Samford University recognized 2,408 students named to the Dean’s List for the spring 2026 semester.

To qualify for the dean’s list, a student must have earned a minimum 3.5 gradepoint average out of a possible 4.0 while attempting at least 12 credit hours of coursework. The Dean’s List is the highest academic recognition given by the school at the end of each semester.

Lakeway Area students named to the list include Ethan Bullock, of Andersonville; Sara Rankin, of Morristown and Lillie Inman, of Talbott.

Located in the Homewood suburb of Birmingham, Samford is a leading Christian university offering undergraduate programs grounded in the liberal arts with an array of nationally recognized graduate and professional schools. Founded in 1841, Samford enrolls 6,324 students from 44 states, Puerto Rico and 16 countries in its 10 academic schools: arts, arts and sciences, business, divinity, education, health professions, law, nursing, pharmacy and public health.

Ranked among U.S. News & World Report’s 35 Most Beautiful College Campuses, Samford fields 17 athletic teams that compete in the tradition-rich Southern Conference and boasts one of the highest scores in the nation for its 97% Graduation Success Rate among all NCAA Division I schools.

Nicholas Grimaldi Named to College of Charleston’s Spring 2026 President’s List

Nicholas Grimaldi, of Morristown, was named to the College of Charleston Spring 2026 President’s List. Grimaldi is majoring in Exercise Science.

To qualify for the President’s List (Highly Distinguished), students must earn a GPA of 3.800 or higher and complete a minimum of 12 semester hours.

Founded in 1770, the College of Charleston’s mission is to provide students with a world-class education in the arts and sciences, business and technology, engineering and health sciences. The College provides a creative and intellectually stimulating environment where students are challenged and guided by a committed and caring faculty of distinguished teacher-scholars.

The city of Charleston serves as a living and learning laboratory for student experiences and opportunities for career development.

The university bridges the old with the new in a setting that is truly extraordinary – where historic character and forward- looking innovation come together to shape a distinctive and inspiring environment for learning.

A College of Charleston education focuses on discovery and personal growth, as well as preparation for life, work, and service to our society.

Lakeway Area Students named to UM Global Campus Dean’s List

Four Lakeway Area students are among more than 20,000 University of Maryland Global Campus students named to the Dean’s List for the spring 2026 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 for the term, and maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.5 at UMGC.

Lakeway Area students named to the Dean’s List were: Thomas Bazor, of Morristown; Brandon Fordham, of Jefferson City; Oscar Gotay Vega, of Morristown; and Anthony Tumbarello, of Mosheim.

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 100 degrees and certificates backed by the reputation of a state university and the University System of Maryland.

For more information, visit umgc.edu.