DEERFIELD, IL — We’re tracking higher education accomplishments by local students throughout the academic year. To submit an achievement, email .
College Credits announcements are compiled from Merit Pages News, colleges and universities, and submissions from readers and families.
The University of Alabama
A total of 14,306 students enrolled during spring semester 2026 at The University of Alabama were named to the dean's list with an academic record of 3.5 or above, or the president's list with an academic record of 4.0.
Local students include:
UA Early College
Ryan Blitz, of Deerfield, was named to the director's list at UA Early College during spring semester 2026. Blitz attends Deerfield High School.
A total of 672 students enrolled in UA Early College during spring semester 2026 at The University of Alabama were named to the director's list with an academic record of 3.6 or higher.
The director's list recognizes students enrolled in classes through the UA Early College program. UA Early College allows high school sophomores, juniors and seniors to get a head start on college courses. Students enrolled in the program can choose from more than 80 online and on-campus courses and earn up to 30 hours of college credit.
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