Douglasville Students Graduate, Win Awards, Named to Dean's Lists

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Georgia College awards degrees

MILLEDGEVILLE, GA -- Dr. Steve Dorman, president of Georgia College, has awarded degrees to the graduating class of 2015.

• Taylor Fangman of Douglasville (30134)
• Hannah Ballingall of Douglasville (30134)
• Scott York of Douglasville (30135)

Georgia College, the state’s designated public liberal arts university, combines the educational experience expected at esteemed private liberal arts colleges with the affordability of public higher education.

Johnny Blankenship II Named to Samford University’s Cumberland School of Law Dean’s List

BIRMINGHAM, AL -- Johnny L Blankenship II of Douglasville, GA was named to the Dean’s List for the spring 2015 semester at Samford University’s Cumberland School of Law. To qualify for the honor, a student must have earned a minimum 3.0 grade point average out of a possible 4.0 while attempting at least 10 credit hours of coursework.

Katelin Caccamise-Amritt named to the Spring 2015 Dean’s List at Wake Forest University

WINSTON SALEM, NC -- Katelin Caccamise-Amritt from Douglasville, GA has been named to the Spring 2015 Dean’s List at Wake Forest University.

Samford Univesity’s Spring 2015 Dean’s List

BIRMINGHAM, AL -- Samford University releases dean’s lists after the close of the fall and spring semesters each academic year. To qualify for the dean’s list, a student must have earned a minimum 3.5 grade point average out of a possible 4.0 while attempting at least 12 credit hours of coursework. Dean’s List is the highest academic recognition given by the school at the end of each semester. The following students were named to the Spring 2015 Dean’s list.

• Zachary D Pittman of Douglasville, GA. Pittman is a senior Finance major.
• Brandon M Regan of Douglasville, GA. Regan is a sophomore Sports Medicine major.

AnnDee Priest named to Newberry College Dean’s List

NEWBERRY, SC -- AnnDee Danielle Priest from Douglasville, GA has been named to the Newberry College Dean’s List for the Spring 2015 semester. Students named to the Newberry College Dean’s List have achieved a grade point average of 3.5 or higher on a 4.0 scale for the semester.

Fitkeesha Beckford Presented American Association of University Women Award at Valdosta State

VALDOSTA, GA -- Fitkeesha Beckford of Douglasville, Georgia, received the American Association of University Women Award during Valdosta State University’s 2015 Academic Honors and Awards Dinner. The American Association of University Women Award is presented annually to a female graduate of Valdosta State University whose overall grade point average is at least a 3.5 and who has demonstrated talents for intellectual growth and leadership through her involvement in clubs, organizations, and projects and/or work experience during her university years.

Valdosta State Announces 2015-2016 Foundation Scholarship Recipients

VALDOSTA, GA (06/16/2015)(readMedia)-- Valdosta State University is proud to offer scholarships to 86 currently enrolled, incoming first-year, and transfer students for the 2015-2016 academic year. These scholarships were established by private donors and awarded each year by VSU Foundation Inc. to students with excellent academic achievement and/or students with financial need. Each recipient represents the high standards of the university. The list of recipients includes:

• Darian Hector of Douglasville
• Erika Schumacher of Douglasville

David Thaxton Graduates from Ohio Christian University

CIRCLEVILLE, OH -- David Thaxton of Douglasville (30135) graduated from Ohio Christian University with a Bachelor of Arts in Business Management. Ohio Christian University, founded in 1948 is one of the fastest growing universities in the nation, and is committed to offering a complete education that develops students intellectually, professionally, and spiritually. OCU offers degree programs for traditional undergraduate students, graduate students, and adult and online students.