STARKVILLE — William Randolph of Opelika, Savannah Herrick of Phenix City, and Jayden Jordan, Katherine Barlow, Elizabeth Rabren, all of Auburn, were named to the Fall 2023 President’s List at Mississippi State University. Students on the President’s List achieved a 3.80 or better GPA while completing at least 12 semester hours of coursework.
Alanna Nicholson and Ryan Jenkins of Auburn and Abigail Collins and Dozier Smith T of Opelika were named to the Fall 2023 Dean’s List at Mississippi State University. To receive this honor, a student must have achieved a GPA of at least 3.5 while completing at least 12 semester hours of coursework.
TUSCALOOSA — Some 2,000 degrees were awarded during The University of Alabama’s Fall 2023 commencement, including the following graduates.
From Auburn: John Dempsey Bachelor of Science; Molly Stewart, Master of Arts; and Jacob Waters, Bachelor of Science.
From Cusseta: Justin Graves, Bachelor of Arts.
From Opelika: Diamond Bedell of Opelika, Bachelor of Arts; Breanna Burton, Bachelor of Science; Donna Carter, Master of Science; Lakayvian House, Bachelor of Science; and Jamiya McDougald, Bachelor of Science.
From Phenix City: Samiah Love, Bachelor of Science; and Jeanna Pixley, Doctor of Social Work.
From Smiths Station: Terrell Covington, Bachelor of Arts; and Jasmine Jones, Bachelor of Arts.
TUSCALOOSA — Emily Wright of Opelika was recently named to the 2024-2025 University of Alabama Communication and Information Sciences ambassador team. C&IS Ambassadors promote interest in the fields of communication and media and assist the college with special events and programs. Ambassadors are responsible for meeting with and providing tours for prospective students, parents, transfer students, alumni and other visitors, and they serve at events like the C&IS Hall of Fame, Board of Visitors meetings, The Tailgate at Reese Phifer and student recruitment events.
MURFREESBORO, TN — Middle Tennessee State University recognized outstanding students for their academic achievements on the Fall 2023 Dean’s List. Local students making the list included Connor Elwell of Auburn, who is majoring in audio production, and Tanner O’Grady, also of Auburn, who is majoring in actuarial science. To qualify for this distinction, an undergraduate student must maintain a current semester grade-point average of 3.5 or above and earn at least 12 semester hours.
TUSCALOOSA — The University of Alabama Early College allows high school sophomore, junior and senior students to get a head start on their college courses by enrolling in college courses. UA Early College students achieving a GPA of 3.6 or higher for the term were recognized on the Fall 2023 Director’s List, including the following local students: Caroline Graham of Auburn, who attends Auburn High School; Harmon Kerns of Opelika, who attends Beulah High School; Dominic Lupo of Opelika, who attends Everest Academy; and JaNiah Hoskins of Smiths Station and Mahalie Davis and Samantha Mains, both of Phenix City, who all attend Smiths Station High School.
TUSCALOOSA — The University of Alabama has released the Fall Semester 2023 Dean’s List, which recognizes students who have achieved an academic record of at least 3.5, and President’s List, for students with an academic record of 4.0 (all A’s).
Local students named to the Dean’s List are:
From Auburn: Ryan Acosta, Taylor Bice, Makayla Brewer, Veronica Cherry, James Crawford, Lauren Evans, Kelsey France, Jackson Graham, Emily Grubbs, Emre Kor, Jarrett Lane, Emily Mills, Tobias Sanders, Samuel Snyder, Allison Tarpley, Elizabeth Tillis, Quashonda Ware and Amarion Warren;
From Opelika: Keyara Baker, Terrian Battle, Diamond Bedell, Tanner Bennett, Breanna Burton, Kenneth Capps, Arianna Hickman, Quinnya Jackson, Lauren Landry, Alessandra Ruble, Camille Slaughter, Jocelyn Strickland, Chelsea Stroud, Lajadan Tolbert, Jasmine Trimble, Jordan Warren, Sequoia Williams, Mykel Wilson and Emily Wright.
From Phenix City: Olivia Allen, Gracie Binns, Emmett Meacham, Arabella Mills, Thomas Saunders and Sebastian Thomas; and
From Smiths Station: William Smith, Lynda Treadwell, Jackson Oakland, Francisco Soto and Katherine Williams.
Local students named to the President’s List are:
From Auburn: Jackson Alexander, Hannah Arnall, Kathryn Arnall, Mary Bridges, Wyatt Busby, Abigail Chandler, Sara Cohan, Emma DeCarlo, BriAsia Kelley, David Kelsey, Jacob Kerr, Minseok Kim, Huntley Marshall, Catherine Pearson, Jahanzeb Rafay, Olivia Seale Esposito, Celia Spiers, Olivia Tole and Kalia Williams;
From Opelika: Linsey Boies, Susannah Couey, Carly Culpepper, Ashley Hilyer, Orah Preston, Keely Rider, Michael Van Horn and Jamiya McDougald;
From Phenix City: Garielle Allen, Jakobe Bibbs, Carly Romero, Asya Wright and Vinicius de Carvalho;
From Salem: Evan Smith and Kylee Thompson;
From Smiths Station: Macie Fanning, Dalton Goodson and Trysta Dunbar; and
From Waverly: Anna Overton.
OXFORD, MS — The University of Mississippi announced students named to the Fall 2023 Dean’s Honor Roll, which recognizes students who earn a GPA of at least 3.5 and the Chancellor’s Honor Roll, which recognizes students who earn a GPA of at least 3.75 on 12 graded hours for the semester.
Local students on the Ole Miss Dean’s Honor Roll include Kaitlynne Easlick of Opelika, who is majoring in biological science, and Ann Singleton of Auburn, who is majoring in finance.
Local students on the Chancellor’s Honor Roll include Payton Huguley of Opelika, majoring in integrated marketing communications; Ella Arnold of Salem, majoring in Freshman Studies; and from Auburn: Kathrynanne Eastman, majoring in international studies; Martha Scott, majoring in integrated marketing communications, Reagan Gamble, majoring in integrated marketing communications; Maddox Mullen, majoring in exercise science; and Katie Thornton, majoring in southern studies.
TUSCALOOSA — The University of Alabama’s Million Dollar Band performed in the Rose Bowl parade on New Year’s Day. Local students in the Million Dollar Band who participated include Jackson Alexander and Allison Tarpley of Auburn, Elizabeth Lowery and Raven Johnson of Opelika and Lynda Treadwell of Smiths Station.
BIRMINGHAM — Samford University has announced the Dean’s List for the Fall 2023 semester. The Dean’s List is the highest academic recognition given by the school at the end of each semester. To qualify, a student must have earned a minimum 3.5 grade point average on at least 12 credit hours of coursework. Local students on the list include:
From Opelika: Rosemary Parker, Chase Mobbs, Mary Miller and Lindsey Brewer; and
From Auburn: Rachel Redmon, Tanner Wages, Bailey Shepherd, Brennan Hemphill, Lainey Hart, Mary Grace Pack, Harper McGowan, Ansley Yantis, Emma Thompson, Mary Leuenberger, Ruth Donald, Edwin Oldham and Jessica Monk.
VALDOSTA, GA — Cassidy Walrath of Phenix City was among nearly 900 students earning degrees at Valdosta State University during Fall 2023 commencement. Walrath earned the Bachelor of Business Administration degree in management.