EKU announces Fall 2023 Dean’s List, Dean’s Award, President’s Award
Eastern Kentucky University (EKU) has announced the recipients of the Dean’s List, Dean’s Award and President’s Award for the Fall 2023 semester.
“At EKU, excellence is not just a goal; it is woven into the very fabric of our institution’s core principles,” said EKU President David McFaddin. “We believe in fostering a culture where excellence is not merely an achievement but a constant pursuit, shaping the foundation of knowledge, innovation and personal growth for every member of our community. The students who are on these lists exemplify this commitment to excellence, showcasing their dedication to academic achievement and embodying the highest standards of our educational mission.”
Dean’s List
To achieve Dean’s List honors, students attempting 12 credit hours must earn a 3.75 GPA, students attempting 13 credit hours must earn a 3.65 GPA, and students attempting 14 or more credit hours must earn a 3.5 GPA. All grade point averages are out of a possible 4.0.
Local Fall 2023 Dean’s List recipients include:
Corbin
Emmalyn Ashurst, Brett Barnett, Maria Bennett, Sophie Boggs, Jacob Boggs, Elijah Brock, Bailey Brown, Kaelob Brown, Brady Bryant, Alexander Byrley, Daniel Byrley, Haley Callebs, Guadalupe Campos, Gwen Carter, Libby Cima, Kimberly Dison, Kaylie Farmer, Raegan Frost, Amanda Fuston, Edward Garr, Macy Hagan, Karalee Hale, Liv Hinkle, Morgan Hodge, Iris Ilarraza, Korey Johnson, Candace Keith, Chance Lambert, Chloe Lickliter, Emilee Logan, Kaylee Lundy, Rachael Massengill, Bridgette Maynes, Ciera McDaniel, Kahlan McFerron, Frankie McQueen, Kadence Miles, Rebecca Mills, Lakon Mills, Ethan Mills, Keira Monhollen, Shelby Moreland, Lori Mullins, Ben Mynatt, Austin Ooten, Lakan Osborne, Karen Owens, Jacob Owens, Merrah Pack, Leah Pataki, Adrian Pataki, Tyeler Pennington, Dylan Prewitt, Gaige Ramsey, Teryl Ramsey, Makayla Riley, Katrina Risner, Kimberly Root, Bethany Russell, Madison Sizemore, Briana Small, Mary Smith, Jake Steely, Cobi Stevens, Abigail Stone, Tyler Sullivan, Dylan Taylor, Jenna Watkins, Savannah Wilson, Kristina Woods and Kiel Yarger
Williamsburg
Ashley Brooks, Christopher Brown, Chris Corbin, Jessie Croley, Kayla Goodin, Samuel Lewis, Raley Meadors, Lori Partin, Nikki Robinson, Isaiah Sutton, Nicole Taylor and Gunner Thornton
Gray
Kalyssa Barwick, Lily Jones, Katie Miller, Allie Mitchell and Aurora Vartanian
Others
Logan Owens of Green Road, Mandi Cathers of Woodbine, Isaac Cain and Paula Lewis of Rockholds, Kylie Farler, Christy Johnson and Logahn Turner of Keavy, Braydon Bowling, Sheridan Nash, Olivia Ooten and Tori Vanover of Lily
Dean’s Award
Dean’s Award recipients are those students who have achieved the Dean’s List at EKU at least three times. A lapel pin is presented to Dean’s Award students by the dean of their academic college.
Local Fall 2023 Dean’s Award recipients include:
Corbin
Bailey Brown, Brady Bryant, Daniel Byrley, Gwen Carter, Keira Monhollen, Lakan Osborne, Adrian Pataki, Dylan Prewitt, Mary Smith and Tyler Sullivan
Others
Sheridan Nash of Lily, Chris Corbin and Kayla Goodin of Williamsburg, Katie Miller and Allie Mitchell of Gray
President’s Award
The President’s Award was established to recognize outstanding academic achievement, bestowed upon full-time undergraduate students who attain a 4.0 GPA for the semester.
Local Fall 2023 President’s Award recipients include:
Corbin
Brett Barnett, Maria Bennett, Bailey Brown, Brady Bryant, Daniel Byrley, Haley Callebs, Kimberly Dison, Kaylie Farmer, Raegan Frost, Amanda Fuston, Karalee Hale, Liv Hinkle, Korey Johnson, Chance Lambert, Chloe Lickliter, Emilee Logan, Kaylee Lundy, Rachael Massengill, Bridgette Maynes, Kahlan McFerron, Lakon Mills, Keira Monhollen, Shelby Moreland, Karen Owens, Leah Pataki, Adrian Pataki, Makayla Riley, Katrina Risner, Kimberly Root, Bethany Russell, Madison Sizemore, Briana Small, Jake Steely, Cobi Stevens, Abigail Stone, Kristina Woods and Kiel Yarger
Williamsburg
Ashley Brooks, Kayla Goodin, Samuel Lewis, Raley Meadors, Lori Partin, Nikki Robinson, Isaiah Sutton and Nicole Taylor
Others
Logahn Turner of Keavy, Braydon Bowling of Lily, and Kalyssa Barwick, Lily Jones and Allie Mitchell of Gray
EKU is a student-centered, comprehensive regional university dedicated to high-quality instruction, service and scholarship serving approximately 15,000 students.








