The following students have been named to Berry College’s spring 2015 dean’s list, according to Provost Kathy Richardson. The dean’s list honors students who posted an academic average of 3.5 or better on a 4.0 scale while carrying a class load of at least 12 hours during the semester.

Earning dean’s list distinction from Effingham County were Samuel Berendsen of Guyton and Tyler Shepard of Rincon.

Berry College is an independent, coeducational college recognized nationally for the quality and value of its educational experience. College leaders from across the country chose Berry College as the nation’s number one “Up-And-Coming” liberal arts college, according to the 2014 U.S. News Best Colleges rankings.

Located on a campus encompassing more than 27,000 acres near Rome, Berry challenges its student body, consisting of more than 2,200 undergraduate and graduate students, to embrace a firsthand education that unites strong academic programs with opportunities for meaningful work experience, spiritual and moral growth, and significant service to others.

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