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Several local students have been recognized by Arkansas colleges for academic excellence in the spring 2026 semester. The University of Central Arkansas in Conway and the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville are the most recent colleges to announce their spring honor lists.
The University of Central Arkansas (UCA) congratulates the approximately 1,200 students who were named as Presidential Scholars for spring 2026.
Students must achieve a 4.0 GPA with a minimum course load of 12 credit hours to qualify as a Presidential Scholar.
Local students who were named Presidential Scholars include:
Monticello - Mallory Fallon, Alandria Lambert, Sidney Burns.
Wilmar - Kaylie Jester.
UCA also congratulates the nearly 1,500 students who were named to the spring 2026 Dean's List.
Eligibility on the Dean's List requires at least a 3.5 GPA with a minimum course load of 12 credit hours.
Local students who were named to the Dean’s list include:
Monticello - Kierstyn Camden, Abagail Mingo, Molly Regalado.
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The University of Arkansas is recognizing students for earning a place on the Spring 2026 Chancellor's List, the university's highest semester academic honor for undergraduates.
To qualify for the Chancellor's List, undergraduate students must attain a 4.0 grade-point average for the semester while completing at least 12 credit hours of coursework required for graduation.
Local students included on the Spring 2026 University of Arkansas Chancellor's List include:
Ainsley Kaminicki of Monticello, Apparel Merchandising and Product Development Bachelor of Science in Human Environmental Sciences, Bumpers College of Agricultural, Food and Life Sciences.
Averi Montgomery of Monticello, Biology Bachelor of Science, Fulbright College of Arts & Sciences.
Madison Bitely of Monticello, Public Health (Pre-PBHL), College of Education and Health Professions.
"Earning a perfect GPA while balancing a full schedule of coursework and commitments outside the classroom is truly an achievement worth celebrating," said Chancellor Charles Robinson. "These students set a high standard for academic excellence at the University of Arkansas, elevating the experience of their classmates and professors alike. I congratulate them on this well-deserved recognition and look forward to all they will accomplish in the years ahead."
The Spring 2026 Chancellor's List is available online.
All students on the Chancellor's List also automatically earn recognition on the university's Dean's List, which honors undergraduates who achieve a minimum grade-point average of 3.75 for the term while completing at least 12 credit hours.
The University of Arkansas also announced students who earned a spot on the Dean's List for the spring 2026 semester.
Students recognized for this outstanding academic achievement have earned a grade-point average of 3.75-3.99 during the semester while completing at least 12 credit hours required for graduation. School of Law students are named to the Law School Dean's List by earning a 3.0 grade-point average or higher for the semester.
Local students included on the Spring 2026 University of Arkansas Dean's List include:
Mary Alexander of Monticello, Psychology Bachelor of Arts, Fulbright College of Arts & Sciences.
Ashlynn Snow of Monticello, Psychology Bachelor of Arts, Fulbright College of Arts & Sciences.
"These students have worked incredibly hard to earn a place on the Dean's List this spring, and I'm pleased to congratulate them on this outstanding academic achievement," said Provost Indrajeet Chaubey. "I also extend my thanks to the family members, friends, mentors and faculty whose encouragement and guidance contributed to this success. Their support makes a meaningful difference, and I look forward to seeing these students continue to excel at the U of A and in their future careers."
