Students from across the area have earned recognition for their academic achievements during the Spring 2025 semester. From graduating with honors to earning coveted spots on President’s and Dean’s Lists, these individuals have demonstrated exceptional dedication to their studies across a variety of colleges and universities nationwide. The following students were recently honored:
Sam Houston State University celebrates spring graduates
Cleveland, Texas
David Donjuan earned a Bachelor of Arts in Mass Communication, graduating Magna Cum Laude.
Lilibeth Flores earned a Master of Fine Arts in Art & Social Practice.
Jared McCormick earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Studio Art, graduating Cum Laude.
Brittany McGown earned a Bachelor of Science in Biology.
Stephanie Ortiz Mendoza earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Animation.
Gracie Ray earned a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology.
Daisetta, Texas
Sarah Taylor earned a Bachelor of Science in Education.
Dayton, Texas
Hallee Cognata earned a Master of Science in Agriculture.
Katelynn Fowler-Garza earned a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice.
Amber Walter earned a Bachelor of Arts in History, graduating Cum Laude.
Liberty, Texas
Zachary Kutack earned a Bachelor of Business Administration in Management.
Moss Hill, Texas
Alexia McCulloch earned a Bachelor of Business Administration in General Business.
Angelo State University awards degrees and Dean’s Honors
Robert Aaron of Dayton earned a Bachelor of Security Studies in Intelligence and Analysis, graduating Magna Cum Laude. He was also named to the Dean’s List.
Rithy Heng of Dayton was named to the Dean’s List for Engineering Fundamentals ME.
Devonte Robertson of Cleveland was named to the Dean’s List for Interdisciplinary Studies.
Abilene Christian University recognizes Dean’s Honor Roll
Eternity Metts of Cleveland, a senior majoring in Art, was named to the Dean’s Honor Roll.
Emma Hargrave of Dayton, a sophomore majoring in Finance, was also named to the Dean’s Honor Roll.
Samford University announces Spring 2025 Dean’s List
Brighton Reeves of Dayton, a Pre-Business major, was named to the Dean’s List at Samford University.
Midwestern State University celebrates spring honor students
Lucas Moore of Shepherd was named to the Dean’s List.
Graceland University honors local students
Rene Romero of Liberty graduated Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Arts in Sport Management Transformational Leadership. He was also named to the President’s List.
Alissa Caruso of Dayton was named to the President’s List.
Lucas Moore of Shepherd was also named to the Dean’s List.
University of Louisiana Monroe names President’s List honoree
Hollie Thomas of Liberty, a Health Studies: Pre-Professional Health Studies major, was named to the President’s List.
Cedarville University commends local student
Caitlyn Dudley of Cleveland earned a Bachelor of Arts in Primary (P-5) Education and was named to the Dean’s Honor List.
University of Texas at Austin celebrates Spring 2025 graduates
- Bayan Barakat of Cleveland earned a Bachelor of Science in Communication Studies.
- Gabriel Montes of Cleveland earned a Bachelor of Science in Public Health.
- Jonathan Ladd of Dayton earned a Doctor of Jurisprudence.
- Li Mieng Kouch of Mont Belvieu earned a Bachelor of Science in Advertising.
- Rongtao Zhou of Cleveland earned a Master of Science in Data Science.
- Annika Willett of Cleveland earned a Bachelor of Science in Athletic Training.
Southeast Missouri State University Honors Local Student
McCoy Casey of Dayton was named to the President’s List.
Spartanburg Methodist College Honors Student-Athlete
Makinnley Smart of Liberty, a Volleyball/Beach Volleyball athlete, was named to the Athletic Director’s Honor Roll.
Southern New Hampshire University Recognizes Academic Excellence
- President’s List:
- JoAnna Gilley of Liberty
- Tiawanna Williams of Liberty
- Britt Owens of Dayton
- Christian Kelley of Dayton
- Donna Shelton of Shepherd
- Amanda Murphy of Cleveland
- Jose Zamora of Cleveland
- Elvis Tellez Blandon of Cleveland
- Loretta Thompson of Cleveland
- Joshua Ingram of Cleveland
- Dean’s List:
- Tianna Thompson of Liberty
- Mathew Abraham of Dayton
- Codie Tinsley of Dayton
- Briana Martin of Splendora
University of Maryland Global Campus awards graduate degree
Kirkland D. Hess of Dayton earned a Master of Science in Digital Forensics and Cyber Investigation with President’s List distinction.