Area students recognized by colleges, universities
Local students are recognized for excellence by colleges, universities.
University of Maryland Global Campus — Dean’s List
ADELPHI, MD — More than 11,500 University of Maryland Global Campus students were named to the Dean’s List for the summer 2025 term. To be eligible for the honor, a student must complete at least six credits during the term, earn a grade-point average of at least 3.5, and maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.5 at UMGC.
The following students from this area were named to the Dean’s List:
Kristina Akins of Leesburg
Caleb Averbeck of Albany
Kaleatrice Ford of Albany
Allen Janis of Albany
Tiffany Joiner of Leesburg
Kameron Williams of Albany
Troy University — Global Scholars
TROY, Ala. — Troy University has announced its inaugural cohort of the University Honors Global Scholars Program. The program provides an elite academic experience for high-achieving students, blending interdisciplinary learning with global engagement. Local students in the program include Ethan Newsome of Leesburg.
Georgia Southwestern State University — President’s, Dean’s Lists, Freshman Class
AMERICUS — The following local residents made the Summer 2025 President’s List at Georgia Southwestern State University and were among 607 students recognized for scholastic achievement.
Savannah Berger of Sylvester
Connor Mathis of Albany
Afeni Powers of Dawson
Amelia Reed of Leesburg
Nivea Thomas of Sylvester
Lillie Wood of Leesburg
The following local residents made the Summer 2025 Dean’s List at Georgia Southwestern State University:
Edith Acevedo Cordero of Leesburg
John Branch of Smithville
Connor Briggs of Leesburg
Tiffany Bush of Leesburg
Antoinette Dewberry of Camilla
Jordan Ellis of Leesburg
Catherine Forehand of Pelham
Lindsey Fortson of Sylvester
Mikaylah Irvin of Albany
Alisha Kumar of Leesburg
Chase Moore of Leesburg
Daniel Odom of Smithville
Ricardo Ruiz-Garcia of Albany
Kentravious Shannon of Albany
Annetra Tillman of Dawson
Alexcia West of Albany
More than 520 incoming freshmen began classes at Georgia Southwestern State University recently, including a number of local students:
(Note: For the complete list of all local students, visit:https://media.meritpages.com/signup?r=2210&p=73f08&mle=145253.)
First-year students were officially welcomed to the University community at the Freshman Convocation held. Each student was given a silver Presidential Challenge Coin by GSW President Michelle Johnston to signify the beginning of their college journey at Georgia Southwestern. Upon graduation, they will receive a gold coin in its place, bestowing the silver coin to someone who made a signigicant impact on them during their time at Georgia Southwestern.
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