Liz Friedrichs named to the dean’s list at Tufts University
Liz Friedrichs, Class of 2026 of Williamsburg, was named to the dean’s list at Tufts University for the fall 2024 semester. Dean’s list honors at Tufts University require a semester grade point average of 3.4 or greater.
Tufts University is located on campuses in Boston, Medford/Somerville and Grafton, Massachusetts, and in Talloires, France.
UTampa Student, Megan Sapp, of Seaford, Earned Dean’s List Honors
Megan Sapp, of Seaford, earned dean’s list honors at University of Tampa for the Fall 2024 semester. Sapp is a Senior majoring in History BA. Students must maintain a GPA of 3.75 or higher to be eligible for the dean’s list.
The University of Tampa is a private, comprehensive university located on 110 acres on the riverfront in downtown Tampa.
Local residents named to Clark University’s Fall 2024 Deans List
Clark University announced the following students were named to the Fall 2024 Dean’s List.
- Tessa M. Glennon, of Williamsburg, was named to second honors.
- Bradyn R. Potter, of Yorktown, was named to first honors.
Students must have a GPA of 3.8 or above for first honors or a GPA between 3.50 and 3.79 for second honors.
Founded in 1887, Clark University is a liberal arts-based research university located in Worcester, Massachusetts. Learn more at clarku.edu.
University of Maryland Global Campus Announces Fall 2024 Graduates
University of Maryland Global Campus (UMGC) graduated nearly 5,900 students worldwide in the fall 2024 term. The following students in the area earned degrees:
- Thyare Nolden of Williamsburg, Bachelor of Science Magna Cum Laude in Psychology & Criminal Justice
- Freeman M. Gleaves of Yorktown, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration
- Amanda Caton of Hampton, Bachelor of Science in Social Science
Students Named to Dean’s List at University of Maryland Global Campus
More than 16,000 University of Maryland Global Campus students were named to the Dean’s List for the fall 2024 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 were named to the Dean’s List:
- Bush Amponsah, Hampton
- Ryan Arick, Hampton
- Roshean Barnett, Hampton
- Sarah Brown, Hampton
- Benjamin Butcher, Williamsburg
- Amanda Chamberlain, Yorktown
- Katyann Coulter, Williamsburg
- Alyssa Dinio, Yorktown
- Michael Esposito, Toano
- Julianna Fisher, Hampton
- Greg Garcia, Yorktown
- Fabian Gilmore, Hampton
- Tristan Girton, Grafton
- Jordan Harrigan, Hampton
- Natalya James, Williamsburg
- Lauri Lewis, Williamsburg
- Kevin Lilie, Yorktown
- Andy Lindquist, Langley Afb
- Danielle Lindquist, Hampton
- Sean Marcum, Yorktown
- Stephanie Martinez, Yorktown
- Jamarveous Norris, Yorktown
- Kalesei Orr, Williamsburg
- Wayne Perry, Williamsburg
- Porfirio Pimentel, Yorktown
- Carrie Pulley, Yorktown
- Roy Quiceno, Yorktown
- Rebeca Ruji, Langley Afb
- Marvin Skinner, Yorktown
- Nolan Smith, Yorktown
- Gibson Sower, Williamsburg
- Jacob Stewart, Williamsburg
- Michkel Tolbert, Hampton
- Christopher Walters, Yorktown
- Talia Wheat, Yorktown
- Maria Young, Yorktown
University of Maryland Global Campus was founded more than 75 years ago specifically to serve the higher education needs of working adults and military servicemembers. For more information, visit umgc.edu.
Tiana Thomas Named to the Fall 2024 Dean’s List at Georgia State University
Tiana Thomas of Hampton was named to the fall 2024 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.
Tiana Thomas Participates in Georgia State University’s 2025 MLK Day of Service
Thomas also participated in Georgia State University’s MLK Day of Service in honor of the vision and legacy of The Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., in January.
Each year Georgia State University honors The Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s life and work with numerous activities in January. Campus events feature lectures, discussions, celebration, and community service opportunities that reflect his dream and vision for civil rights and justice.
Nearly 600 Georgia State University students participated in the institution’s 2025 MLK Day of Service, volunteering for projects serving seniors, youth, people who are unhoused, members of the military, and other members of the greater community.
Georgia State University is located in Atlanta.
Jacoby Melton Named to Dean’s List at Georgia Tech for the Fall 2024 Semester
Jacoby Melton of Yorktown made the Dean’s List for the Fall 2024 semester at the Georgia Institute of Technology. This designation is awarded to undergraduate students who have earned a 3.0 or higher academic average for the semester.
Georgia Tech Fall 2024 Graduates Announced
Georgia Tech also presented degrees to approximately 6,400 undergraduate and graduate students during the Institute’s 267th Commencement exercises Dec. 12-14 at McCamish Pavilion (Ph.D. and bachelor’s) and Bobby Dodd Stadium (master’s).
Among the graduates were:
- Jonathan Choi of Williamsburg
- Daanish Fiaz of Williamsburg
- James Furches of Yorktown
Read about other accomplished scholars on Gold Letters: A Spotlight on Student Achievement and learn about Georgia Tech’s goal to attract, retain, and inspire more students by visiting Transforming Tomorrow: The Campaign for Georgia Tech.
The Georgia Institute of Technology, or Georgia Tech, is located in Atlanta. For more information, visit gatech.edu.
College of Charleston Announces President’s List and Dean’s List for Fall 2024
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:
- Anna Harris of Williamsburg was named to the President’s List. Harris is majoring in Psychology.
- Emily Littreal of Williamsburg was named to the Dean’s List. Littreal is majoring in Political Science.
- Bradley Wilkinson of Yorktown was named to the President’s List. Wilkinson is majoring in German Studies and Political Science.
Located in the heart of historic Charleston, South Carolina, the College of Charleston is a nationally recognized, public liberal arts and sciences university.
7,300-plus Huskers named to Deans’ List for fall 2024
More than 7,300 University of Nebraska-Lincoln students have been named to the Deans’ List for the fall semester of the 2024-25 academic year.
Qualification for the Deans’ List varies among the eight undergraduate colleges and the Explore Center. Listed below are the minimum requirements for each entity and the name of its respective dean or director. All qualifying grade-point averages are based on a four-point scale and a minimum number of graded semester hours. Students can be on the Deans’ List for more than one college.
- College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources, 3.75; Dean Tiffany Heng-Moss.
- College of Architecture, 3.75; Dean Kevin G. Van Den Wymelenberg.
- College of Arts and Sciences, 3.7; Acting Dean Patrick Dussault.
- College of Business, 3.6; Dean Kathy Farrell.
- College of Education and Human Sciences, 3.75; Interim Dean Nicholas J. Pace.
- College of Engineering, 3.5; Dean Lance C. Perez.
- College of Journalism and Mass Communications, 3.7; Dean Shari Veil.
- Hixson-Lied College of Fine and Performing Arts, 3.7; Dean Andy Belser.
- Explore Center for undeclared, pre-engineering, pre-health and pre-law students, 3.6; Senior Associate Vice Chancellor and Dean of Undergraduate Education Amy Goodburn.
Following is a list of area honorees:
- Williamsburg: Max Lubsen, freshman, Dean’s List, College of Arts and Sciences, film studies.
- Yorktown: Maxwell Frederic Sievenpiper, senior, Dean’s Lists, College of Business and College of Engineering, management and computer science.
For the full Deans’ List, visit https://go.unl.edu/deanslist-
Bridget Palermo Named to Muhlenberg College Dean’s List
A graduate of Jamestown High School, Bridget Palermo of Williamsburg, has been named to the fall 2024 Dean’s List while studying Music and Theatre at Muhlenberg College.
To be eligible for the Dean’s List, Muhlenberg College students must earn a GPA of 3.5 or better while taking three or more course units during a semester.
Founded in 1848, Muhlenberg is a highly selective, four-year residential, liberal arts college in the city of Allentown, Pennsylvania.
Faith Stumpf named to Mississippi State University’s fall 2024 President’s List
Faith Stumpf, of Williamsburg, was named to the Mississippi State University fall 2024 President’s List.
Stumpf is among 4,569 students who have attained this honor. Students on the President’s List 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.
Mississippi State University announces fall 2024 Deans’ List
Students named to the Deans’ List at Mississippi State 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.
MSU’s fall 2024 Deans’ List includes 2,661 students who attained this honor, and the following local students are included:
- Charles Goldstein, of Williamsburg
- Abigail Goodrich, of Yorktown
Mississippi State University is a national STEM-focused, doctoral degree-granting, land-grant university offering a wide range of educational experiences for learning and growth to a diverse student body of more than 23,000 students.
William Trogdon of Williamsburg named to fall 2024 President’s List at The Citadel
William Trogdon of Williamsburg is among the more than 90 cadets recognized for their outstanding work during the fall 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.
Approximately 30% of graduating cadets earn commissions into military service. The Citadel is only one of two remaining 24/7 military-structured colleges in the United States, other than the federal academies. With more than 180 cadets holding rank within the Corps, The Citadel provides a leadership lab, contributing to the fulfillment of its mission to educate and develop principled leaders.
Gold stars for fall 2024 awarded to Citadel cadets and students
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.
- Justice Gilliard of Williamsburg awarded gold stars for fall 2024 at The Citadel
- William Trogdon of Williamsburg awarded gold stars for fall 2024 at The Citadel
Cadets and students named to The Citadel’s fall 2024 dean’s list
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.
- Justice Gilliard of Williamsburg named to fall 2024 dean’s list
- William Trogdon of Williamsburg named to fall 2024 dean’s list
The Citadel’s iconic campus is located in Charleston, South Carolina.
Kaylee Lacomb, of Williamsburg, Named to Assumption University’s Fall 2024 Dean’s List
Assumption University has announced that Kaylee Lacomb, of Williamsburg, Class of 2026, has been named to the University’s Dean’s List for the fall 2024 semester. Students named to the Dean’s List must achieve a grade point average of 3.5 for a five-class, 15-credit semester to be included on the prestigious list, which is announced at the completion of the fall and spring semesters.
Assumption University, founded in 1904 by the Augustinians of the Assumption, is located in Worcester, Massachusetts. For more information about Assumption University, visit assumption.edu.
James Madison University announces fall 2024 president’s list
James Madison University announced that the following students made the president’s list for the fall 2024 semester.
- Matthew Hand of Seaford who is majoring in Exploratory.
- Peyton Herspold of Toano who is majoring in Inclusive Early Child Edu – BS.
- Julia Piasecki of Toano who is majoring in Comm Sciences & Disorders – BS.
- Sarah Cook of Toano who is majoring in Health Sciences – BS.
- Aleigh Custer of Williamsburg who is majoring in Comm Sciences & Disorders – BS.
- Melinda Fenick of Williamsburg who is majoring in Individualized Study – BIS.
- Caroline Fuller of Williamsburg who is majoring in Nursing – BSN.
- Ethan Gaul of Williamsburg who is majoring in Engineering – BS.
- Canyon Koenig of Williamsburg who is majoring in Architectural Design – BFA.
- Margaret Luck of Williamsburg who is majoring in Biology – BS.
- Abigail Middleton of Williamsburg who is majoring in Psychology – BS.
- Ryan Srivastava of Williamsburg who is majoring in Biology – BS.
- Anna Terracina of Williamsburg who is majoring in Health Sciences – BS.
- Zack Westenberger of Williamsburg who is majoring in Elementary Education – BS.
- Julia Pugh of Williamsburg who is majoring in Marketing – BBA.
- Julia Woolston of Williamsburg who is majoring in Psychology – BS.
- Kylie Brooks of Williamsburg who is majoring in Health Sciences – BS.
- Lucie Griffith of Williamsburg who is majoring in Geography – BS.
- Hannah Johnson of Williamsburg who is majoring in Biology – BS.
- Anna Yaugo of Williamsburg who is majoring in Hospitality Management – BS.
- Miranda Trojak of Williamsburg who is majoring in Music – BA.
- Eli Marshall of Williamsburg who is majoring in Music – BM.
- Jillian Cooke of Williamsburg who is majoring in Elementary Education – BS.
- Abigayle Howell of Williamsburg who is majoring in Comm Sciences & Disorders – BS.
- Seneca Humphries of Yorktown who is majoring in Anthropology – BA.
- Ryan Reid of Yorktown who is majoring in Marketing – BBA.
- Noor Richardson of Yorktown who is majoring in Individualized Study – BIS.
- Lily Scheeren of Yorktown who is majoring in Health Sciences – BS.
- Julia Good of Yorktown who is majoring in Social Work – BSW.
- Aspen Burton of Yorktown who is majoring in Health Sciences – BS.
- Madelyn Brendel of Yorktown who is majoring in Comm Sciences & Disorders – BS.
James Madison University announces fall 2024 graduates
James Madison University announced the following students who graduated during the December 2024 commencement exercises.
- Samantha Blanks of Yorktown who graduated with a degree in Writing Rhet & Tech Comm – BS.
- Jackson Daley of Yorktown who graduated with a degree in Sport & Rec Management – BS.
- Joel Froyen of Yorktown who graduated with a degree in Media Arts and Design – BA.
- Madisson Joye of Yorktown who graduated with a degree in Psychology – BA.
- Samantha Lazarus of Yorktown who graduated with a degree in Occupational Therapy – MOT.
- Ana Mummert of Yorktown who graduated with a degree in Nursing – BSN.
- Avery Pinder of Toano who graduated with a degree in Kinesiology – MS.
- Nia Rucker of Williamsburg who graduated with a degree in Writing Rhet & Tech Comm – BS.
- Wardell Smith of Williamsburg who graduated with a degree in Business Administration – MBA.
- Heidi Uvodich of Williamsburg who graduated with a degree in Physician Asst Studies – MPAS.
- Aaron Wynder of Yorktown who graduated with a degree in Finance – BBA.
James Madison University announces fall 2024 honors graduates
James Madison University announced the following students who graduated with honors during the December 2024 commencement exercises.
- Lucie Griffith of Williamsburg who graduated Summa Cum Laude with a degree(s) in Geography – BS.
- Emma Howell of Williamsburg who graduated Cum Laude with a degree(s) in Health Sciences – BS.
- Corinne Lugent of Yorktown who graduated Cum Laude with a degree(s) in Health Sciences – BS.
- Madeline Moniak of Williamsburg who graduated Cum Laude with a degree(s) in Nursing – BSN.
- Jordyn Tunstall of Williamsburg who graduated Magna Cum Laude with a degree(s) in Kinesiology – BS.
Founded in 1908, James Madison University is a public university located in Virginia’s Shenandoah Valley.
Devin Weingarten Named to CCTC’s Fall 2024 President’s List for Part-Time Students
Devin Weingarten, of Hampton, was named to the CCTC Fall 2024 President’s List for Part-time Students.
Weingarten was among more than 320 students named to the Summer 2024 President’s list.
The Part-Time President’s List recognizes students who were enrolled in 6-11 credit hours and achieved a 4.0 grade-point average for the term.
Central Carolina Technical College is a comprehensive, public, two-year institution of higher education serving primarily the region of Clarendon, Kershaw, Lee and Sumter counties in South Carolina and confers associate degrees, diplomas and certificates. Learn more at cctech.edu.
Dean’s, President’s Lists Students Named for UA Fall 2024 Term
A total of 14,631 students enrolled during 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).
Local students include:
- Cassidy Lee of Toano was named to the Presidents List.
- Abigail Hume of Williamsburg was named to the Deans List.
- Vivian Lappas of Williamsburg was named to the Deans List.
- Ryan Priest of Williamsburg was named to the Deans List.
- Madeline Sedor of Williamsburg was named to the Presidents List.
- Kimora Branch of Yorktown was named to the Presidents List.
- Ava Michel of Yorktown was named to the Deans List.
The University of Alabama, part of The University of Alabama System, is the state’s flagship university.
