CULLMAN, Ala. – Listed are educational achievements submitted by colleges and universities for area students.
Berry College Class of 2025
ROME, Ga. – Berry College welcomed its newest class of graduates.
- Summer Laymaster of Cullman earned a BS in Biology
- Mary Page of Cullman earned a BA in Theatre
Jax State recognizes Emerging Scholars for spring 2025
JACKSONVILLE, Ala. – Jacksonville State University honors high school students who have earned a 3.5 GPA or higher while completing dual enrollment courses at the university in spring 2025.
- Callie Swafford of Cullman
- Scarlett Locklin of Cullman
- Andee Simms of Cullman
- Nevaeh Green of Cullman
- Aryana Parks of Cullman
Caleb Norman achieves spring 2025 Dean’s List at Belmont University
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Belmont University recently released the Dean’s List for the spring 2025 semester. Approximately 47% of the University’s 6,912 undergraduate students qualified for the spring 2025 Dean’s List, including Caleb Norman (Cullman).
“Achieving the Dean’s List accomplishment showcases the resilience, discipline and academic excellence of these deserving Belmont students,” said Dr. David Gregory, provost & executive vice president for academic excellence. “To maintain this level of achievement while also navigating the full experience of being a student requires extraordinary balance and commitment. Through their pursuit of wisdom, ownership of their growth, uplifting of others and purposeful living, these students exemplify the very essence of what it means to live with soul as members of Belmont’s thriving community.”
Dean’s List eligibility is based on a minimum course load of 12 hours and a quality grade point average of 3.5 with no grade below a C.
McKenzee Gregory named to Belhaven University’s spring 2025 Dean’s List
JACKSON, Miss. – Congratulations to Belhaven University student McKenzee Gregory, of Hanceville, on being named to the Belhaven University spring 2025 Dean’s List.
Gregory is among a select number of students named to the Dean’s List. To be eligible for the Dean’s List, a student must achieve a grade point average of 3.4-3.99 while taking a full course load of at least 12 semester hours.
Jacob Hilb graduates from Marion Military Institute on Dean’s List
MARION, Ala. – Jacob Stephen Hilb of Cullman, a graduate of Mother of Divine Grace School, completed the Marion Military Institute spring 2025 semester on the college’s Dean’s List. This academic achievement requires a GPA of 3.5-3.99. Hilb is now a Marion Made graduate, earning an associate’s degree on May 10.
Alyssa Marie Jones graduates from Lee University
CLEVELAND, Tenn. – Alyssa Marie Jones of Arab, graduated Summa Cum Laude with the Bachelor of Arts in Intercultural Studies, Global Transformation from Lee University during the 193rd commencement exercises on May 10, 2025.
Jones was among more than 485 students who received undergraduate and graduate diplomas.
Jax State announces spring 2025 President’s List
JACKSONVILLE, Ala. – More than 1,000 students were named to the President’s List at Jacksonville State University for their outstanding academic performance in spring 2025. To be named to the President’s List, students must earn a perfect 4.0 GPA for the semester while completing at least 12 hours of GPA course credit.
- Allie Sartin of Cullman
- Josie Puccio of Arab
- Heather Sharpe of Falkville
- Elizabeth Brady of Cullman
- Jason Hancock of Bremen
- Arlin Valentin-Arreguin of Arab
- Ryan Fannell of Cullman
- Rudi Barnette of Cullman
- Keagan Hardin of Cullman
- Lindsey Hyde of Cullman
- Kolton Guthrie of Cullman
- Kinley Coots of Falkville
- Gracie Abbott of Logan
Jax State announces spring 2025 Dean’s List
JACKSONVILLE, Ala. – More than 1,300 students have been named to the Dean’s List for their outstanding academic performance at Jacksonville State University in spring 2025. To be named to the Dean’s List, students must earn a 3.5-3.99 GPA for the semester while completing at least 12 GPA hours of course credit.
- Nathan Zills of Cullman
- Jonathan Zepedatrejo of Cullman
- Chloe Thompson of Cullman
- Robert Pitts of Holly Pond
- Stella Phillips of Vinemont
- Emma Stewart of Arab
- James Thompson of Bremen
- Charles Huffman of Baileyton
- Drake Bannister of Arab
- Jamie Mezick of Cullman
- Ashley Mcclintock of Cullman
- Emma Hinote of Arab
- Gracie Hopkins of Arab
- Kennedy Byer of Joppa
- Callie Kirkland of Arab
Berry College spring Dean’s List
ROME, Ga. – 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.
- Summer Laymaster of Cullman
- Mary Page of Cullman
Mason Tinsley named to Dean’s List at UNG for spring 2025
DAHLONEGA, Ga. – Mason Tinsley of Arab made the spring 2025 Dean’s List at the University of North Georgia (UNG) for achieving at least a 3.5 grade-point average, carrying 12 or more credit hours in one semester and having no grade lower than B.
Samford University students named to spring Dean’s List
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – Samford University recognizes 2,222 students named to the Dean’s List for the spring 2025 semester.
To qualify for the Dean’s List, a student must have earned a minimum 3.5 grade point 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.
- Anna Sularin, TFY-Perform/Teach Artistry major of Arab
- Hensley Elrod, Biology major of Arab
- Marcella Ingram, Public Health major of Arab
- Kate Maze, Psychology major of Arab
- Emma Dodd, Early Chldhd/Elem/SpecEd/Colla major of Bremen
- Lauren Smith, English major of Crane Hill
- Ava Fales, Theatre major of Cullman
- Emma Murphree, Psychology major of Cullman
- Gracie Lee, Pre-Business major of Hanceville
- Abby Waldrep, Pre-Pharmacy Curric-Undeclared major of Logan
- Lillie Morrow, Neuroscience major of Vinemont
- Dayton Roberts, Law and History major of Addison
