Local students excel at universities

Local student named to Clark dean’s list

Clark University announced Conor P. O'Shea of Rehoboth Beach was named to second honors on its spring 2025 dean’s list, for earning a GPA between 3.50 and 3.79.

Locals excel at Washington College

Washington College announced local students who were named to its spring 2025 dean's list for achieving at least a 3.50 GPA for the semester. Honorees are Amelia Bickel of Lewes, Michael Daniello of Lewes, Gianna Romano of Millsboro and Graceanne Walsh of Lewes.

Local named to Delaware Valley dean’s list

Delaware Valley University announced Olivia Burrows of Lewes was named to its spring 2025 dean's list honoring academic achievement. 

Locals named to Bucknell dean’s list

Bucknell University announced Sam Menendez of Georgetown and Cleo Ray of Lewes were named to its spring dean’s list, having achieved a GPA of 3.5 or higher.

Locals named to Rhode Island dean’s list

The University of Rhode Island announced Megan Glancey of Millsboro and Gracie Maughan of Lewes were named to its spring 2025 dean’s list, for achieving at least a 3.30 GPA.

Locals named to Wilson College dean’s list

Wilson College announced Lexi Buckley of Millsboro and Margaret Greeley of Lewes were named to its spring 2025 dean's list for earning a GPA of 3.5 or higher.

Mundok named to Tampa dean’s list

University of Tampa announced Eve Mundok, a human performance major from Lewes, earned spring 2025 dean's list status.

Local students named to Shenandoah president’s list

Shenandoah University announced local students who were named to its spring 2025 president’s list for earning a GPA of 3.90 or higher. Honorees included Gabrielle Ziegler of Rehoboth Beach and Danica Duncan of Milton.

Milton student named to Bridgewater dean’s list

Bridgewater College announced Kasi Showers of Milton, a health and exercise major, was named to its 2025 spring semester dean's list for earning a GPA of 3.4 or above. 

Local students excel at Commonwealth

Commonwealth University announced Morgan Schubert of Lewes achieved a 4.0 GPA and was named to the spring 2025 president's list at its Bloomsburg campus. For earning at least a 3.5 GPA, Sommer Dorman of Milton was named to the dean’s list at the Lock Haven campus.

Local students named to Tufts dean’s list

Tufts University announced Mack Leonhartt of Lewes and Aviva Segal of Milton were named to its spring 2025 dean's list for earning a GPA of 3.4 or greater.

Locals excel at La Salle

La Salle University announced local students who were named to its spring 2025 deans list for earning a GPA of 3.5 or higher. Honorees are Elijah Dungca, a marketing major from Lewes, and Kayla Jacko, a nursing major from Millsboro.

Local student named to Purchase dean’s list

Purchase College announced Abigail Stinar of Milton was named to its spring 2025 dean’s list for achieving a GPA of 3.5 or higher. Stinar is studying creative writing, English and global literatures.

Local student named to Emerson dean’s list

Emerson College announced Anika Dietrich, a media psychology major from Lewes, was named to its spring 2025 dean’s list for earning a GPA of 3.7 or higher.

Locals named to Wisconsin dean’s list

University of Wisconsin-Madison announced Leah Barry of Lewes was named to the law school dean’s list, and Jordana Reisberg of Millsboro was named to the business school dean’s list.

Local student excels at Mississippi State

Mississippi State University announced Peyton Evans of Lewes was named to its spring 2025 president's list for earning a GPA of 3.8 or higher.

Lewes student named to Maryland dean’s list

The University of Maryland Global Campus announced Siara Plutto of Lewes was named to its spring 2025 dean’s list for earning a GPA of 3.5 or above.

Local student named to Vermont State dean’s list

Vermont State University announced Storm Carlisle of Lewes was named to its spring 2025 dean’s list for achieving a GPA of 3.5 or higher.

Local student excels at Albany College

Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences announced Emma Kuska of Lewes was named to its spring 2025 dean's list for earning a GPA of 3.5 or higher.

Locals excel at Hofstra

Hofstra University announced Manon Magnan de Bellevue of Rehoboth Beach achieved a 4.0 GPA and was named to the spring 2025 provost's list. Local students Emily Hudson of Millsboro and Donna Snyder of Lewes were named to the 2025 spring dean’s list for earning a GPA of 3.5 or higher.

Local named to JMU dean’s list

James Madison University announced Lewes resident Emily Simon was named to its president's list for the spring 2025 semester. Local students named to the JMU dean’s list are Kaitlyn Stolp of Millsboro, Morgan Green of Rehoboth Beach, Margaret Newswanger of Lewes and Tyler Hudson of Lewes.

Lewes student named to Western Carolina dean’s list

Western Carolina University announced Mary Fontenot of Lewes was named to its spring 2025 dean's list, having earned a GPA of 3.5 or higher.

Lewes student inducted into collegiate honor society

University of Delaware student Asia Hobbs of Lewes was recently elected to membership into the Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, the nation's oldest and most selective all-discipline collegiate honor society. Membership is by invitation only, and requires nomination and approval by a chapter. Only the top 10 percent of seniors and 7.5 percent of juniors are eligible.

Local named to Kutztown dean’s list

Kutztown University announced Kate Elizabeth Musgrove of Lewes was named to its spring 2025 dean’s list for achieving a GPA of at least 3.6.

Local students inducted into collegiate honor society 

Lewes residents Emily Simon and Sean Affayroux were recently initiated into the Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, the nation's oldest and most selective all-discipline collegiate honor society. Simon was initiated at James Madison University. Affayroux was initiated at Old Dominion University.

Membership is by invitation only, and requires nomination and approval by a chapter. Only the top 10 percent of seniors and 7.5 percent of juniors are eligible for membership.

Hearn named to CSC Academic All-District Team

Kutztown University women's basketball announced Abbey Hearn of Lewes was placed on the 2024-25 College Sports Communicators Academic All-District Team, which recognizes the nation's top student-athletes for their combined performances on the court and in the classroom.

Hearn is currently pursuing a master's degree in business administration and holds a 3.84 GPA after graduating with her bachelor's degree in sport management (3.74 GPA) in May 2024. 

Hearn earned PSAC Championship MVP honors after back-to-back 30-plus-point games in a semifinal victory over nationally ranked Gannon and a championship game victory over host Edinboro. She finished the season averaging 10.7 points and 6.0 rebounds per game while appearing in 33-of-34 overall (12 starts). Hearn also led the team in blocks (39) and added 48 assists. 

Hearn was selected to advance to the Academic All-America ballot, with results to be announced Wednesday, April 16.

Locals named to William & Mary dean’s list

The College of William & Mary announced local students Alexander Wiggins of Lewes and Katharine Moore of Rehoboth Beach were named to its spring dean’s list for achieving a 3.6 GPA or higher.