List students have achieved a grade point average of 3.5 or higher.
Desi Cruz Garduno of Laurens, SC
Jaiquan Lewis of Fountain Inn, SC
Phillip Palmer of Enoree, SC
Alena Pitts of Enoree, SC
Cameron Pulley of Fountain Inn, SC
Jazelle Quijano of Enoree, SC
Kimberly Sosa-Hernandez of Laurens, SC
Santiago Vasquez Meneses of Enoree, SC
Spartanburg Methodist College Spring 2025 President’s List
SPARTANBURG, SC (05/02/2025)– Dr. Curt Laird, SMC Provost and Executive Vice President, is pleased to announce the students included on the President’s List for grades earned during the spring 2025 academic semester. President’s List students have achieved a grade point average of 3.8 or higher.
Carson Glenn of Laurens, SC
Alexia Johnson of Fountain Inn, SC
Thomas Pineros of Laurens, SC
La’nayah Stewart of Clinton, SC
Blackburn named to USCB’s Chancellor’s List
BLUFFTON, SC (04/30/2025)– University of South Carolina Beaufort is proud to announce that Rachel Blackburn of Fountain Inn has been named a Winter 2024 Chancellor’s List honoree.
To be eligible for the Chancellor’s List, students must obtain a term grade point average of 3.50 or higher earned on a minimum of 12 credited semester hours.
Piedmont Technical College academic honor students recognized for 2024 fall semester
Piedmont Technical College students who had outstanding academic accomplishments during the 2024 fall semester have earned inclusion on the President’s List. To be named to the list, students must be full time and earn a term GPA of 4.00. Students will receive a certificate of achievement signed by the college president.
The President’s List students from Laurens County include Brandon S. Fitz, Thomas Floyd, Jordan A. Miles, Carolyn J. Roberts, Leah P. Samples, Collin L. Sparkman and Jaylen K. Steele, all of Clinton; Sara L. Tobin of Cross Hill; Alexis N. Glenn of Fountain Inn; Kayleigh Beeks, Allen L. Doolittle, Devan L. Golden, James T. Kitzmiller, Anna L. Martin, James R. Richey, Reid Tucker and Martha A. Vernon, all of Gray Court; Jessi C. Boone and Trinette E. Paulsen, both of Kinards; Viviana Andres Juan, Mariza Andres Manuel, Joshua D. Brushwood, Haylie Cannon, Darnaire’A S. Copeland, Michael B. Corley, Genie Cox, Jacob L. Godfrey, Trashunah L. Godfrey, Leandro M. Gonzalez, Wayne C. Howard Jr., Julie M. Jennemann, Stephen A. Jennemann, Tanner S. Kyko, Antavia D. Massey, Kaitlyn P. Nix, Viviana E. Reyna, Justin Richey, Angela V. Trammell, Nicholas Vang and Patricia K. Wilson, all of Laurens; Hannah Dias of Mountville; Samuel T. Fallaw, Brody X. Lansing and Bobby E. Russell, all of Ware Shoals; Jenna Campbell, Ruth E. Henderson, Laurel E. McDowell, Zachary B. Polson, Delia M. Shirley and Vermecia A. Todd, all of Waterloo.
To be named to the Dean’s List, students must be attending full time and have earned term GPAs of 3.75 or higher.
Dean’s List students from Laurens County include Laurens County – Lynn Brower, Jakoreyia Z. Burton, Brittany M. Mcarthur-Meadows, Michael N. Morrill, Lashera J. Mull, Alyssa M. Richey, Anjerrika D. Shands, Matthew W. Sickles and Teelei N. Speaks, all of Clinton; Ryan George of Cross Hill; Bryan Hernandez Juarez, Jomar Portillo and Christopher A. Taylor, all of Gray Court; Caleb J. Jolly and Elizabeth P. Lollis, both of Joanna; Kaitlyn Baker of Kinards; James G. Abell, Robert Allen, Lee’Quanna Z. Anderson, Nanciuna Garlington, Ashlee B. Hon, Kerigan G. Kennedy, Guretta Mims, Yuritza Navarro Hernandez, Christopher Woody and Isabella Youssef, all of Laurens; Haskell B. Jackson of Ware Shoals; Zachary Cooley, Lukas J. Pettry and Sharnice A. Rice, all of Waterloo.
Easter Named to Mars Hill University Fall 2024 Dean’s List
MARS HILL, NC (02/20/2025)– Addison Adair Easter of Clinton is one of 482 Mars Hill University students named on the Honor Roll of the Academic Dean at the end of the fall 2024 semester. To qualify for the Dean’s List, students must earn a grade-point average of 3.5 on a minimum of 12 semester hours, and carry no grade below a C.
College of Charleston President’s List and Dean’s List for Fall 2024
CHARLESTON, SC (02/04/2025)– College of Charleston congratulates over 3,750 students named to the President’s List and the Dean’s List for Winter 2024.
The following are local students:
Adelina Gibbs of Clinton (29325) was named to the Dean’s List . Gibbs is majoring in Public Health .
August Hughes of Laurens (29360) was named to the President’s List . Hughes is majoring in Public Health .
Anna Jenkins of Laurens (29360) was named to the President’s List . Jenkins is majoring in Exercise Science .
Blair Jones of Clinton (29325) was named to the President’s List . Jones is majoring in Business Administration .
The Citadel’s fall 2024 dean’s list
CHARLESTON, SC (01/30/2025)– The dean’s list is a recognition given to cadets and students who are registered for 12 or more semester hours and whose grade point average is 3.20 or higher, with no grade of I (Incomplete) and no grade below C for work in a semester.
Emily Lindler of Cross Hill, SC named to fall 2024 dean’s list
Richard Rush of Laurens, SC named to fall 2024 dean’s list
Jaxon Wooten of Gray Court, SC named to fall 2024 dean’s list
Gold stars for fall 2024 awarded to Citadel cadets and students
CHARLESTON, SC (01/30/2025)– Gold stars were awarded to cadets and students at The Citadel who achieved a 3.7 grade point average or higher in the fall 2024 semester. Cadets and students who achieve gold star recognition are also placed on The Citadel’s dean’s list.
Emily Lindler of Cross Hill, SC awarded gold stars for fall 2024 at The Citadel
Richard Rush of Laurens, SC awarded gold stars for fall 2024 at The Citadel
Jaxon Wooten of Gray Court, SC awarded gold stars for fall 2024 at The Citadel
Lemmon named to Mississippi State University’s fall 2024 Deans’ List
MISSISSIPPI STATE, MS (01/31/2025)– Rachel Lemmon, of Waterloo, SC, was named to the Mississippi State University fall 2024 Deans’ List.
Lemmon is among 2,661 students who attained this honor.
To be named to the Deans’ List, a student must have achieved a grade-point average between 3.5 and 3.79, based on a 4.0 scale, while completing at least 12 semester hours of coursework with no incomplete grades or grades lower than a C.
Mississippi State University fall 2024 President’s List
MISSISSIPPI STATE, MS (01/31/2025)– Mississippi State University congratulates 4,569 students who were named to the fall 2024 President’s List. These students achieved a 3.80 or better grade-point average, based on a 4.0 scale, while completing at least 12 semester hours of coursework with no incomplete grades or grades lower than a C.
Elizabeth Gardner of Clinton (29325)
Kathryn Hardy of Laurens (29360)
Randles named to Dean’s List at University of Maryland Global Campus
ADELPHI, MD (01/28/2025)– Adam Randles of Fountain Inn was named to the Dean’s List for the fall 2024 term at University of Maryland Global Campus. To be eligible for the honor, a student must complete at least six credits during the term, earned a grade point average of at least 3.5 for the term, and maintained a cumulative GPA of 3.5 at UMGC.
Bridgeman named to University of Alabama Fall 2024 Deans List
TUSCALOOSA, AL (01/27/2025)– Kaley Bridgeman was named to The University of Alabama Deans List for Fall Semester 2024.
A total of 14,631 students enrolled Fall Semester 2024 at The University of Alabama were named to the dean’s list with an academic record of 3.5 (or above) or the president’s list with an academic record of 4.0 (all A’s). These driven students are making waves across UA’s more than 70 undergraduate programs and 12 colleges and schools.
The UA dean’s and president’s lists recognize full-time undergraduate students. The lists do not apply to graduate students or undergraduate students who take less than a full course load.
Kellett named to Furman University’s Fall 2024 Dean’s List
Presbyterian College Fall 2024 President’s List
CLINTON, SC (01/24/2025)– Presbyterian College proudly recognizes the academic success of its students for the hard work they do in the classroom each semester.
The highest honor — the President’s List — is reserved for students who achieve at the highest level each semester.
This past fall, the following local students were named to the list for earning a perfect 4.0 grade point average.
Nigel Butler of Fountain Inn
Olivia Huck of Laurens
Cecilia Perez Santiago of Clinton
Brayden Smith of Clinton
Madelyn Wilkie of Clinton
Redd named to University of Kentucky College of Arts and Sciences Fall 2024 Dean’s List
LEXINGTON, KY (01/23/2025)– Zakalia Redd of Clinton, SC, was named to the Fall 2024 University of Kentucky College of Arts and Sciences Dean’s List. This accomplishment is a sign of Zakalia’s hard work and commitment to learning.
More than 2,000 undergraduate students have qualified for the Fall College of Arts and Sciences Dean’s List. Students on the Dean’s List earned 12 or more credit hours as letter grades with a minimum 3.6 GPA for the semester.
Presbyterian College Fall 2024 Dean’s List
CLINTON, SC (01/22/2025)– Presbyterian College proudly salutes the success of its students by recognizing outstanding academic achievement. The following local students were named to the college’s Dean’s List for earning a 3.5 to 3.9 grade point average for the Fall 2024 semester:
Taylor Beckner of Laurens
Sofia Carles of Clinton
Lois Cooper of Clinton
Ansley Crisp of Laurens
Madison Crumpton of Fountain Inn
Mary Dailey of Clinton
Paola Diaz-Reynoso of Laurens
Carlie Edwards of Waterloo
Alexus Hashey of Laurens
Gabriella Helton of Clinton
Rebecca King of Mountville
Anjali Lada of Fountain Inn
Madison Lee of Fountain Inn
Jackson Martin of Clinton
Katherine Osborn of Clinton
Alexandrea Polinario of Clinton
Anna Reynolds of Laurens
Eric Slacum of Fountain Inn
Justin Slacum of Fountain Inn
Liliana Garcia Weathers of Laurens
Madilyn Wood of Laurens
Jackson Yarbrough of Laurens
Veby Youssef of Fountain Inn
Taylor named to Western Carolina University’s Fall 2024 Chancellor’s List
CULLOWHEE, NC (01/16/2025)– Congratulations to Kate Taylor, of Fountain Inn, SC for being named to the Western Carolina University Fall 2024 Chancellor’s List.
Taylor was among more than 2,000 students to achieve this honor. To qualify for the Chancellor’s List, students must earn a GPA of 3.8 or higher while completing a minimum of 12 credit hours. Students named to the Chancellor’s List are also named to the Dean’s List.
SNHU Fall 2024 President’s List
MANCHESTER, NH (01/14/2025)– It is with great pleasure that Southern New Hampshire University (SNHU) congratulates the following students on being named to the Fall 2024 President’s List. The fall terms run from September to December.
Full-time undergraduate students who have earned a minimum grade-point average of 3.700 and above for the reporting term are named to the President’s List. Full-time status is achieved by earning 12 credits over each 16-week term or paired 8-week terms grouped in fall, winter/spring, and summer.
Christopher Schultz of Waterloo (29384)
Tinya Sanders of Laurens (29360)
Will Atwell of Joanna (29351)
Leslieann Charles of Enoree (29335)
Jennifer Coles of Clinton (29325)
Wofford College fall 2024 Dean’s List
SPARTANBURG, SC (01/13/2025)– Wofford College provost Dr. Timothy Schmitz has announced Dean’s List students for the fall 2024 semester. The following local students were named to Wofford College’s 2024 fall Dean’s List:
Catherine Little of Laurens
Lane McCracken of Laurens
Samantha Omar of Fountain Inn
Madeline Runyans of Laurens
Cassidy Wood of Gray Court
Haley Wood of Gray Court
Samford University’s Fall Semester Dean’s List
BIRMINGHAM, AL (01/09/2025)– Samford University recognizes 2,230 students named to the Dean’s List for the fall 2024 semester.
To qualify for the dean’s list, a student must have earned a minimum 3.5 grade point average out of a possible 4.0 while attempting at least 12 credit hours of coursework. The Dean’s List is the highest academic recognition given by the school at the end of each semester.
The following local students earned dean’s list honors:
Casey Partee, Laurens, SC, Nursing, Laurens Dist 55 High School
Erin Partee, Laurens, SC, Comm Sciences and Disorders, Laurens Dist 55 High School
Natalie Talbert, Fountain Inn, SC, Marketing,
Brown Named to Cedarville University Fall 2024 Dean’s Honor List
CEDARVILLE, OH (01/08/2025)– Taylor Brown of Fountain Inn, was named to the Dean’s Honor List at Cedarville University for Fall 2024. This recognition requires the student to obtain a 3.75 GPA or higher for the semester and carry a minimum of 12 credit hours.
Bob Jones University Fall 2024 Dean’s List
GREENVILLE, SC (12/23/2024)– The following students are among approximately 720 Bob Jones University students named to the Dean’s List for the Fall 2024 semester.
The Dean’s List recognizes students who earn a 3.00-3.74 grade point average during the semester.
Joseph McCall, a Senior Engineering major from Enoree, was among approximately 720 Bob Jones University students named to the Fall 2024 Dean’s List.
Shelby McDonald, a Sophomore Culinary Arts major from Fountain Inn, was among approximately 720 Bob Jones University students named to the Fall 2024 Dean’s List.
Charisse McGonigal, a Junior Engineering major from Fountain Inn, was among approximately 720 Bob Jones University students named to the Fall 2024 Dean’s List.
Jessalyn Padilla, a Junior Multimedia Journalism major from Laurens, was among approximately 720 Bob Jones University students named to the Fall 2024 Dean’s List.
Brianna Young, a Sophomore Nursing major from Fountain Inn, was among approximately 720 Bob Jones University students named to the Fall 2024 Dean’s List.
Bob Jones University Fall 2024 President’s List
GREENVILLE, SC (12/20/2024)– The following students are among over 580 Bob Jones University students named to the President’s List for high academic achievement during the Fall 2024 semester:
Alice Barron, a Freshman Studio Art major from Laurens.
Marie Butler, a Senior English major from Fountain Inn.
Anna Dunn, a Senior Nursing major from Fountain Inn.
Olivia Fuller, a Junior Health Sciences major from Fountain Inn.
Zane Herzog, a Sophomore Business Administration major from Fountain Inn.
Andrew Kleman, a Junior Business Administration major from Fountain Inn.
Andrew Loller, a Freshman Music and Church Ministries major from Fountain Inn.
Lauren Richmond, a Senior Nursing major from Fountain Inn.
Bella Sanders, a Senior History major from Fountain Inn.
Natalie Witbeck, a Sophomore Keyboard Performance major from Laurens.
To qualify for the President’s List, students must earn a 3.75 or higher grade point average for the semester.
Nance Earns Piedmont University Dean’s List Honor
DEMOREST, GA (12/17/2024)– Madison Nance of Fountain Inn, SC, is among nearly 260 Piedmont University students who earned a GPA of 3.50-3.99 to qualify for the Dean’s List for the Fall 2024 semester.
Piedmont University congratulates all of the students on the Dean’s List for their academic success.
SMC Fall 2024 President’s List
SPARTANBURG, SC (12/11/2024)– Dr. Curt Laird, SMC Provost and Executive Vice President, is pleased to announce the students included on the President’s List for grades earned during the fall 2024 academic semester. President’s List students have achieved a grade point average of 3.8 or higher.
Alexia Johnson of Fountain Inn, SC
Jeffrey Long of Kinards, SC
Phillip Palmer of Enoree, SC
La’nayah Stewart of Clinton, SC
Santiago Vasquez Meneses of Enoree, SC
SMC Fall 2024 Dean’s List
SPARTANBURG, SC (12/11/2024)– Dr. Curt Laird, SMC Provost and Executive Vice President, is pleased to announce the students included on the Dean’s List for grades earned during the fall 2024 academic semester. Dean’s List students have achieved a grade point average of 3.5 or higher.
Carson Glenn of Laurens, SC
Brady Jeffcoat of Fountain Inn, SC
Sarah Madison of Fountain Inn, SC
Kelsey McCue of Fountain Inn, SC
Thomas Pineros of Laurens, SC
Alena Pitts of Enoree, SC
Citadel Gold stars for spring 2024
CHARLESTON, SC (09/25/2024)– Gold stars were awarded to cadets and students at The Citadel who achieved a 3.7 grade point average or higher in the spring 2024 semester. Cadets and students who achieve gold star recognition are also placed on The Citadel’s dean’s list.
Cole England of Laurens, South Carolina
Emily Lindler of Cross Hill, SC
Rush named to spring 2024 President’s List at The Citadel
CHARLESTON, SC (09/25/2024)– Richard Rush of Laurens, SC is among the more than 60 cadets recognized for their outstanding work during the spring 2024 semester.
The President’s List is one of the most distinguished cadet awards presented by The Citadel. The list is a combination of the dean’s list and the Commandant’s Distinguished List and is composed of cadets who contribute the most to their companies while maintaining excellent military and academic records.
The Citadel spring 2024 dean’s list
CHARLESTON, SC (09/25/2024)– The dean’s list is a recognition given to cadets and students who are registered for 12 or more semester hours and whose grade point average is 3.20 or higher, with no grade of I (Incomplete) and no grade below C for work in a semester.
Cole England of Laurens, South Carolina
Emily Lindler of Cross Hill, SC
Richard Rush of Laurens, SC
SNHU Summer 2024 Dean’s List
MANCHESTER, NH (09/25/2024)– Southern New Hampshire University (SNHU) congratulates the following students on being named to the Summer 2024 Dean’s List. The summer terms run from May to August.
Full-time undergraduate students who have earned a minimum grade-point average of 3.500 to 3.699 for the reporting term are named to the Dean’s List. Full-time status is achieved by earning 12 credits over each 16-week term or paired 8-week terms grouped in fall, winter/spring, and summer.
Lorenzo Thompson of Fountain Inn (29644)
Dalton Wooters of Fountain Inn (29644)
SNHU Summer 2024 President’s List
MANCHESTER, NH (09/25/2024)– Southern New Hampshire University (SNHU) congratulates the following students on being named to the Summer 2024 President’s List. The summer terms run from May to August.
Full-time undergraduate students who have earned a minimum grade-point average of 3.700 and above for the reporting term are named to the President’s List. Full-time status is achieved by earning 12 credits over each 16-week term or paired 8-week terms grouped in fall, winter/spring, and summer.
Jakhaya Sullivan of Fountain Inn (29644)
Leslieann Charles of Enoree (29335)
Witcher Named to the University of Delaware Dean’s List
NEWARK, DE (08/01/2024)– Jalyn Witcher from Clinton, S.C., has been named to the University of Delaware Dean’s List for the Spring 2024 semester.
To meet eligibility requirements for the Dean’s List, a student must be enrolled full-time and earn a GPA of 3.5 or above (on a 4.0 scale) for the semester.
Thomason Inducted into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi
BATON ROUGE, LA (07/08/2024)– Logan Thomason of Laurens, South Carolina, was recently initiated into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, the nation’s oldest and most selective all-discipline collegiate honor society. Thomason was initiated at Clemson University.
Thomason is among approximately 25,000 students, faculty, professional staff and alumni to be initiated into Phi Kappa Phi each year. Membership is by invitation only and requires nomination and approval by a chapter. Only the top 10 percent of seniors and 7.5 percent of juniors are eligible for membership. Graduate students in the top 10 percent of the number of candidates for graduate degrees may also qualify, as do faculty, professional staff and alumni who have achieved scholarly distinction.
Presbyterian College Spring 2024 Dean’s List
CLINTON, SC (07/01/2024)– Presbyterian College proudly recognizes the academic achievement of students who made the Spring 2024 Dean’s List.
Among those recognized are the following local students:
Cameron Byrd of Gray Court, Sofia Carles of Clinton, Andrew Codington of Clinton, Madison Crumpton of Fountain Inn, Mary Dailey of Clinton, Paola Diaz-Reynoso of Laurens, Alexus Hashey of Laurens, Anjali Lada of Fountain Inn, Madison Lee of Fountain Inn, Emanuel Macedonio-Vergara of Gray Court, Jackson Martin of Clinton, Dallas McKiver of Clinton, Katherine Osborn of Clinton, Alexandrea Polinario of Clinton, Anna Reynolds of Laurens, Eric Slacum of Fountain Inn, Jeremiah Stichnoth of Clinton and Liliana Weathers of Laurens.
Presbyterian College President’s List Spring 2024
CLINTON, SC (07/01/2024)– Presbyterian College proudly recognizes the academic achievement of its students who were named to the Spring 2024 President’s List.
Among those recognized were the following local students:
Mary Grace Johnson of Clinton, Rebecca King of Mountville, Cecilia Perez Santiago of Clinton, Madelyn Wilkie of Clinton and Madilyn Wood of Laurens.
Wilson Named to Siena College President’s List for Spring 2024 Semester
LOUDONVILLE, NY (07/02/2024)– Alexa Wilson was named to the Siena College President’s List for the Spring 2024 Semester. Wilson is from Clinton, SC.
The President’s List requires a 3.9 grade point average or higher.
FURMAN UNIVERSITY SPRING 2024 DEAN’S LIST
Clinton – Mackenzie Guinn. Guinn’s parents and/or guardians are Kathy Guinn and Mark Guinn.
Gray Court – Kayla Kellett. Kellett’s parents and/or guardians are John Kellett and Shelia Kellett.
Williams named to Western Carolina University’s Spring 2024 Dean’s List
CULLOWHEE, NC (06/25/2024)– Jackson Williams, of Fountain Inn, has been named to the Western Carolina University Spring 2024 Dean’s List.
Williams was among more than 1,000 students to achieve this honor. To qualify for this honor, students must earn a GPA of 3.5 or higher while completing a minimum of 12 credit hours.
Robertson named to the Spring 2024 Dean’s List at the University of South Carolina Sumter
SUMTER, SC (06/25/2024)– Calvin Robertson of Laurens, SC was among more than 130 students who made the Dean’s List in the Spring 2024 semester. To reach this academic achievement, students must maintain a grade point average of 3.50 or higher earned on a minimum of 12 credited semester hours at the end of the previous semester.
College of Charleston Spring 2024 President’s List and Dean’s List
CHARLESTON, SC (06/17/2024)– College of Charleston congratulates over 3,500 students named to the President’s List and the Dean’s List for Sping 2024. The following are local students:
Anna Jenkins of Laurens (29360) was named to the President’s List. Jenkins is majoring in Exercise Science.
Blair Jones of Clinton (29325) was named to the Dean’s List. Jones is majoring in Business Administration.
Katelyn Briggs of Mt Pleasant (29644) was named to the Dean’s List. Briggs is majoring in Data Science.
Carson Elledge of Laurens (29360) was named to the Dean’s List. Elledge is majoring in Psychology.
Sheila Jeronimo Lucas of Laurens (29360) was named to the Dean’s List. Jeronimo Lucas is majoring in Biology.
RIT Dean’s List for Fall 2023 Semester
ROCHESTER, NY (02/20/2024)– Sarah Taylor of Fountain Inn (29644) was named to the Dean’s List at Rochester Institute of Technology for the fall semester of the 2023-2024 academic year. Taylor is in the biomedical engineering program.
Full-time degree-seeking undergraduate students are eligible for Dean’s List if their term GPA is greater than or equal to 3.400; they do not have any grades of “Incomplete”, “D” or “F”; and they have registered for, and completed, at least 12 credit hours.
Samford University Dean’s List for Fall 2023 Semester
BIRMINGHAM, AL (01/26/2024)– Samford University recognizes 2,122 students named to the Dean’s List for the fall 2023 semester.
To qualify for the dean’s list, a student must have earned a minimum 3.5 grade point average out of a possible 4.0 while attempting at least 12 credit hours of coursework. The Dean’s List is the highest academic recognition given by the school at the end of each semester.
Erin Partee of Laurens, SC (29360)
Natalie Talbert of Fountain Inn, SC (29644)
Georgia State University Fall 2023 Dean’s List
ATLANTA, GA (01/25/2024)– Tyron Thomas of Clinton (29325) was named to the Fall 2023 Dean’s List at Georgia State University.
To be eligible for the Dean’s List, degree-seeking students must have earned a GPA of at least 3.5 for a minimum of nine semester hours of academic credit taken at Georgia State during the fall or spring term with no incompletes for the semester. Eligible students must have a minimum GPA of 2.0 for all classes taken at Georgia State.
University of Mississippi Fall 2023 Chancellor’s Honor Roll
UNIVERSITY, MS (01/26/2024)– The University of Mississippi announced students named to the Fall 2023 Honor Roll lists, including Chancellor’s Honor Roll.
Hannah Hardy, of Laurens, SC, majoring in Southern Studies, is one of those students on the Chancellor’s Honor Roll, which is reserved for students who earn a semester GPA of 3.75-4.00.
Alivia Berryhill, of Waterloo, SC, majoring in Southern Studies, is one of those students on the Chancellor’s Honor Roll, which is reserved for students who earn a semester GPA of 3.75-4.00.
“The remarkable students achieving Chancellor’s Honor Roll are among the best and brightest at the University of Mississippi,” said Chancellor Glenn Boyce. “I commend them for their hard work and dedication resulting in their outstanding academic achievements and this well-deserved recognition.”
In order to be eligible for honor roll designation, a student must have completed at least 12 graded hours for the semester and may not be on academic probation during the semester.
Cedarville University Fall 2023 Dean’s Honors List
CEDARVILLE, OHIO (01/22/2024)– Taylor Brown of Fountain Inn, was named to the Dean’s Honor List at Cedarville University for Fall 2023. This recognition requires the student to obtain a 3.75 GPA or higher for the semester and carry a minimum of 12 credit hours.
Iowa State University fall 2023 Dean’s List
AMES, Iowa (January 22, 2024) – More than 10,800 Iowa State University students have been recognized for outstanding academic achievement by being named to the fall semester 2023 Dean’s List.
Students named to the Dean’s List must earn a grade point average of at least 3.50 on a 4.00 scale while carrying a minimum of 12 credit hours of graded course work.
HOMETOWN, STATE; NAME, CLASS YEAR, CURRICULM
Clinton, SC
Abbigail Elaine Austin, 4, Dietetics (H SCI)
Siena College President’s List Fall 2023 Semester
LOUDONVILLE, NY (01/22/2024)– Alexa Wilson of Clinton was named to the Siena College President’s List for the Fall 2023 Semester.
The President’s List requires a 3.9 grade point average or higher.
Presbyterian College Fall 2023 Dean’s List
CLINTON, SC (01/22/2024)– Presbyterian College is proud to recognize the academic achievement of students who made the Fall 2023 Dean’s List at Presbyterian College.
Nearly 300 students were named to the Fall 2023 Dean’s List at PC. The following local students made the list:
Jacob Campbell of Laurens, Austin Caughman of Clinton, Nicholas Cook of Laurens, Ansley Crisp of Laurens, Madison Crumpton of Fountain Inn, Mary Dailey of Clinton, Madison Davis of Laurens, Sarah Duvall of Laurens, Alexus Hashey of Laurens, Mary Johnson of Clinton, Anjali Lada of Fountain Inn, Emanuel Macedonio-Vergara of Gray Court, Katherine Osborn of Clinton, Alexandrea Polinario of Clinton, Eric Slacum of Fountain Inn, Justin Smith of Laurens, Katrevis Williams of Fountain Inn
Presbyterian College Fall 2023 President’s List
CLINTON, SC (01/22/2024)– Tania Contreras-Hernandez of Joanna was named to the Presbyterian College President’s List for Fall 2023.
Contreras-Hernandez was among nearly 90 students students named to the semester’s President’s List.
To qualify, students must earn a perfect 4.0 grade point average for the semester.
Mars Hill University Fall 2023 Dean’s List
MARS HILL, NC (01/22/2024)– Addison Adair Easter of Clinton is one of 393 Mars Hill University students named on the Honor Roll of the Academic Dean at the end of the fall 2023 semester. To qualify for the Dean’s List, students must earn a grade-point average of 3.5 on a minimum of 12 semester hours, and carry no grade below a C.
Gold stars for fall 2023 at The Citadel
CHARLESTON, SC (01/24/2024)– Cole England of Laurens, SC is one of the more than 650 cadets and students recognized for their academic achievements during the fall 2023 semester.
Gold stars are awarded to cadets and students at The Citadel who achieved a 3.7 grade point average or higher. Cadets and students who achieve gold star recognition are also placed on The Citadel’s dean’s list.
Those cadets may wear gold stars on their uniforms throughout the semester following their academic achievement. A gold star recognition certificate is awarded to non-cadet students who meet the requirements; veteran and active duty students are also awarded challenge coins.
Wofford College fall 2023 Dean’s List
SPARTANBURG, SC (01/16/2024)– Wofford College provost Dr. Timothy Schmitz has announced Dean’s List students for the fall 2023 semester.
Lane McCracken of Laurens, South Carolina
Ryan Methot of Fountain Inn, South Carolina
Samantha Omar of Fountain Inn, South Carolina
Emily Schwendemann of Fountain Inn, South Carolina
Cassidy Wood of Gray Court, South Carolina
Haley Wood of Gray Court, South Carolina
Spartanburg Methodist College Fall 2023 President’s List
SPARTANBURG, SC (01/09/2024)– Dr. Curt Laird, SMC Provost and Executive Vice President, is pleased to announce the students included on the President’s List for grades earned during the fall 2023 academic semester. President’s List students have achieved a grade point average of 3.8 or higher.
Leela Bhandari of Enoree, SC
Jazelle Quijano of Enoree, SC
Western Carolina University’s Fall 2023 Dean’s List
CULLOWHEE, NC (01/08/2024)– Congratulations to Jenna Balderson, of Fountain Inn, SC, for being named to the Western Carolina University Fall 2023 Dean’s List.
Balderson was among more than 1,000 students to achieve this honor.
To qualify for this honor, students must earn a GPA of 3.5 or higher while completing a minimum of 12 credit hours.
SNHU Fall 2023 President’s List
MANCHESTER, NH (01/04/2024)– Southern New Hampshire University (SNHU) congratulates the following students on being named to the Fall 2023 President’s List. The fall terms run from September to December.
Full-time undergraduate students who have earned a minimum grade-point average of 3.700 and above for the reporting term are named to the President’s List. Full-time status is achieved by earning 12 credits over each 16-week term or paired 8-week terms grouped in fall, winter/spring, and summer.
Leslieann Charles of Enoree (29335)
Nicholas McCranie of Fountain Inn (29644)
Jakhaya Sullivan of Fountain Inn (29644)
Brenda Vann of Gray Court (29645)
Bob Jones University Fall 2023 Dean’s List
GREENVILLE, SC (12/15/2023)– The following students are among approximately 800 Bob Jones University students named to the Dean’s List for the Fall 2023 semester:
The Dean’s List recognizes students who earn a 3.00-3.74 grade point average during the semester.
Zachariah Davidson, a Senior Music major from Clinton, was among approximately 800 Bob Jones University students named to the Fall 2023 Dean’s List.
Olivia Fuller, a Sophomore Health Sciences major from Fountain Inn, was among approximately 800 Bob Jones University students named to the Fall 2023 Dean’s List.
Andrew Kleman, a Sophomore Business Administration major from Fountain Inn, was among approximately 800 Bob Jones University students named to the Fall 2023 Dean’s List.
Trey Stanley, a Senior Nursing major from Fountain Inn, was among approximately 800 Bob Jones University students named to the Fall 2023 Dean’s List.
Brianna Young, a Freshman Nursing major from Fountain Inn, was among approximately 800 Bob Jones University students named to the Fall 2023 Dean’s List.
Bob Jones University Fall 2023 President’s List
GREENVILLE, SC (12/15/2023)– The following students are among approximately 680 Bob Jones University students named to the President’s List for high academic achievement during the Fall 2023 semester:
Marie Butler, a Junior English major from Fountain Inn
Anna Dunn, a Senior Nursing major from Fountain Inn
Zane Herzog, a Freshman Business Administration major from Fountain Inn
Shelby McDonald, a Freshman Culinary Arts major from Fountain Inn
Charisse McGonigal, a Freshman Engineering major from Fountain Inn
Lauren Richmond, a Junior Nursing major from Fountain Inn
Bella Sanders, a Junior History major from Fountain Inn
Liliana Taylor, a Senior Christian Ministries major from Fountain Inn
To qualify for the President’s List, students must earn a 3.75 or higher grade point average for the semester.
The Citadel’s spring 2023 Gold stars
CHARLESTON, SC (09/18/2023)– Gold stars were awarded to cadets and students at The Citadel who achieved a 3.7 grade point average or higher in the spring 2023 semester. Cadets and students who achieve gold star recognition are also placed on The Citadel’s dean’s list.
Cole England of Laurens, South Carolina awarded gold stars for The Citadel’s spring 2023 semester
Richard Rush of Laurens, South Carolina awarded gold stars for The Citadel’s spring 2023 semester
The Citadel’s spring 2023 dean’s list
CHARLESTON, SC (09/18/2023)– The dean’s list is a recognition given to cadets and students who are registered for 12 or more semester hours and whose grade point average is 3.20 or higher, with no grade of I (Incomplete) and no grade below C for work in a semester.
Cole England of Laurens, South Carolina named to The Citadel’s spring 2023 dean’s list
Emily Lindler of Cross Hill, South Carolina named to The Citadel’s spring 2023 dean’s list
Richard Rush of Laurens, South Carolina named to The Citadel’s spring 2023 dean’s list
SNHU Summer 2023 President’s List
MANCHESTER, NH (09/06/2023)– It is with great pleasure that Southern New Hampshire University (SNHU) congratulates the following students on being named to the Summer 2023 President’s List. The summer terms run from May to August.
Full-time undergraduate students who have earned a minimum grade-point average of 3.700 and above for the reporting term are named to the President’s List. Full-time status is achieved by earning 12 credits over each 16-week term or paired 8-week terms grouped in fall, winter/spring, and summer.
Leslieann Charles of Enoree (29335)
Brenda Vann of Gray Court (29645)
Jakhaya Sullivan of Fountain Inn (29644)
Nicholas McCranie of Fountain Inn (29644)
Austin Davidson of Laurens (29360)
SNHU Summer 2023 Dean’s List
MANCHESTER, NH (09/05/2023)– Tyler Bennett of Laurens (29360) has been named to Southern New Hampshire University’s Summer 2023 Dean’s List. The summer terms run from May to August.
Sherman College Spring 2023 Dean’s List
SPARTANBURG, SC (07/27/2023)– Henry Tuttle of Fountain Inn, SC, has been named to Sherman College of Chiropractic’s Dean’s List for grades earned during the Spring 2023 academic quarter. Dean’s List students have achieved a grade point average of at least 3.5 for the quarter.
Anderson University Spring 2023 Dean’s List
ANDERSON, S.C. (July 19, 2023) – The following students were named to the Dean’s List at Anderson University for the spring semester, 2023. To be named to the Dean’s List, a student must maintain a 3.5 grade point average or higher for the semester. The University congratulates its students for their exemplary academic achievement.
Clinton – MariAustin Adair, Bella Gardner, Isabella Hucks, Kaitey Threatt, Beth Wiggins
Gray Court – Zane Beyerl, Jacob Cordeiro, Colin Gambrell
Joanna – Andrew Felker
Laurens – Hayley Brown, Lucas Henderson, Brooklyn Leopard, Elizabeth Madden, Travis Pemberton
Mountville – Justin Blackmon, Lucas Lyons
Ware Shoals – Jasmine Barmore, Hailey Franklin, Kinsley Mabrey, Brandy Rodriguez
Rochester Institute of Technology Spring 2023 Dean’s List
ROCHESTER, NY (06/27/2023)– Sarah Taylor of Fountain Inn (29644) was named to the Dean’s List at Rochester Institute of Technology for the spring semester of the 2022-2023 academic year. Taylor is in the biomedical engineering program.
Full-time degree-seeking undergraduate students are eligible for Dean’s List if their term GPA is greater than or equal to 3.400; they do not have any grades of “Incomplete”, “D” or “F”; and they have registered for, and completed, at least 12 credit hours.
University of Alabama Spring 2023 Deans List
TUSCALOOSA, AL (06/23/2023)– Kaley Bridgeman of Clinton, S.C., was named to The University of Alabama Deans List for spring semester 2023.
A total of 12,487 students enrolled during spring semester 2023 at The University of Alabama were named to the dean’s list with an academic record of 3.5 (or above) or the president’s list with an academic record of 4.0 (all A’s). These driven students are making waves across UA’s more than 70 undergraduate programs and 12 colleges and schools.
The UA dean’s and president’s lists recognize full-time undergraduate students. The lists do not apply to graduate students or undergraduate students who take less than a full course load.
Presbyterian College Spring 2023 President’s List
CLINTON, SC (06/15/2023)– Presbyterian College is proud to recognize the supreme academic achievement of students who made the Spring 2023 President’s List.
The following local students earned their way to the list by achieving a perfect 4.0 grade point average during the previous semester:
Kenedie Conaway of Clinton
Seth Cooper of Mountville
Abbiegail Hudson of Gray Court
Taryn Rolnik of Clinton
Rachel Vondergeest of Clinton
Presbyterian College Spring 2023 Dean’s List
CLINTON, SC (06/15/2023)– Presbyterian College is proud to recognize academic excellence by naming high achieving students to the Sprinf 2023 Dean’s List. This prestigious honor recognizes students who have achieved between a 3.3 and a 3.9-grade point average for a semester and is a testament to students’ dedication to academic excellence.
The following students were honored:
James Armstrong of Gray Court
Cameron Byrd of Gray Court
Brandon Campbell of Clinton
Jacob Campbell of Laurens
Sofia Carles of Clinton
Austin Caughman of Clinton
Nicholas Cook of Laurens
Ansley Crisp of Laurens
Matthew Duncan of Clinton
Jimmy Gary of Waterloo
Alexus Hashey of Laurens
Brianna Horgan of Gray Court
Mary Grace Johnson of Clinton
Shawn Konle of Waterloo
Ivy Massey of Fountain Inn
Ruta Patel of Laurens
Yukti Patel of Laurens
Willie Pontoon III of Laurens
Jennifer Whiteford of Clinton
Katrevis Williams of Fountain Inn
Siena College President’s List for Spring 2023 Semester
LOUDONVILLE, NY (06/13/2023)– Alexa Wilson was named to the Siena College President’s List for the Spring 2023 Semester. Wilson is from Clinton, S.C.
The President’s List requires a 3.9 grade point average or higher.
Spring 2023 Dean’s List at Georgia State University
ATLANTA, GA (06/13/2023)– Tyron Thomas of Clinton (29325) was named to the Spring 2023 Dean’s List at Georgia State University.
To be eligible for the Dean’s List, degree-seeking students must have earned a GPA of at least 3.5 for a minimum of nine semester hours of academic credit taken at Georgia State during the fall or spring term with no incompletes for the semester.
Eligible students must have a minimum GPA of 2.0 for all classes taken at Georgia State.
PTC Spring Graduates Academic Excellence County Award Winner
At Piedmont Technical College’s recent spring commencement exercises, outstanding students were honored for academic achievement as County Award Winners.
From Laurens County: James Alverson, associate in arts.
University of Mississippi Spring 2023 Chancellor’s Honor Roll
UNIVERSITY, MS (06/09/2023)– The University of Mississippi announced students named to the Spring 2023 Honor Roll lists, including Chancellor’s Honor Roll. The following local students made the list:
Alivia Berryhill, of Waterloo, SC, majoring in Southern Studies.
Hannah Hardy, of Laurens, SC, majoring in Southern Studies.
The Chancellor’s Honor Roll is reserved for students who earn a semester GPA of 3.75-4.00.
“The remarkable students achieving Chancellor’s Honor Roll are among the best and brightest at the University of Mississippi,” said Chancellor Glenn Boyce. “I commend them for their hard work and dedication resulting in their outstanding academic achievements and this well-deserved recognition.”
In order to be eligible for honor roll designation, a student must have completed at least 12 graded hours for the semester and may not be on academic probation during the semester.
SNHU Winter 2023 Dean’s List
MANCHESTER, NH (05/16/2023)– Selena Beheler of Clinton (29325) has been named to Southern New Hampshire University’s Winter 2023 Dean’s List. The winter terms run from January to May.
Full-time undergraduate students who have earned a minimum grade-point average of 3.500 to 3.699 for the reporting term are named to the Dean’s List. Full-time status is achieved by earning 12 credits over each 16-week term or paired 8-week terms grouped in fall, winter/spring, and summer.
SNHU Winter 2023 President’s List
MANCHESTER, NH (05/16/2023)– It is with great pleasure that Southern New Hampshire University (SNHU) congratulates the following students on being named to the Winter 2023 President’s List. The winter terms run from January to May.
Full-time undergraduate students who have earned a minimum grade-point average of 3.700 and above for the reporting term are named to the President’s List. Full-time status is achieved by earning 12 credits over each 16-week term or paired 8-week terms grouped in fall, winter/spring, and summer.
Sylvia Krajewska of Fountain Inn (29644)
Nicholas McCranie of Fountain Inn (29644)
Jakhaya Sullivan of Fountain Inn (29644)
James Irby of Fountain Inn (29644)
Robin Miller of Fountain Inn (29644)
Brenda Vann of Gray Court (29645)
Bob Jones University Spring 2023 President’s List
GREENVILLE, SC (05/12/2023)– The following students are among over 650 Bob Jones University students named to the President’s List for high academic achievement during the Spring 2023 semester.
To qualify for the President’s List, students must earn a 3.75 or higher grade point average for the semester.
• Marie Butler, a Sophomore English major from Fountain Inn
• Anna Dunn, a Junior Nursing major from Fountain Inn
• Aaron Frish, a Senior Music major from Clinton
• Jessalyn Padilla, a Sophomore Multimedia Journalism major from Laurens
• Bella Sanders, a Sophomore History major from Fountain Inn
• Trey Stanley, a Junior Nursing major from Fountain Inn
• Catelyn Vernon, a Senior Nursing major from Enoree
Bob Jones University Spring 2023 Dean’s List
GREENVILLE, SC (05/12/2023)– The following students are among approximately 800 Bob Jones University students named to the Dean’s List for the Spring 2023 semester.
The Dean’s List recognizes students who earn a 3.00-3.74 grade point average during the semester.
• Zachariah Davidson, a Senior Music major from Clinton
• Olivia Fuller, a Sophomore Health Sciences major from Fountain Inn
• Andrew Kleman, a Freshman Business Administration major from Fountain Inn
• Lauren Richmond, a Sophomore Nursing major from Fountain Inn
Gonzalez wins A.G. Carter Literary Award
SPARTANBURG, SC (04/27/2023)– Rosio Gonzalez, of Enoree, SC, is the 2023 winner of the A.G. Carter Literary Award at Spartanburg Methodist College.
This award is given annually in memory of the late Dean A. G. Carter, Professor of English Literature, and is presented to the student who displays qualities of excellence in composition and literature. The English professors, in consultation with one another, choose the recipient.
Darby, Cathcart initiated into Omicron Delta Kappa
LEXINGTON, VA (04/24/2023)– Omicron Delta Kappa, the National Leadership Honor Society, welcomed 787 new initiates from 32 universities during March 2023.
Students initiated into the Society must be sophomores, juniors, seniors, or graduate/professional students in the top 35% of their class, demonstrate leadership experience in at least one of the five pillars, and embrace the ODK ideals. Fewer than five percent of students on a campus are invited to join each year.
Adaija Darby of Clinton (29325) – University of South Carolina – Columbia
Margaret Cathcart of Laurens (29360) – University of South Carolina – Columbia
Omicron Delta Kappa Society, the National Leadership Honor Society, was founded in Lexington, Virginia, on December 3, 1914. A group of 15 students and faculty members established the Society to recognize and encourage leadership at the collegiate level. The founders established the ODK Idea-the concept that individuals representing all phases of collegiate life should collaborate with faculty and others to support the campus and community. ODK’s mission is to honor and develop leaders; encourage collaboration among students, faculty, staff, and alumni; and promote ODK’s leadership values of collaboration, inclusivity, integrity, scholarship, and service on college and university campuses throughout North America. The Society’s national headquarters are located in Lexington, Virginia.
Hardy Receives Highest UM Academic Award, Taylor Medal
UNIVERSITY, MS (04/21/2023)– Hannah Hardy, of Laurens, SC, majoring in Southern Studies and Linguistics, was among the more than 70 University of Mississippi students to receive a 2023 Marcus Elvis Taylor Memorial Medal, the university’s highest academic award.
The honorees were recognized for their achievements on Thursday, April 13, with a dinner at The Inn at Ole Miss and a ceremony at the Gertrude C. Ford Center for the Performing Arts.
The Taylor Medals were established at UM in 1904 by Dr. William A. Taylor of Booneville in memory of his son, an honored 1871 alumnus of the university. The award recognizes no more than 1% of the student body each year.
Wagler Inducted into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi
BATON ROUGE, LA (04/04/2023)– Caroline Wagler of Cross Hill, South Carolina, was recently initiated into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, the nation’s oldest and most selective all-discipline collegiate honor society. Wagler was initiated at Clemson University.
Wagler is among approximately 25,000 students, faculty, professional staff and alumni to be initiated into Phi Kappa Phi each year. Membership is by invitation only and requires nomination and approval by a chapter. Only the top 10 percent of seniors and 7.5 percent of juniors are eligible for membership. Graduate students in the top 10 percent of the number of candidates for graduate degrees may also qualify, as do faculty, professional staff and alumni who have achieved scholarly distinction.
Phi Kappa Phi was founded in 1897 under the leadership of undergraduate student Marcus L. Urann who had a desire to create a different kind of honor society: one that recognized excellence in all academic disciplines. Today, the Society has chapters on more than 325 campuses in the United States, its territories and the Philippines. Its mission is “To recognize and promote academic excellence in all fields of higher education and to engage the community of scholars in service to others.”
Long inducted into national English honor society
SPARTANBURG, SC (04/04/2023)– Spartanburg Methodist College student Jeffrey Long, of Kinards, SC, was recently inducted into Sigma Kappa Delta, a national English honor society.
Students receiving this honor achieved an overall grade point average of 3.3 or higher with a minimum of one course in English or literature.
Raber Initiated into Omicron Delta Kappa
LEXINGTON, VA (01/13/2023)– Sydney Raber, a native of Clinton, was recently initiated into the Brevard College Circle of Omicron Delta Kappa, the National Leadership Honor Society. The Society welcomed 1,085 new initiates from 45 universities during November 2022.
Students initiated into the Society must be sophomores, juniors, seniors, or graduate/professional students in the top 35% of their class, demonstrate leadership experience in at least one of the five pillars, and embrace the ODK ideals. Fewer than five percent of students on a campus are invited to join each year.
Omicron Delta Kappa Society, the National Leadership Honor Society, was founded in Lexington, Virginia, on December 3, 1914. A group of 15 students and faculty members established the Society to recognize and encourage leadership at the collegiate level. The founders established the ODK Idea-the concept that individuals representing all phases of collegiate life should collaborate with faculty and others to support the campus and community. ODK’s mission is to honor and develop leaders; encourage collaboration among students, faculty, staff, and alumni; and promote ODK’s leadership values of collaboration, inclusivity, integrity, scholarship, and service on college and university campuses throughout North America. The Society’s national headquarters are located in Lexington, Virginia.
SNHU Announces Fall 2022 Dean’s List
MANCHESTER, NH (01/13/2023)– Charlene Newman of Fountain Inn (29644) has been named to Southern New Hampshire University’s Fall 2022 Dean’s List. The fall terms run from September to December.
Full-time undergraduate students who have earned a minimum grade-point average of 3.500 to 3.699 for the reporting term are named to the Dean’s List. Full-time status is achieved by earning 12 credits over each 16-week term or paired 8-week terms grouped in fall, winter/spring, and summer.
SNHU Announces Fall 2022 President’s List
MANCHESTER, NH (01/13/2023)– Southern New Hampshire University (SNHU) congratulates the following students on being named to the Fall 2022 President’s List. The fall terms run from September to December.
Full-time undergraduate students who have earned a minimum grade-point average of 3.700 and above for the reporting term are named to the President’s List. Full-time status is achieved by earning 12 credits over each 16-week term or paired 8-week terms grouped in fall, winter/spring, and summer.
Austin Davidson of Laurens (29360)
James Irby of Fountain Inn (29644)
Bob Jones University fall 2022 President’s List
GREENVILLE, SC (01/03/2023)– The following students are among approximately 720 Bob Jones University students named to the President’s List for high academic achievement during the Fall 2022 semester.
To qualify for the President’s List, students must earn a 3.75 or higher grade point average for the semester.
Marie Butler, a Sophomore English Education major from Fountain Inn, was named to the President’s List.
Erika McGonigal, a Sophomore Theatre major from Fountain Inn, was named to the President’s List.
Jessalyn Padilla, a Freshman Multimedia Journalism major from Laurens, was named to the President’s List.
Bella Sanders, a Sophomore History major from Fountain Inn, was named to the President’s List.
Catelyn Vernon, a Senior Nursing major from Enoree, was named to the President’s List.
Bob Jones University fall 2022 Dean’s List
GREENVILLE, SC (01/03/2023)– The following students are among approximately 850 Bob Jones University students named to the Dean’s List for the Fall 2022 semester.
The Dean’s List recognizes students who earn a 3.00-3.74 grade point average during the semester.
Zachariah Davidson, a Junior Music major from Clinton, was named to the Dean’s List.
Anna Dunn, a Junior Nursing major from Fountain Inn, was named to the Dean’s List.
Olivia Fuller, a Freshman Health Sciences major from Fountain Inn, was named to the Dean’s List.
Andrew Kleman, a Freshman Business Administration major from Fountain Inn, was named to the Dean’s List.
Lauren Richmond, a Sophomore Nursing major from Fountain Inn, was named to the Dean’s List.
Trey Stanley, a Junior Nursing major from Fountain Inn, was named to the Dean’s List.
Parker Ziemer, a Junior Humanities major from Fountain Inn, was named to the Dean’s List.
The Citadel spring 2022 Dean’s List
CHARLESTON, SC (12/06/2022)– Cole England of Laurens is among the more than 900 The Citadel cadets and students recognized for their academic achievements during the spring 2022 semester.
The dean’s list is a recognition given to cadets and students who are registered for 12 or more semester hours and whose grade point average is 3.20 or higher, with no grade of I (Incomplete) and no grade below C for work in a semester.
Cadets who are named to the dean’s list receive a medal, which is worn on their uniform during the semester following their academic achievement. Non-cadet students on the dean’s list are presented a certificate.
Academics at The Citadel are divided between five schools: the Tommy and Victoria Baker School of Business, the School of Engineering, the School of Humanities and Social Sciences, the Swain Family School of Science and Mathematics and the Zucker Family School of Education.
SNHU Summer 2022 Dean’s List
MANCHESTER, NH (09/07/2022)– Alexandra Wardlaw of Clinton (29325) has been named to Southern New Hampshire University’s Summer 2022 Dean’s List. The summer terms run from May to August.
Full-time undergraduate students who have earned a minimum grade-point average of 3.500 to 3.699 for the reporting term are named to the Dean’s List. Full-time status is achieved by earning 12 credits over each 16-week term or paired 8-week terms grouped in fall, winter/spring, and summer.
SNHU Summer 2022 President’s List
MANCHESTER, NH (09/07/2022) — Southern New Hampshire University (SNHU) congratulates the following students on being named to the Summer 2022 President’s List. The summer terms run from May to August.
Full-time undergraduate students who have earned a minimum grade-point average of 3.700 and above for the reporting term are named to the President’s List. Full-time status is achieved by earning 12 credits over each 16-week term or paired 8-week terms grouped in fall, winter/spring, and summer.
Jessie Schaefer of Enoree (29335)
Carrie Martin of Laurens (29360)
Ashley McLain of Fountain Inn (29644)
Samford University Spring 2022 Semester Dean’s List
BIRMINGHAM, AL (06/09/2022)– Samford University recognizes 1,720 students named to the 2022 spring semester Dean’s List.
To qualify for the dean’s list, a student must have earned a minimum 3.5 grade point average out of a possible 4.0 while attempting at least 12 credit hours of coursework. The Dean’s List is the highest academic recognition given by the school at the end of each semester.
The following local students have been named to Samford University’s Dean’s List for the spring 2022 semester:
Casey Partee of Laurens, SC
Natalie Talbert of Fountain Inn, SC
Lander University Spring 2022 Dean’s List
GREENWOOD, S.C.—Lander University announces the names of undergraduate students who are recognized with the honor of making the Dean’s List for the second semester of the 2021-22 academic year. To qualify for the Dean’s List, a student must earn a GPA of at least 3.5 over the course of the semester. Local students are listed by their hometowns below:
Chappells: Khristina Bayless
Clinton: Gracie Boyd, Madison Collins, Cortney Hightower and Keri Lawson
Enoree: James Davis, Logan Melton and Holly Stone
Fountain Inn: Taelyn Calwile, Abigail Ladd, Shelby Machado and Perri Oliver
Gray Court: Mancel Brewington, Kacey Weathers and Grace Whitmire
Joanna: James Riddle
Laurens: Kenaja Burnside, Anna Harris, McKenzie Parris, Nancy Reynoso, Jaqueline Rhodes and Sheresa Sullivan
Ware Shoals: Erin Allen, Abby Bell, Colby Burdette, Kayla Winters and Brianna Shumate
Waterloo: Kyndal Jordan, Crystalyn Lyerly, Margaret Maggard and Tori Smith
Whitmire: Catherine Baker
Belmont University Spring 2022 Dean’s List
NASHVILLE, TN (05/20/2022)– Kila Johnson of Fountain Inn (29644) qualified for the Spring 2022 Dean’s List at Belmont University. Eligibility is based on a minimum course load of 12 hours and a quality grade point average of 3.5 with no grade below a C.
Approximately 45 percent of Belmont’s 6,792 undergraduate students qualified for the Spring 2022 Dean’s List.
Lander University Top College of Arts and Humanities Students
GREENWOOD, S.C. __ More than two dozen Lander University students were recently honored for their academic accomplishments in the College of Arts and Humanities. Departments recognized their students through individual, departmental awards ceremonies during the final weeks of the semester. Local award winners are listed below by department.
Art+Design
Ceramics Award – Ashley Garcia, of Fountain Inn
English & Foreign Languages
Margaret M. Bryant Award – Catherine Baker, of Whitmire
Lander University College of Science and Mathematics Student Achievements
GREENWOOD, S.C. __ Lander University’s College of Science and Mathematics honored its students’ achievements during its awards ceremony on April 21 at Dingle Ampitheatre. “The idea of today’s program is to acknowledge and show our pride for their accomplishments in their respective disciplines,” said Dr. Christopher Duncan, professor of mathematics and chair of the Department of Mathematics and Computing.
Several Lander University students were recognized for their presentations at the University of South Carolina Upstate’s annual Research Symposium, which hosted nearly 100 students. Students from various institutions gathered to share their research with other students, guests and even company representatives. While the students were recognized at the symposium, the Bearcat winners were also recognized during Lander’s College of Science and Mathematics awards ceremony.
Among those recognized was Dmitris Singleton of Laurens – Best Poster Presentation for Mental Health Sciences.
Winters Initiated into Omicron Delta Kappa
LEXINGTON, VA (05/16/2022)– Audrey Winters, a native of Laurens, was recently initiated into the University of South Carolina – Aiken Circle of Omicron Delta Kappa, the National Leadership Honor Society. The Society welcomed 1,971 new initiates from 78 universities during April 2022.
Students initiated into the Society must be sophomores, juniors, seniors, or graduate/professional students in the top 35% of their class, demonstrate leadership experience in at least one of the five pillars, and embrace the ODK ideals. Fewer than five percent of students on a campus are invited to join each year.
Omicron Delta Kappa Society, the National Leadership Honor Society, was founded in Lexington, Virginia, on December 3, 1914. A group of 15 students and faculty members established the Society to recognize and encourage leadership at the collegiate level. The founders established the ODK Idea-the concept that individuals representing all phases of collegiate life should collaborate with faculty and others to support the campus and community. ODK’s mission is to honor and develop leaders; encourage collaboration among students, faculty, staff, and alumni; and promote ODK’s leadership values of collaboration, inclusivity, integrity, scholarship, and service on college and university campuses throughout North America. The Society’s national headquarters are located in Lexington, Virginia.
Spartanburg Methodist College Spring 2022 President’s List
SPARTANBURG, SC (05/16/2022)– Kris Neely, Interim Provost, is pleased to announce the students included on the Spartanburg Methodist College President’s List for grades earned during the spring 2022 academic semester. President’s List students have achieved a grade point average of 3.8 or higher.
Rosio Gonzalez of Enoree, SC
Sergalina H. Quijano of Enoree, SC
Spartanburg Methodist College Spring 2022 Dean’s List
SPARTANBURG, SC (05/16/2022)– Kris Neely, Interim Provost, is pleased to announce the students included on the Spartanburg Methodist College Dean’s List for grades earned during the spring 2022 academic semester. Dean’s List students have achieved a grade point average of 3.5 or higher.
Leela Kalinda Bhandari of Enoree, SC
Laila Talia Cheeks of Laurens, SC
Jeffrey Samuel Long of Kinards, SC
Isaac Andrew Moore of Enoree, SC
Cassidy Morgan Plaia of Gray Court, SC
Ximena Ramirez of Enoree, SC
Southern New Hampshire University Winter 2022 Dean’s List
MANCHESTER, NH (05/17/2022)– Stephanie Day of Fountain Inn (29644) has been named to Southern New Hampshire University’s Winter 2022 Dean’s List.
Full-time undergraduate students who have earned a minimum grade-point average of 3.500 to 3.699 are named to the Dean’s List. Full-time status is achieved by earning 12 credits; undergraduate day students must earn 12 credits in the fall or spring semester, and online students must earn 12 credits over two consecutive terms (EW1 & EW2, EW3 & EW4, or EW5 & EW6).
Southern New Hampshire University Winter 2022 President’s List
MANCHESTER, NH (05/17/2022)– It is with great pleasure that Southern New Hampshire University (SNHU) congratulates the following students on being named to the Winter 2022 President’s List.
Full-time undergraduate students who have earned a minimum grade-point average of 3.700 and above are named to the President’s List. Full-time status is achieved by earning 12 credits; undergraduate day students must earn 12 credits in the fall or spring semester, and online students must earn 12 credits over two consecutive terms (EW1 & EW2, EW3 & EW4, or EW5 & EW6).
Ashley McLain of Fountain Inn (29644)
Beverly Benoit of Laurens (29360)
Jessie Schaefer of Enoree (29335)
Tryna Davidson of Laurens (29360)
Joseph Benoit of Laurens (29360)
Bob Jones University Spring 2022 Dean’s List
GREENVILLE, SC (05/12/2022)– The following students are among approximately 750 Bob Jones University students named to the Dean’s List for the Spring 2022 semester.
The Dean’s List recognizes students who earn a 3.00-3.74 grade point average during the semester.
Zachariah Davidson, a Junior Music major from Clinton, was named to the Dean’s List.
Erika McGonigal, a Freshman Theatre major from Fountain Inn, was named to the Dean’s List.
Jessalyn Padilla, a Freshman Visual Studies major from Laurens, was named to the Dean’s List.
Sarah Rodekohr, a Senior Engineering major from Clinton, was named to the Dean’s List.
Parker Ziemer, a Junior Humanities major from Fountain Inn, was named to the Dean’s List.
Sheldon Kazmarski Inducted into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi
BATON ROUGE, LA (04/26/2022)– Sheldon Kazmarski of Waterloo, South Carolina, was recently initiated into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, the nation’s oldest and most selective all-discipline collegiate honor society. Kazmarski was initiated at The Citadel.
Kazmarski is among approximately 25,000 students, faculty, professional staff and alumni to be initiated into Phi Kappa Phi each year. Membership is by invitation only and requires nomination and approval by a chapter. Only the top 10 percent of seniors and 7.5 percent of juniors are eligible for membership. Graduate students in the top 10 percent of the number of candidates for graduate degrees may also qualify, as do faculty, professional staff and alumni who have achieved scholarly distinction.
Phi Kappa Phi was founded in 1897 under the leadership of undergraduate student Marcus L. Urann who had a desire to create a different kind of honor society: one that recognized excellence in all academic disciplines. Today, the Society has chapters on more than 325 campuses in the United States, its territories and the Philippines. Its mission is “To recognize and promote academic excellence in all fields of higher education and to engage the community of scholars in service to others.”
Omicron Delta Kappa Celebrates New Members
LEXINGTON, VA (04/12/2022)– Omicron Delta Kappa, the National Leadership Honor Society, welcomed 578 new initiates from 25 universities during March 2022.
Students initiated into the Society must be sophomores, juniors, seniors, or graduate/professional students in the top 35% of their class, demonstrate leadership experience in at least one of the five pillars, and embrace the ODK ideals. Fewer than five percent of students on a campus are invited to join each year.
Taryn Rolnik-Tomaszewski of Clinton (29325) – Presbyterian College
Justin Nobles of Cross Hill (29332) – Presbyterian College
Carleigh Owens of Gray Court (29645) – Presbyterian College
Ruta Patel of Laurens (29360) – Presbyterian College
Omicron Delta Kappa Society, the National Leadership Honor Society, was founded in Lexington, Virginia, on December 3, 1914. A group of 15 students and faculty members established the Society to recognize and encourage leadership at the collegiate level. The founders established the ODK Idea-the concept that individuals representing all phases of collegiate life should collaborate with faculty and others to support the campus and community. ODK’s mission is to honor and develop leaders; encourage collaboration among students, faculty, staff, and alumni; and promote ODK’s leadership values of collaboration, inclusivity, integrity, scholarship, and service on college and university campuses throughout North America. The Society’s national headquarters are located in Lexington, Virginia.
Charlotte Capers Snoad Initiated into Omicron Delta Kappa
LEXINGTON, VA (03/15/2022)– Charlotte Capers Snoad, a native of Gray Court, was recently initiated into the Agnes Scott College Circle of Omicron Delta Kappa, the National Leadership Honor Society. The Society welcomed 342 new initiates from 11 universities during February 2022.
Students initiated into the Society must be sophomores, juniors, seniors, or graduate/professional students in the top 35% of their class, demonstrate leadership experience in at least one of the five pillars, and embrace the ODK ideals. Fewer than five percent of students on a campus are invited to join each year.
Omicron Delta Kappa Society, the National Leadership Honor Society, was founded in Lexington, Virginia, on December 3, 1914. A group of 15 students and faculty members established the Society to recognize and encourage leadership at the collegiate level. The founders established the ODK Idea-the concept that individuals representing all phases of collegiate life should collaborate with faculty and others to support the campus and community. ODK’s mission is to honor and develop leaders; encourage collaboration among students, faculty, staff, and alumni; and promote ODK’s leadership values of collaboration, inclusivity, integrity, scholarship, and service on college and university campuses throughout North America. The Society’s national headquarters are located in Lexington, Virginia.
University of Mississippi Fall 2021 Dean’s Honor Roll
UNIVERSITY, MS (02/17/2022)– Emily Reynolds, of Laurens, SC, was named to the University of Mississippi’s Fall 2021 Honor Roll lists.
Reynolds was named to the Dean’s Honor Roll, which is reserved for students who earn a semester GPA of 3.50-3.74.
In order to be eligible for honor roll designation, a student must have completed at least 12 graded hours for the semester and may not be on academic probation during the semester.
University of Mississippi Fall 2021 Chancellor’s Honor Roll
UNIVERSITY, MS (02/17/2022)– Hannah Hardy, of Laurens, SC, was named to the University of Mississippi’s Fall 2021 Honor Roll lists.
Hardy was named to the Chancellor’s Honor Roll, which is reserved for students who earn a semester GPA of 3.75-4.00.
“The remarkable students achieving Chancellor’s Honor Roll are among the best and brightest at the University of Mississippi,” said Chancellor Glenn Boyce. “I commend them for their hard work and dedication resulting in their outstanding academic achievements and this well-deserved recognition.”
In order to be eligible for honor roll designation, a student must have completed at least 12 graded hours for the semester and may not be on academic probation during the semester.
PTC Academic Honor Students Recognized for 2021 Fall Semester
Piedmont Technical College (PTC) students who had outstanding academic accomplishments during the 2021 fall semester have earned inclusion on the President’s List, Dean’s List and Merit List. Students will receive a certificate of achievement signed by the college president.
To be named to the President’s’s List, students must be attending full time and earn a term GPA of 4.00.
PRESIDENT’S LIST students include:
Laurens County – Stephanie L. Anderson, Virginia M. Gillispie, Trashunah L. Godfrey, Walter L. Goodwin and Wesley C. McWatters, all of Clinton; John W. Goforth and Tiara I. Speaks, both of Cross Hill; Kayla R. Kellett and Robert Peterson, both of Gray Court; Brianna Clark of Honea Path; Johnathan S. Baker of Joanna; Marcelina Barcenas, Emma M. Hill, Austin W. McNuer Jr., John W. Porter, John W. Roland and Joshua Wilson F. Waterman, all of Laurens; Tystasia A. Ruff of Mountville; Madison Davis, Megan D. Sloan and Tamera A. Thompson, all of Waterloo.
To be named to the Dean’s List, students must be attending full time and earn a term GPA of 3.75 or higher.
DEAN’S LIST students include:
Laurens County – Jared A. Alvarado and Elizabeth Snead, both of Clinton; Emily M. Barrouk, Augustine J. Brown, Carrie A. Culbertson, Elizabeth Huffman, Mykayla Neely, Colton M. Post, Juliet Rivera-Cedillo, Liliana G. Weathers and Weston G. Wilson, all of Laurens; Seth R. Alexander of Ware Shoals; and Lacy J. Arnold of Waterloo.
The Merit List recognizes students who are registered for 6-11 credit hours and have earned term GPAs of 3.75 or higher.
MERIT LIST students include:
Laurens County – Angela Cummings, Carl Johnson, Thomas Keadle, Somekia Key-Williams, Alex Laws, Kathryn Lee, Justin Moton, Marcus Shelton, Janet Speaks, Judith Szymanski, Albertina Thompson, Alyssa Traynham and Rachel Venable, all of Clinton; Melody Finley, William Thompson and Ashley Turner, all of Gray Court; Calem Burns of Kinards; Savanna Avila, Sekema Blakeley, Jonathan Callahan, James Coats, Denaja Franklin, Blair Griffin, Lucy Homes, Johnathon Mann, James McNuer, Jaimie Neely, Ian Pierce, Brandt Samuels, Abigail Whitten and Ashton Wilson, all of Laurens; Brandie Bishop of Mountville; Dalton Haynes and Bryan Lopez Perez, both of Ware Shoals; Emily Abercrombie, Liberty Adams, Sarah Bailey, Summer Butler, Karen Fowler, Jaselyn Jennings, Latitia Jones, Sharnice Rice, Bridget Richitelli and Mark Seay III, all of Waterloo.
College of Charleston Fall 2021 President’s List
CHARLESTON, SC (02/18/2022)– Kaitlyn Prince, of Laurens. SC, (29360) was named to the College of Charleston Fall 2021 President’s List. Prince is majoring in History and Secondary Education Cognate.
To qualify for President’s List (Highly Distinguished), students must earn a GPA of 3.800 or higher and complete a minimum of 14 semester hours.
Sewanee Dean’s List for Fall 2021
SEWANEE, Tenn. (Grassroots Newswire) Feb. 22, 2022 – Benjamin Wilcox of Gray Court, South Carolina, has been named to the Dean’s List at the University of the South for the Fall 2021 term. To earn a place on Sewanee’s Dean’s List, a student must earn a minimum grade point average of 3.625 on a 4.0 scale. Benjamin Wilcox is the son of June T. Armor of Gray Court (29645).
USCB Chancellor’s List for Fall 2021
BLUFFTON, SC (02/03/2022)– University of South Carolina Beaufort (USCB) is proud to announce that Charles Thompson of Mountville has been named a Fall 2021 Chancellor’s List honoree. The exemplary academic performance of our Chancellor’s List students is highly commendable. We recognize that higher education presents the unique challenge of balancing academic and personal goals, especially during these tough times. We are proud of those who strive for greatness, surmount all obstacles, and thrive in their academic careers.
To be eligible for the Chancellor’s List, students must obtain a term grade point average of 3.50 or higher earned on a minimum of 12 credited semester hours.
Lander University President’s List for Fall 2021
Lander University announces the names of undergraduate students who are recognized with the honor of making the President’s List during the first semester of the 2021/22 academic year.
To qualify for the President’s List, a student must earn a GPA of 4.0 over the course of the semester. Students are listed by their hometowns below.
Clinton – Elizabeth Childress, Keri Lawson, and Grayson Peoples
Fountain Inn – Ashley Garcia, Kaula Gunter, Abigail Ladd, Shelby Machado, Audrey Poltorak, and Anna Slade.
Gray Court – Mancel Brewington, Alicia Campbell, and Grace Whitmire
Joanna – Christian Riddle and Paige South
Kinards – Dustin Phillips
Laurens – Laura Harlan, Anna Murphy, Taylor Powell, and Nancy Reynoso
Mountville – Elizabeth Moody and Jonathan Walker
Ware Shoals – Amber Hedden and Darian Ray
Waterloo – McKinsey Hammock, Crystalyn Lyerly, and Tori Smith.
Lander University Dean’s List for Fall 2021
GREENWOOD, S.C.— Lander University has announced the names of 630 outstanding undergraduates who have been named to the Dean’s List for earning top academic achievements during the first semester of the 2021-22 school year.
To qualify for the Dean’s List, a student must earn a grade-point average (GPA) between 3.5 and 3.9. Students earning recognition for their academic achievements of making the Dean’s List at Lander University are listed by city below.
Clinton – Marissa Baker; Gracie Boyd; Madison Collins; Jalesa Dillard; Kellie Egeland; Cortney Lowman; Andrew Randall; Kelsey Richards; Lucas Sparkman; and Christen Tollison.
Enoree – Logan Melton
Fountain Inn – Sarah Good; and Perri Oliver.
Joanna – James Riddle
Laurens – Kaitlin Burgess; Kenaja Burnside; Bryce McKee; McKenzie Parris; and Ashley Walker.
Lander University Freshman Honor Roll for Fall 2021
GREENWOOD, S.C. — Lander University has announced the names of undergraduate students who have been named to the Freshman Honor Roll for earning top academic achievements during the first semester of the 2021-22 school year.
The Freshman Honor Roll recognizes students who have earned less than 30 credit hours and have achieved a GPA of 3.00-3.49 during their first year of study at the University. Students receiving this honor are listed by city below.
Clinton – Olandria Payne
Fountain Inn – Taelyn Calwile; Tycen Calwile; and Sheena Moore.
Ware Shoals – Tara Webb
Wofford College Fall 2021 Dean’s List
SPARTANBURG, SC (02/01/2022)– Dr. Timothy Schmitz, interim provost of Wofford College, has announced Dean’s List students for the fall 2021 semester.
Joanna Nicole Burgess is from Clinton
Jenna Lynne Finchum is from Fountain Inn
Evan Patterson Gossett is from Enoree
Ryan David Methot is from Fountain Inn
Samantha Faris Omar is from Fountain Inn
Sammy Hilmi Omar is from Fountain Inn
Madeline Grace Runyans is from Laurens
Emily Marie Schwendemann is from Fountain Inn
Kathleen Rose Willingham is from Fountain Inn
Haley Marie Wood is from Gray Court
To be named to the Dean’s List, a student must be enrolled for at least 12 semester hours of graded courses and attain a semester grade point average of 3.6 or higher.
Wheaton College (Ill.) Dean’s List for Fall 2021 Semester
WHEATON, IL (02/02/2022)– Wheaton College student Crystelle VanWingerden of Fountain Inn was named to the Dean’s List for the Fall 2021 semester.
To earn Dean’s List honors at Wheaton, an undergraduate student must carry 12 or more credit hours and achieve a semester grade point average of 3.5 or higher on the 4.0 scale.
SNHU Fall 2021 President’s List
MANCHESTER, NH (01/12/2022)– It is with great pleasure that Southern New Hampshire University (SNHU) congratulates the following students on being named to the Fall 2021 President’s List.
Full-time undergraduate students who have earned a minimum grade-point average of 3.700 and above are named to the President’s List. Full-time status is achieved by earning 12 credits; undergraduate day students must earn 12 credits in the fall or spring semester, and online students must earn 12 credits in either EW1 & EW2, EW3 & EW4, or EW5 & EW6.
Ashley McLain of Fountain Inn (29644)
George Boulden of Fountain Inn (29644)
Beverly Benoit of Laurens (29360)
Alexa Baker of Fountain Inn (29644)
Tryna Davidson of Laurens (29360)
Morgan Creasy of Laurens (29360)
SNHU Fall 2021 Dean’s List
MANCHESTER, NH (01/12/2022)– Jessie Schaefer of Enoree (29335) has been named to Southern New Hampshire University’s Fall 2021 Dean’s List.
Full-time undergraduate students who have earned a minimum grade-point average of 3.500 to 3.699 are named to the Dean’s List. Full-time status is achieved by earning 12 credits; undergraduate day students must earn 12 credits in the fall or spring semester, and online students must earn 12 credits in either EW1 & EW2, EW3 & EW4, or EW5 & EW6.
CCU Dean’s List
CONWAY, SC (01/10/2022)– Nearly 2,500 undergraduate students at Coastal Carolina University were named to the Dean’s List for the Fall 2021 semester. Students who make the Dean’s List have achieved a grade point average between 3.5-3.99 for the semester. Students recognized include:
Zahria Jones, a Exercise and Sport Science major of Fountain Inn, SC (29644)
William Sloop, a Communication major of Clinton, SC (29325)
Braylen Williams, a Management major of Laurens, SC (29360)
Bob Jones University Dean’s List
GREENVILLE, SC (01/10/2022)– The following students are among approximately 820 Bob Jones University students named to the Dean’s List for the Fall 2021 semester.
The Dean’s List recognizes students who earn a 3.00-3.74 grade point average during the semester.
Zachariah Davidson, a Sophomore Music major from Clinton, was among approximately 820 Bob Jones University students named to the Fall 2021 Dean’s List.
Joseph McCall, a Freshman Engineering major from Enoree, was among approximately 820 Bob Jones University students named to the Fall 2021 Dean’s List.
Erika McGonigal, a Freshman Theatre major from Fountain Inn, was among approximately 820 Bob Jones University students named to the Fall 2021 Dean’s List.
Sarah Rodekohr, a Junior Physics major from Clinton, was among approximately 820 Bob Jones University students named to the Fall 2021 Dean’s List.
Trey Stanley, a Sophomore Nursing major from Fountain Inn, was among approximately 820 Bob Jones University students named to the Fall 2021 Dean’s List.
Bob Jones University President’s List
GREENVILLE, SC (01/05/2022)– The following students are among approximately 660 Bob Jones University students named to the President’s List for high academic achievement during the Fall 2021 semester.
To qualify for the President’s List, students must earn a 3.75 or higher grade point average for the semester.
Anna Dunn, a Sophomore Nursing major from Fountain Inn, was named to the President’s List.
Lauren Richmond, a Freshman Nursing major from Fountain Inn, was named to the President’s List.
Catelyn Wilson, a Junior Nursing major from Laurens, was named to the President’s List.
