VALDOSTA - More than 2,000 students were named to Valdosta State University’s Spring 2025 Dean’s List.

To qualify for Dean’s List at VSU, students must achieve a semester grade point average of 3.50 or higher on nine or more semester hours with an institutional grade point average of 3.00 or higher. Please note that developmental studies, transient, and graduate students are not eligible for Dean’s List status. This list of distinguished and accomplished students who are exemplifying excellence in the attainment of their educational goals includes the following area residents: Makayla Robinson of Hinesville Brandon Mallory of Hinesville Xavier Harrison of Ludowici Ansley Hendrix of Midway Xavier Anderson of Hinesville Salma Casas of Ludowici Cinia Bailey of Hinesville Octavia Ricks of Glennville Larisa Dyess of Glennville Makayla Smith of Glennville Linda Becerra of Glennville Grace Driggers of Glennville Josi Mcgowan of Ludowici Chloe Stanfield of Glennville Kamiyah Fudge Robinson of Hinesville Rachel Strickland of Ludowici Monica Chihuahua of Glennville Katja Vickers of Hinesville Shelbi McKinzie of Ludowici Makiya Floyd of Hinesville Bailey Lairamore of Hinesville Mallory Hall of Hinesville Desiree Grant of Glennville Walker Randall of Glennville Tiffany Ferguson of Hinesville Hope Mitchell of Hinesville Teena Rowan of Hinesville Kara Gill of Hinesville

University of Alabama

TUSCALOOSA, Alabama - A total of 14,289 students enrolled during spring semester 2025 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: Emma Morgan of Glennville was named to the Deans List.

Arriyana Hayes of Hinesville was named to the Deans List.

Sarah Wiser of Hinesville was named to the Presidents List.

Esme Uribe of Ludowici was named to the Deans List.

Over 6,000 degrees were awarded during The University of Alabama’s spring 2025 commencement ceremonies at Coleman Coliseum. The University provides numerous opportunities for service and growth through its educational, social and cultural experiences.

Local students include: Maggie Greer of Glennville received the following degree: Master of Science.

degree: Bachelor of Arts.

Middle Tennessee State University

MURFREESBORO, Tennessee - Middle Tennessee State University is congratulating 5,986 students who appear on the dean’s list for the Spring 2025 semester, including Nadia Jones of Ludowici.

To qualify for this distinction, an undergraduate student must maintain a current semester gradepoint average of 3.5 or above and earn at least 12 semester hours.

Geogia State University

ATLANTA - More than 4,000 students graduated from Georgia State University at the conclusion of the Spring 2025 semester. Graduating students were honored during the university’s 110th commencement exercises in May.

Graduating students from the area include the following: Franck Acka of Hinesville, an Associate of Science degree in Health Science Professions Dwayne Allen of Midway, an Associate of Science with studies in Health Science Professions, studying in the Nursing Interest pathway Monice Battle of Hinesville, a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology DeWayne Johnson of Fort Stewart, a Master of Public Health degree, with a concentration in Health Promotion & Behavior

Upper Iowa University

FAYETTE, Iowa - Upper Iowa University has announced the Dean’s List for the 2025 Spring Semester. To be honored, a student must have earned a minimum 3.50 grade point average and be enrolled as a full-time student.

Chase Chance of Ludowici Jeffrey Gerbier of Ludowici Quintavious Stepney of Fort Stewart

Georgia College and State University

MILLEDGEVILLE - Georgia College and State University recently recognized nearly 1,500 students at its spring 2025 commencement ceremony, including: Victoriyah Friend, of Hinesville, earned a Bachelor of Science degree Carleigh Griner, of Glennville, earned a Master of Science in Nursing degree Angela Hartley, of Ludowici, earned a Master of Science in Nursing degree