Education News
Lindquist earns degree from UMGC
Dana Ann Lindquist of Jefferson City, earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from University of Maryland Global Campus in fall 2025.
Lindquist was one of more than 6,400 students worldwide who earned degrees from UMGC in the fall 2025 term.
University of Maryland Global Campus was founded more than 75 years ago specifically to serve the higher education needs of working adults and military servicemembers. Today, UMGC is the largest provider of postsecondary education in Maryland and continues its global tradition with online and hybrid courses, more than 175 classroom and service locations worldwide, and more than 135 degrees and certificates backed by the reputation of a state university and the University System of Maryland. For more information, visit umgc.edu.
Seay named to ETSU Fall 2025 Dean’s List
Jacob Seay, of Rogersville, was named to the East Tennessee State University fall 2025 Dean’s List.
Seay is among more than 4,700 students named to the fall 2025 Dean’s List.
To receive this honor, undergraduate students must pass a minimum of 12 credits, excluding audits, and earn a grade point average of at least 3.5 or above with no grade below a B minus.
East Tennessee State University was founded in 1911 with a singular mission: to improve the quality of life for people in the region and beyond. Through its world-class health sciences programs and interprofessional approach to health care education, ETSU is a highly-respected leader in rural health research and practices.
The University also boasts nationally-ranked programs in the arts, technology, computing and media studies. ETSU serves approximately 14,000 students each year and is ranked among the Top 10 percent of colleges in the nation for students graduating with the least amount of debt.
Brian Clark named to Ohio
University’s Fall 2025 Provost’s List
Ohio University College of Health Sciences and Professions student Brian Clark, of Morristown, has been named to OHIO’s Fall 2025 Provost’s List.
At the end of each semester, Ohio University’s undergraduate students are evaluated based on their semester GPA and hours to determine placement on the President’s List, Dean’s List or Provost’s List.
The Provost’s List recognition is shared with high-achieving, part-time undergraduate students who exemplify academic success. Qualifying students must possess a 3.5 or greater GPA and between 6 and 11.99 credit hours attempted for letter grades that are used to calculate GPA.
In fall semester 2025, approximately 2,200 of Ohio University’s part-time undergraduate students qualified for the Provost’s List.
Michael Murray named to Ohio U’s Fall 2025 President’s List
Ohio University college student Michael Murray, of Rogersville, has been named to Ohio University’s Fall 2025 President’s List.
At the end of each semester, Ohio University’s undergraduate students are evaluated based on their semester GPA and hours to determine placement on the President’s List, Dean’s List or Provost’s List.
The President’s List distinction is presented to undergraduate students who exhibit an exceptional commitment to academic excellence each semester. Criteria for the President’s List include a 4.0 GPA for the given semester with a minimum of 12 credit hours attempted for letter grades that are used to calculate GPA.
In fall semester 2025, approximately 2,500 Ohio University undergraduate students qualified for OHIO’s President’s List.
Ohio University strives to be the best student-centered, transformative learning community in America, where students realize their promise, faculty advance knowledge, staff achieve excellence, and alumni become global leaders. OHIO is committed to fostering, embracing, and celebrating diversity in all its forms.

