Julia Powers of Garland was recently named to the dean's list at the College of William and Mary for the spring 2010 semester. 

To achieve this honor, a full-time degree seeking undergraduate student must take at least 12 credit hours and earn a 3.6 quality point average during the semester.

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Jessica Marie Humphrey was named to the dean’s list at Western Carolina University for the spring 2010 semester.

To qualify for the dean’s list, students must achieve at least a 3.5 grade-point average out of a possible 4.0 on a regular semester’s work of not less than 12 hours, excluding remedial courses, with no grade of D or F.

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The following students have been named to the Dean’s List at Stephen F. Austin State University for the spring semester:
     
Aaron Scott Adams                              
Claudia A Constancio-Pena                       
Barbara Fay Grimes                              
Erica Lynn Hastings            
Amanda Leigh Maxey            
Cheryl Antoinette Mitchell                      
Jessica Renee Pullin                            
Kaylie Marie Scherer   
Marshall Bryan Swann           
Byron Walker                    
Courtney Marie Young           

To be eligible for this honor, a student must be enrolled in 12 or more semester hours and maintain a grade-point average of 3.5.

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The following local residents have been named to the Spring 2010 Dean's List at Texas State University-San Marcos: 

Denim C. Pittman of Garland

Sara M. Darby of Garland

Luke Cross Abbett of Garland

Joseph D. Castleman of Garland

Amy E. Keaton of Garland

Heather M. Clarkson of Garland

Jeffrey M. Hogan of Garland

Kristina R. Anderson of Garland

Ryan S. Moeck of Garland

Elizabeth A. Farish of Rowlett

Sarah B. Hussein of Rowlett

Timothy G. Ashley of Rowlett

Matthew Glenn Falls of Rowlett

Courtney N. Cox of Rowlett

Chelsea N. Holston of Rowlett

Susan R. Loera of Rowlett

Jason R. Simonek of Rowlett

Ashley T. Helfinstine of Rowlett

Megan A. Erickson of Rowlett

Brittany Ann Mackrell of Rowlett

Amanda Brooke Mackrell of Rowlett

Kasandra G. Jamison-Hughes of Rowlett

Mikhaila J. Morales of Rowlett

Adam T. Middleton of Rowlett

To be named to the Dean's List, a student must earn a minimum grade-point average of 3.50 while carrying a class load of at least 12 hours.

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The following students from Garland have been named to the President’s Honor Roll at Stephen F. Austin State University for the spring semester:

Rachel Gilmore, music, and Victoria Oakes, communication disorders.

To be eligible for this honor, a student must be enrolled in 12 or more semester hours and maintain a grade point average of 4.0.

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Corey Hyden of Garland graduated from the Tulane University Law School with a Juris Doctor degree.

Tulane's Unified Commencement was held on May 15, 2010 in the Louisiana Superdome. The ceremony featured keynote speaker Anderson Cooper.

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University of North Texas

Paige Alyse Murry of Garland received her Bachelors of Science degree in Education from the University of North Texas during commencement ceremonies on May 15, 2010.  

 

She will be teaching fourth grade math and science at a Garland Independent School District campus.

 

 

 

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Loyola University
 

Leigh Erin Griffis from Rowlett received a Master of Science in Nursing degree from the College of Social Sciences.  New Orleans Saints quarterback and Super Bowl MVP Drew Brees addressed the Class of 2010 during the university's unified commencement ceremony.

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ETBU School of Natural and Social Sciences Honors Outstanding Students

The School of Natural and Social Sciences at East Texas Baptist University awarded year-end student awards for the 2009-2010 academic year during Honors Chapel held April 14, 2010.

Sachse native Mitch Barton was named Outstanding Psychology Student for the 2009-2010 academic year. He also was presented with the Outstanding Pre-Professional Senior Research Project award.

In addition, in a year-end ceremony held to honor  the outstanding students of the Fred M. Hale School of Business at East Texas Baptist University for the 2009-2010 academic year, the Florence Wood Quinn Achievement Award went to Zachary Spencer of Garland.

The Florence Wood Quinn Achievement Award is presented to the graduating business major who is a professed Christian, a citizen of the United States of America, has the highest overall grade point average among business majors, is recommended by the business school faculty, and has completed at least two years’ work at ETBU.

Stephen F. Austin - December 2009

The following students received degrees from Stephen F. Austin State University during December commencement exercises:
 

Derek Dewayne

Alexander Bryan

Kayla Michelle McAfee

Jeremy Keith Rhudy       

Kelly Anne Schrock

Shelly Alexis

Heather Nichole Anthony

Jarrod Micheal Thomas

UT Tyler - December 2009

Jennifer E. Staub of Garland received a bachelor of arts degree in political science; Bogan Kajtaz of Garland received a bachelor of arts degree in health and kinesiology; and Shelby Lynn Frink, also of Garland, received a bachelor of science in nursing degree from UT Tyler during fall commencement ceremonies held Dec. 18 and 19, 2009.  741 degree candidates were recognized in the UT Tyler R. Don Cowan Fine and Performing Arts Center.

Harding University - December 2009

Travis Jordan of Garland was among more than 350 students who received diplomas at commencement exercises at Harding University on Dec. 19, 2009. Jordan received a bachelor of business administration degree in management.

East Texas Baptist University - December 2009

Tanner Lee Rohne of Garland received a bachelor of science in education-all level kinesiology during commencement ceremonies on Dec. 19, 2009.  ETBU presented 69 degrees during the commencement ceremonies and has awarded 8,579 degrees in its history.

Texas State University, San Marcos - December 2009

Tara N. Gaffaney of Garland received a bachelor's degree in exercise and sports science; and Abigail Torres, also of Garland, received a bachelor's degree in agriculture-animal science during the spring commencement ceremonies at the university.

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Local residents named to Dean's Lists

Announcement  / March 1, 2010

Cassandra Franklin of Garland was named to the Dean's List at New York’s LIM College for the fall, 2009 semester.

To achieve this honor, students must earn a grade point average between 3.50 and 3.79.

Announcement  / March 1, 2010

Jacqueline R. Querubin of Garland was named to the Dean's List at Boston University for the fall semester.

Boston University is the fourth largest independent university in the U.S. with an enrollment of more than 29,000 students in its 17 schools and colleges.


Announcement  / February 22, 2010

Kathryn Ineich of Garland was named to the Dean's List at Saint Mary's College for the 2009 fall semester.
 

To receive this honor, a student must have a grade point average of at least 3.4 on a 4.0 scale.

 

Announcement  / February 18, 2010

Paige Alyse Murry of Garland has been named to the Dean's List and President's Honor Roll for the 2009 fall semester at the University of North Texas. She was also accepted into Kappa Delta Pi (National Honor Society of Educators).

Announcement  / February 15, 2010

Jessica Marie Humphrey of Garland was named to the Dean's List at Western Carolina University for the 2009 fall semester.

To qualify for this honor, students must achieve at least a 3.5 grade point average on a regular semester's work of not less than 12 hours.

Announcement  / February 15, 2010

Rebecca Brand of Garland has been named to the 2009 fall semester President’s Honor Roll at UT Tyler. 

To receive this honor, a student must have completed, in one semester, 12 or more semester credit hours with grades of “A” in all courses that carry grade points.

Announcement  / February 11, 2010

Nathanael Caldwell of Garland was named to the Dean's List for the 2009 fall semester at College of the Ozarks.

To qualify for this honor, students must maintain a 3.6 minimum grade point average and be enrolled in at least 15 credit hours

Announcement  / February 9, 2010

Kristen Lund of Garland has been named to the Dean's List for the 2009 fall semester at Trinity University. 

The Dean's List honors Trinity students who maintained a grade point average of 3.65 or better and were enrolled in a minimum of 15 semester hours.

Announcement  / February 9, 2010

The following Garland area students have been named to the President’s Honor Roll at Stephen F. Austin State University for the fall semester:

Cynthia Leigh Lennox
Dana Jean-Marie Gnerer
Courtney Marie Moore
Meaghan A Ocanas

To be eligible for this honor, students must be enrolled in at least 12 semester hours and maintain a grade point average of 4.0.

The following Garland area students have been named to the Dean’s List at Stephen F. Austin State University for the fall semester:

Michael Ryan Bartlett
Russell Drew Cannon
Natalie Ann Cizek
Stefanie A Clarke
Claudia A Constancio-Pena
Adrianna Michelle Daniels
Lauren Nicole Donahue
Megan Elizabeth Dunakey
Rachel Olivia Gilmore
Ashley Diane Graeber
Barbara Fay Grimes
Jayme Jourdan Harrison
Erica Lynn Hastings
Jordan Marie Marlar
Aimee Nelson
Victoria Elaine Oakes
Cynthia M Ortega
Amanda Leigh Pennell
Jessica Renee Pullin
Kaylie Maria Scherer
Sarah Elizabeth Strahan
Marshall Bryan Swann
Rachel N Ashby
Cody Brannon Bushnell
Rachael Elizabeth Gillam
Jessica Robyn Sisser
Korey Blake Stephens
Kelsey Elaine Brinkley
Melissa Paige Burrus
Amber Nicole Hendrix
Sarah Elizabeth Nanney
Braden Paul Shaffer

To be eligible for this honor, students must be enrolled in at least 12 semester hours and maintain a grade point average of 3.5.

Announcement  / January 30, 2010

The following Garland resident has been named to the Dean's List at the University of Arkansas - Fort Smith for the 2009 fall semester:

Kathryn Neal

Announcement  / January 30, 2010

The following Garland residents have been named to the Dean's List at Harding University for the 2009 fall semester:

Mary Armstrong
Caitlin McCurdy
Marissa Myatt
Shelby Sweetser

To be eligible for this honor, students must be carrying 12 or more hours and maintain at 3.65 or higher grade point average.

Announcement  / January 26, 2010

The following Garland resident has been named to the President's List at Mississippi College for the 2009 fall semester:

Steven Robert Ashley

 

To be eligible for this honor, a student must maintain a grade-point average of 4.0.  The student must take a full course load of at least 12 semester hours of undergraduate credit with all academic courses impacting grade point average. 

Announcement  / January 22, 2010

Julia Powers has been named to the Dean's List at William and Mary for the fall 2009 semester.

In order to achieve Dean's List status, a full-time undergraduate student must take at least 12 credit hours and earn a 3.6 quality point average during the semester.

Announcement  / January 16, 2010

The following local students have been named to the fall 2009 Dean's List at Texas State University-San Marcos:

Sara M Darby
Thomas J Alderson
Matthew S Belisle
Ethan H Grant
Corinne R Hurlbert
Jessica Rose Listi
Victoria Lynn Verney
Luke Cross Abbett
Kristina R Anderson
Joseph D Castleman
Amy E Keaton

To be named to the Dean's List, a student must earn a minimum grade-point average of 3.50 while carrying a class load of at least 12 semester hours.