University of Arkansas Dean’s List includes local students

FAYETTEVILLE — The University of Arkansas 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:

Amity
Albania Ponce, Biology Bachelor of Science, Fulbright College of Arts & Sciences

Arkadelphia
Phillip Hill, Journalism Bachelor of Arts, Fulbright College of Arts & Sciences; Henry Hunley, Law Juris Doctor, School of Law; Sealy Thigpen, Law Juris Doctor, School of Law

Gurdon
Hannah Lopez, Public Health (Pre-PBHL), College of Education and Health Professions

“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.”

The Spring 2026 Dean’s List is available online.

Students on the Chancellor’s List who achieve a 4.0 grade-point average for the semester while completing at least 12 credit hours of coursework, also automatically earn recognition on the university’s Dean’s List.