Education Briefs Jan. 7

Published 10:26 am Sunday, January 7, 2024

By Staff reports

Area students graduate from Piedmont University

DEMOREST — Piedmont University congratulates the 168 students who completed degree requirements during the fall 2023 semester.

Piedmont’s Vice President for Academic Affairs Bruce Willis addressed the graduates during a commencement ceremony held Friday, Dec. 15, in the Johnny Mize Athletic Center on the Demorest campus.

Area graduates included:

  • Patricia McCrae of Valdosta, earned the MAT in Special Education degree.
  • Issa Young of Valdosta, earned the EDS in Music Education degree.

Brooks earns Piedmont University dean’s list honor

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DEMOREST — Ileynaret Brooks of Valdosta is among the nearly 270 Piedmont University students who earned a GPA of 3.50-3.99 to qualify for the dean’s list for the fall 2023 semester.

Georgia Military College announces President’s List

The following area students were named to the President’s List at Georgia Military College: William Bennett, Beatrice Bogiatto, Leah Brisk, William Byers, Amy Calel, Ansley Carter, Jonathan Crowell, Elijah Dagner, Wyatt Fender, Dexter Jessen, Taylor King, Jacob King, Larissa Maldonado Ramos, Brad Marion, Corbin McDaniel, Jazmyne Noah, Joseph Pezent, Alexander Restivo, Jamaya Riley, Lane Smith, Ashton Thompson, Madison Williams, D’Angelo Williams, Tyler Young.

Georgia Military College announces Dean’s List

The following area students were named to the Dean’s List at Georgia Military College: Joshua Anderson, Jordyn Astarb, Marcus Barajas, Caden Barker, Isabella Bowles, Michellangelo Brown, Heather Bryan, Erik Burger, Miranda Cargle, Brian Chris, Jeron Clark, Emily Coombs, Landyn Danforth, Paris Davis, Zachary Davis, Summer Davis, Dymon Dean, Thalea Doe, Madeline Flowers, Jacob Gallegos, Mary Gioeli, Adrian Graham, Kalynn Guyton, Brianna Haefele, Jonathan Harris, Christopher Helton, Christopher Horne, Katelyn Hunt, Alexis Isbell, Sheddina Johnson, Dianna Johnson, Luzvi Lucas Zacarias, Ashlin Meadows, Joseph Mixson, Armani Mobley, Michael Moore, Terell Murray, Shelby Nix, Dante Nowakowski, Kinsley O’Steen, Jenna Plymel, Symiah Rainey, Shania Roberston, Baileigh Rowland, Matthew Settle, Fabian Solomon, Benjamin Stelly, Paige Stoddard, Gracie Thompson, Timothy Travis, Steven Wade, Madison Waters, Ariel Williams, Rayne Williams.

Angelo State University announces Fall 2023 graduates

SAN ANGELO, Texas — Angelo State University in San Angelo, Texas, conferred 625 undergraduate and graduate degrees on 620 graduates during the 2023 fall commencement exercises on Dec. 16 at the ASU Junell Center/Stephens Arena.

A full list of the graduates is available on the ASU website at angelo.edu/commencement.

Graduates from Valdosta include:

  • Jonathan Blanton of Valdosta: Master of Science in Global Security Studies.
  • Bradley Ebers of Valdosta: Master of Science in Global Security Studies.

University of North Georgia announces president’s list

DAHLONEGA — University of North Georgia (UNG) President Michael P. Shannon recognized students who achieved a 4.0 GPA during the fall 2023 semester. Students enrolled in 12 or more credit hours in bachelor’s degree programs who achieved a 4.0 grade point average were named to the president’s Honor Roll. Students enrolled in associate degree or dual enrollment programs who met the same level of achievement were named to the president’s list.

Area students include:

  • Adel:Mackenzie Sanders.
  • Nashville: Sammy Hand.
  • Valdosta: Erin Halter, Julian Steel.

University of North Georgia announces dean’s lists

DAHLONEGA — The deans of each of UNG’s colleges announced the names of those students who made their respective lists for fall 2023.

Dean’s list recognition is achieved by having at least a 3.5 grade point average, carrying 12 or more credit hours in one semester and having no grade lower than B. Dean’s list honorees included:

Area students include:

  • Adel: Emma Lawrence.
  • Enigma: Jacob Schneider.
  • Hahira: Christopher Manwell.
  • Valdosta: Susanna Shaw.

Layton earns Piedmont University Dean’s List honor

DEMOREST — Laurana Layton of Valdosta, is among the nearly 270 Piedmont University students who earned a GPA of 3.50-3.99 to qualify for the dean’s list for the fall 2023 semester.

Area residents make Dean’s List at Georgia Southwestern State University

AMERICUS — The following local residents made the Fall 2023 Dean’s List at Georgia Southwestern State University and were among 701 students recognized for scholastic achievement.

To be eligible for the Dean’s List, a student must earn a semester GPA of 3.5 or better and take a minimum of 12 credit hours.

Area students include:

  • Enigma: Autumn Purvis.
  • Nashville: Bonnie Exum .
  • Valdosta: Andrew Kirt.
  • Naylor: Bonnie Lindsey.

Berry College announces Fall 2023 dean’s list

ROME — The Dean’s List honors students who posted an academic average of 3.5 or better on a 4.0 scale while carrying a class load of at least 12 hours during the semester.

Area students include:

  • Hahira: Michela Marshall, Gavin Brown.
  • Sparks: Christopher Bryan.
  • Valdosta: Lindsey Marshall, Rosa Sanchez Alvarado, Carson King, Caitlin Herring, Bradley Porter.

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