News Summary
Mississippi State University (MSU) has announced that 2,661 students have made the Dean’s List and 4,569 students have been honored on the President’s List for the fall 2024 semester. To qualify for these distinctions, students had to meet strict academic requirements, including maintaining a GPA of 3.5 or higher for the Dean’s List and 3.80 or above for the President’s List. The university, a nationally recognized STEM institution, continues to excel in educational excellence.
Exciting Achievements at Mississippi State University!
Starkville, Mississippi — The academic world is buzzing with excitement as Mississippi State University (MSU) proudly showcases the achievements of its remarkable students for the fall 2024 semester. With a total of 2,661 students landing a spot on the highly coveted Dean’s List, it’s clear that hard work truly pays off!
Dean’s List Notables
To earn a spot on the Dean’s List, students needed to shine academically, achieving a grade-point average (GPA) between 3.5 and 3.79 on a 4.0 scale. In addition to maintaining stellar grades, they were required to complete at least 12 semester hours of coursework and avoid any incomplete grades or grades lower than a C. Quite a challenging feat, wouldn’t you say?
Among our local honor roll stars are:
- Carson Palahach from Decatur
- Samuel English from Athens
- John Herron from Madison
- Rian Marcus from Madison
- Ian Jones from Decatur
- Chloe Belue from Anderson
- Danna Balderrama from Athens
- Cooper Kiel from Athens
- Lilla Chandler from Athens
- Jeffrey Payne from Elkmont
- Joshua Burrows from Elkmont
- Jillian Tanner from Rogersville
- Carlton Roach from Rogersville
- John Bush from Harvest
- Katherine Bush from Harvest
- Tristan Phillips from Harvest
- Emilia Frailie from Madison
- Elian Castaneda from Madison
- David Lunsford from Madison
- Hope Cecil from Toney
It’s important to note that while many exceptional students are recognized, some names might not appear due to privacy requests under the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act. Regardless, the achievements of these hardworking individuals are commendable!
A Class Above: President’s List Recognition
But wait, there’s more! MSU also proudly announced the names of 4,569 students who made the President’s List this fall semester. To qualify for this outstanding honor, students had to impress with a GPA of 3.80 or higher and complete the same 12 semester hours of coursework requirement. Again, no incomplete grades or grades below a C were allowed.
Among the shining stars from local areas named to the President’s List include:
- Karly Mims from Demopolis
- Madison Smith from Thomaston
- Kelsei Elmore from Demopolis
- Tayler Pipkins from Demopolis
- Zaira Galvan Vega from Linden
- Riley Newton from Magnolia
- Kayli Walker from Sweet Water
Mississippi State University: A Hub of Excellence
MSU is not only a place where academic excellence flourishes; it is also a nationally recognized STEM-focused, doctoral degree-granting, land-grant university. Serving a diverse student body of more than 23,000 students, MSU truly embraces education, research, and innovation!
This prestigious university ranks among the National Science Foundation’s Top 100 research universities, drawing students from all 50 states and 94 countries. Such diversity enhances the educational experience and prepares students for a brighter future.
Celebrating Success Together!
As MSU celebrates the remarkable achievements of its students, it’s a reminder of the dedication, sacrifice, and hard work that students put into their studies every day. Here’s to all the students on the Dean’s List and President’s List — you inspire us all!
As the semester unfolds, Mississippi State University looks forward to many more milestones and celebrations of academic excellence in the future!
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Additional Resources
- Demopolis Times
- Wikipedia: Mississippi State University
- Arkadelphian
- Google Search: Mississippi State University Dean’s List
- Cullman Tribune
- Encyclopedia Britannica: Mississippi State University
- Djournal
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