News Summary
The University of South Carolina Beaufort (USCB) has recognized students for their exceptional academic achievements in the Spring 2023 semester. The Chancellor’s List and President’s List highlight the hard work of undergraduate students, with 27 students from Beaufort achieving a perfect 4.0 GPA and 43 others reaching a GPA between 3.5 and 3.99. This acknowledgment showcases the dedication of USCB students towards academic excellence, celebrating their commitment to learning in a supportive environment.
BEAUFORT – The University of South Carolina Beaufort (USCB) has recently recognized a group of outstanding students for their exceptional academic achievements for the Spring 2023 semester. The university announced the students who made both the Chancellor’s List and the President’s List, acknowledging their dedication to academic excellence.
To qualify for the President’s List, undergraduate degree-seeking students must achieve a perfect semester GPA of 4.0. This high standard has been met by numerous students from the Beaufort area, showcasing their hard work and commitment. Notable honorees include Brock Bekemeyer, Brooke Brennan, and Hannah Krebs, among many others. In total, 27 students from Beaufort have made the list, alongside others from nearby locations such as Port Royal and St. Helena Island.
The Chancellor’s List honors students who achieve a GPA between 3.5 and 3.99 during the same semester. This list includes a remarkable 43 students from Beaufort and neighboring areas. Among those recognized are Simon Araneda, Sarah Bell, and Kimberly Combs. Students from Port Royal and St. Helena Island also received accolades for their academic performance, with notable names such as Jamaya Bryant and Nicholas Butcher.
Complete Lists of Honorees
USCB President’s List Honorees
- From Beaufort:
- Brock Bekemeyer
- Brooke Brennan
- Sabrina Chavez
- Dominick Crowell
- Celeste Cruz-Reyes
- Polly Heater
- Jarrett Kizer
- Cristos Kramer
- Hannah Krebs
- Karina Lopez Damian
- Rayneasha Marsh
- Natanya Martin
- Mariah Midyette
- Emma Morrison
- Jose Nava Mercado
- Rebecca Pollard
- Taylor Pratt
- Dominique Raymond
- Rebecca Riley
- Kyndal Silva
- Jaclyn Skinner
- Eli Smith
- Gray Ward
- Annalee Webb
- Keniyah Webb
- From Port Royal: Jayden Caesar
- From St. Helena Island: Jerni Lowery
USCB Chancellor’s List Honorees
- From Beaufort:
- Simon Araneda
- Ashly Avila
- Elizabeth Barber
- Sarah Bell
- Madison Berbigler
- Tresharna Bitler-Gray
- Autumn Carey
- Teresa Carrera
- Abigail Carte
- Karma Clark
- Kimberly Combs
- Emylse Contreras Martinez
- Cole Culbertson
- Isabelle Davis
- Ryan Denny
- Ty Emmert
- Kerys Fitzgibbons
- Jason Garcia Arias
- Hayden Greenwalt
- Thomas Grygowski
- Nijah Henry
- Carmen Hincher
- Julia Jarvis
- Emma Johnson
- Heather Johnson
- Kristin Ketola
- Katharine Mason
- Tabitha McLeod
- Briana Mooney
- Dustin Nakamura
- Elizabeth Peck
- Jenna Phillips
- Raven Porter-Riggens
- Latara Rhodes
- Abby Sauls
- Jamie Smith
- Natasha Solis Gonzalez
- Erica Swanson
- Le Vuong
- Anna Wade
- Sydney Wiese
- Veronica Woodward
- Lynette Wyant
- From Port Royal: Jamaya Bryant, Sophia Magagnotti
- From Seabrook: Lily Dalrymple, Quintilian Fields, Lilliann Haag, Kalyn Moultrie, Tyneisha Smith
- From St. Helena Island: Nicholas Butcher, Donald Lunardini
About USCB
The University of South Carolina Beaufort is known as the fastest-growing four-year institution within the USCB System. Offering 20 baccalaureate degrees across three campuses located in Bluffton, Beaufort, and Hilton Head Island, the university serves approximately 2,000 students. These students come from various states and over a dozen international locations. USCB is consistently ranked among the top 10 regional public colleges in the South. The faculty comprises award-winning scholars and professionals who are dedicated to providing undergraduate teaching and research in an engaging environment with small class sizes.
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