MISSISSIPPI STATE, MS (06/26/2025) — Mississippi State University has recognized several local students for outstanding academic achievement during the Spring 2025 semester.
President’s List
To qualify for the President’s List, students must earn a GPA of 3.80 or higher on a 4.0 scale, complete at least 12 semester hours, and receive no incomplete grades or grades below a C. Local students who earned this distinction include:
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Austin Dickey, of Lake Wylie, SC
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Katelyn Carroll, of Fort Mill, SC
Dean’s List
The Dean’s List honors students with a GPA between 3.5 and 3.79 under the same academic requirements. Local honorees include:
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Megan Andrews, of Fort Mill, SC
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Gabe Bobo, of Fort Mill, SC
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William Andrews, of Fort Mill, SC
Mississippi State University is a nationally recognized land-grant institution serving over 23,000 students from across the U.S. and around the world. Known for its STEM-focused programs and research excellence, MSU ranks among the National Science Foundation’s Top 100 research universities and remains committed to addressing real-world challenges through innovation and education. Learn more at msstate.edu.
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Thomas Hyslip lives in Tega Cay with his wife and daughter. After 27 years in the U.S. Army and Federal Law Enforcement, he retired to pursue his passion for teaching. Tom is now an Assistant Professor of Instruction at the University of South Florida. In 2 short years he has won 10 awards from the South Carolina Press Association, including first place in column writing, education beat reporting and best podcast.
