Georgia Southwestern

Ariana Carby of Midway was among approximately 400 students, who graduated from Georgia Southwestern State University, during the Fall 2016 Commencement Ceremony on Dec. 9.

Carby earned a Bachelor’s of Science in information technology

Valdosta State University

VALDOSTA — Valdosta State University has announced its fall 2016 dean’s list. More than 1,600 students earned spots, including:

Taylor Alexandria Andre of Glennville

Amy Nicole Butler of Midway

Kyana Lanette Calhoun of Ludowici

Hannah Rebecca Golden of Ludowici

Shanta Leticia Johnson of Ludowici

Darius Odell Kitchings of Hinesville

Ashley Marie Mason of Ludowici

Madison Lynn McArthur of Glennville

Madison Alexandria Preston of Hinesville

Students who achieve a semester grade point average of 3.50 or higher on nine or more semester hours with an institutional gpa of 3.00 or higher are recognized by being placed on the list.

Troy University

Troy University listed two local students to its chancellor’s list for the fall 2016 semester:

Patrick Stankard of Fort Stewart

Alexi Limer of Hinesville

Troy also recognized students who graduated during the fall.

They include:

Shonterious Atkins of Fort Stewart, who earned an associate of science in general education

Sheena Hill of Allenhurst, bachelor’s of science