Education Notes – 2/10/23
Green earns Dean’s List recognition at Valdosta State University
VALDOSTA, Ga. — Valdosta State University has announced that Alexis Green of Cape Coral has earned a spot on the Fall 2022 Dean’s List.
Dean’s List honors are reserved for the highest achieving students at VSU. Green is one of more than 1,700 students recognized for exemplifying excellence in the attainment of their educational goals.
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.
Established in 1906, Valdosta State University is a comprehensive university offering both extensive academic, cultural and social opportunities of a major university and small classes and close, personal attention of smaller institutions. VSU boasts nearly 200 academic programs leading to associate, bachelor, master, specialist and doctoral degrees as well as options to add a certification, minor, endorsement or certificate to that degree.
For more information, visit valdosta.edu.
Varkoly earns degree from University of Maryland Global Campus
ADELPHI, Md.- Evelyn Varkoly of Cape Coral earned a bachelor of science cum laude in psychology from University of Maryland Global Campus in fall 2022.
Varkoly was one of more than 7,600 students worldwide who earned degrees from UMGC in the fall. Graduates came from all 50 states, five U.S. territories, and 18 countries.
Celebrating its 75th anniversary, University of Maryland Global Campus was established in 1947 to serve adults in the workforce. Today, UMGC enrolls some 90,000 students annually, offering bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degree programs, as well as certificates in more than 125 fully online, hybrid and face-to-face programs and specializations.
UMGC now offers classes to military service personnel and their families at more than 180 locations in more than 20 countries. More than half of the university’s students are active-duty military personnel, their families, members of the National Guard and veterans.
For additional information, please visit umgc.edu.
Noetzel named to University of Rhode Island Dean’s List
KINGSTON, RI — The University of Rhode Island has announced that Abigail Noetzel of Cape Coral has been named to the Fall 2022 Dean’s List. Students named to the Dean’s List represent nearly all of Rhode Island’s cities and towns, all six New England states, New York and New Jersey, and many other states and countries.
To be included on the Dean’s List, full-time students must have completed 12 or more credits for letter grades which are GPA applicable during a semester and achieved at least a 3.30 quality point average. Part-time students qualify with the accumulation of 12 or more credits for letter grades which are GPA applicable earning at least a 3.30 quality point average.
To view the entire Dean’s List, visit: uri.edu/academics/deans-list/.
Founded in 1892, the University of Rhode Island is the principal public flagship research and graduate institution in Rhode Island. It has more than 14,500 undergraduate students and 2,200 graduate students representing 48 states and 76 countries across the globe. With 203 academic programs, URI offers its undergraduate, graduate and professional students educational opportunities. To learn more, visit: uri.edu.
Kenna-Shadrick earns Dean’s List honor at Lee University
CLEVELAND, Tenn. — Lee University has announced that Caleigh Kenna-Shadrick of Cape Coral has earned Dean’s List honors during the Fall 2022 semester.
Dean’s List recognition is earned by full-time, undergraduate students with a semester grade point average between 3.7 and 4.00.
Lee University is a private, Christ-centered university located in Cleveland, Tennessee, in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains. Over the past three decades, Lee has experienced remarkable transformations including significant growth in academic programs, athletics, institutional facilities, student enrollment and faculty expertise and diversity. For more information, visit leeuniversity.edu.
Alliance for the Arts to host popular Spring Break Arts Camp
The Alliance for the Arts will be hosting its popular Spring Break Arts Camp again this year March 20-24. Registration opened Jan. 27, and is limited to 45 participants. This camp is open to any student currently enrolled in first grade through sixth grade.
This session of camp will focus on visual arts, with students learning a new medium each day. This will be a part of the new concept for the Summer Arts Camp that will be unveiled later this spring.
Adults are able to register students for single days or the full week. Prices for Spring Break Arts Camp start at $175 for Alliance members, with a daily rate of $50. Non-member weekly price starts at $225, and $60 per day.
Discounts per sibling are available as well as scholarship options.
Regular camp hours are 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Before and after-care are available 8 to 9 a.m. and 4 to 5 p.m. for an extra $10 per child.
Individuals aged 17 and up who are interested in a paid counselor position should visit ArtInLee.org for more information and to apply.
The Alliance for the Arts is a nonprofit community arts and cultural center located in Fort Myers.
For more information, please visit ArtInLee.org or call 239-939-2787.
To register, visit the Alliance website or Activ page.