Creus named to Dean’s List at UNG for fall 2023

DAHLONEGA, Ga. — Keila Creus of Cape Coral made the fall 2023 Dean’s List at the University of North Georgia for achieving at least a 3.5 grade point average, carrying 12 or more credit hours in one semester and having no grade lower than B.

Positioned in the fastest-growing region of the state, the University of North Georgia comprises five campuses united by a single mission focused on academic excellence and academic and co-curricular programs to develop students into leaders for a global society. The University of North Georgia is a University System of Georgia leadership institution and is The Military College of Georgia. With more than 18,000 students, the University of North Georgia is one of the state’s largest public universities. The university offers more than 100 programs of study ranging from certificate and associate degrees to doctoral programs.

For more information, visit ung.edu.

Tyler named to Columbia College Fall 2023 Semester Dean’s List

COLUMBIA, Mo. – Columbia College recently announced its dean’s list for the Fall 2023 Semester (August-December 2023). To be named to the dean’s list, a student must have completed 12 credit hours in a 16-week period and achieved a minimum GPA of 3.5 on a 4.0-point scale.

Among those named to the dean’s list is Shalisa Tyler of Cape Coral, who attended online.

Founded in 1851 in Columbia, Missouri, Columbia College has been helping students advance their lives through higher education for more than 170 years. As a private, nonprofit institution, the college takes pride in its small classes, experienced faculty and quality educational programs. With 25 locations across the country, about half of which are on military installations, students may enroll in day, evening or online classes. The college is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. Columbia College has more than 97,000 alumni worldwide. For more information, visit ccis.edu.

Mercer University announces Fall 2023 President’s, Dean’s lists

MACON, Ga. – Mercer University recently announced the President’s List and Dean’s List for the fall 2023 semester. Inclusion on these lists requires students to meet rigorous GPA standards specific to the college or school within the University.

The following area student earned a place on the lists:

• Shannon Dougherty, senior, School of Business, President’s List

Founded in 1833, Mercer University is a dynamic and comprehensive center of undergraduate, graduate and professional education. The University enrolls more than 9,100 students in 12 schools and colleges – liberal arts and sciences, law, pharmacy, medicine, business, engineering, education, theology, music, nursing, health professions, and professional advancement – on major campuses in Macon and Atlanta, medical school sites in Macon, Savannah and Columbus, and at regional academic centers in Henry and Douglas counties.

Holloway makes Fall 2023 Academic Achievement List at Georgia Southwestern State University

AMERICUS, Ga. — Hannah Holloway, a resident of St. James City, made the Fall 2023 Academic Achievement List at Georgia Southwestern State University and was among 701 students recognized for scholastic achievement.

To be eligible for the Academic Achievement List, a student must previously earn at least 12 credit hours at GSW, be enrolled in 3 to 11 hours of courses, and earn a 3.5 or higher GPA.

Founded in 1906, Georgia Southwestern State University is a public, four-year unit of the University System of Georgia with approximately 3,000 students. Georgia Southwestern offers professional programs of study as well as degrees in the arts, humanities, sciences and graduate programs in business, computer science, education, English, and nursing.

Visit gsw.edu for additional information.

Application deadline for HEM Fellowship Feb. 15

The Institute for Citizens & Scholars is accepting applications for the Higher Education Media Fellowship. The deadline to apply is Feb. 15. The Higher Education Media Fellowship aims to increase the number of journalists with the tools and networks to provide richer and more comprehensive coverage of post-secondary education, particularly career and technical education.

The HEM Fellowship is open to all U.S. journalists whose work experience includes reporting on education and associated workforce development, social, or public policy issues. Potential Fellows will be early- and mid-career journalists working in any type of media.

The award amount is $10,000.

Questions may be directed to ctemedia@citizensandscholars.org.

Sinclair named to Troy University Provost’s List

TROY, Ala. — Sarah Sinclair of Matlacha Isles has been named to the Provost’s List at Troy University for the Fall Semester/Term 2 of the 2023-2024 academic year.

The Provost’s List honors full-time undergraduate students who are registered for at least 12 semester hours and who have a grade point average of at least 3.65.

Troy University is a public, historic, international university with 22,500 students and 154,000 alumni. Students on the Troy, Ala., campus enjoy a traditional college experience, while adult students are the centers of attention at campuses in Dothan, Montgomery and Phenix City, Ala., as well as at locations around the world and online.