AV头等舱

UCU releases Spring 2024 Presidential Laureates and Dean's List

Maisie Nelson • June 12, 2024

The Office of Academic Affairs is pleased to acknowledge students for their academic achievement throughout the spring 2024 semester. A total of 109 students were named Presidential Laureates while 251 students were honored with recognition among the Dean’s List.


Presidential Laureates are undergraduate students who achieve at least a 3.75 GPA for two successive semesters, with at least twelve hours, no incompletes, no grades of “C” or below, and no unsatisfactory grades in either semester.


The Dean’s List is comprised of undergraduate students who have completed at least twelve hours, with a 3.33 GPA, no incompletes for the semester, no grades of “C” or below, and no unsatisfactory grades for the semester.


AV头等舱's Presidential Laureates and Dean’s List students are recognized each academic year at the close of the fall and spring semesters.


  • Spring 2024 Presidential Laureates

    Abby Taylor Bailey- Pineville,KY

    Hannah Madelyn Baker- Corbin,KY

    Megan Diane Baker- Woodbine,KY

    Brittany Nicole Basemore- Ary,KY

    Claire Delane Belcher- Hartsville,TN

    Presley  Boyle- Breich,Scotland

    Jeanie Marie Branham- Prestonsburg,KY

    Griffen James Brown- Lexington,KY

    Hunter Shawn Cain- Hendersonville,TN

    Logan Brady Callihan- Girdler,KY

    Biel Vallverd藱 Campo- Begues,Spain

    Skylar Rae Carnes- Walker,KY

    Niccolu  Chiriatti- Barbourville,KY

    Tia Marie Mae Cobb- Corbin,KY

    Annamarie Leea Cole- Versailles,KY

    Brian Leonard Couch- Happy,KY

    Titus Thomas Craig- Barbourville,KY

    Joshua Seth Crawford- Cannon,KY

    Breyden Eugene Daniels- Coldiron,KY

    Myriam Edith Dominguez- Denver,CO

    Deonte  Douglas- Owensboro,KY

    Angeliki  Efthymiou- Athens,Greece

    Abigail Grace Erby- Newport,TN

    Jordyn Alexandria Ferguson- Middlesboro,KY

    Mikita  Filipovich- Barbourville,KY

    Emma Grace Fisher- Dayhoit,KY

    Preston Lee Frost- Nancy,KY

    Charles L Garvin- Fayetteville,WV

    Kacper Adam Gurecki- Pobiedziska,Poland

    Bryson Alexander Grabowski- Copperhill,TN

    Matheos Iezo  Grahl Ribeiro- Barbourville,KY

    Jenna Susanne Grayson- Inez,KY

    Taylor Alexander Gwynette- Auburn,KY

    Hannah Elizabeth Haley- Hazard,KY

    Garomme Ramon Hanna- Nassau,Bahamas

    Jude Daniel Daniel Haser- Graceville,FL

    Courtney Leigh Hayes- Blackey,KY

    Madison N Hebert- Vine Grove,KY

    Anna Nevada L¯ndahl Henriksen- Vester Skerninge,Denmark

    Mackenzie Layne Herman- Bedford,KY

    Dylan Benjamin Hetzler- Corona,CA

    Mckenzi Marie Himes- Mount Vernon,KY

    Jacob Aaron Hodge- Crossville,TN

    Lauren Kelsey Horn- Paintsville,KY

    Guillermo Ian Jackson- Barbourville,KY

    Alberto  Johnson- San Diego,CA

    Hannah Brooke Johnson- Cumberland,KY

    June Suzanne Johnson- Barbourville,KY

    Tabitha Rae Jordan- Williamstown,KY

    Nathaniel Isaiah Knuth- Granger,IN

    Kassidy Rose Koogler- Hyden,KY

    Dalton Aaron Kottmer- Colona,IL

    Naomi Rachel Lewis- Chavies,KY

    Shaylin Dawn Lewis- Lexington,KY

    Takaius J Linton- Louisville,KY

    Gianni Paulo Loska- Newcastle,England

    Brandy Lasha Marsillett- Prestonsburg,KY

    Morgan Elise Mays- Barbourville,KY

    Taylor Elaine Mays- Barbourville,KY

    Maddyson Montana McGaughey- Chattanooga,TN

    Josie Camille McHargue- Barbourville,KY

    Kandace Michelle Messer- Barbourville,KY

    Sazi  Milazi- Johannesburg,South Africa

    Jonathan Dewayne Miles- Fort Myers,FL

    Evan Cole Miller- Columbia,MO

    Cara Faith Mills- Gray,KY

    Taryn Riley Mills- Bimble,KY

    David  Muniz Espin- Ovieda,Spain

    Reagan P Nantz- Rockholds,KY

    Mohit Singh Naphray- Walsall,England

    Orphia Michelle Napier- Hazard,KY

    Zachary Maximus Nepogoda- Canton,GA

    Jacob Ryan Newby- Lawrenceburg,KY

    David Lee Painter- Greeneville,TN

    Kaliana M Pangallo- Independence,KY

    Crystal Gail Philbeck- Hyden,KY

    Emma  Phillips- Brodhead,KY

    Mckenna Grace Pickett- Chattanooga,TN

    Lain Briann Prather- Somerset,KY

    Isabelle Grace Proctor- Raleigh,NC

    Katelyn Rose Rice- Parkesburg,PA

    Kayla Breanne Richardson- West Chicago,IL

    April Marie Rivera- Whitesburg,KY

    Ben Peter Rowlands- Wigan,England

    Aidan William Rush- Princeton,KY

    Walker Noah Russell- Maryville,TN

    Rylee Jaye Faith Saylor- Stoney Fork,KY

    Shubh  Sethia- Barbourville,KY

    Olivia Leanne Shearer- Carlisle KY,KY

    Chloe Brooke Shelton- Baxter,KY

    Carter Thomas Shinavier- Spring Hill,TN

    Adam  Smallwood- Quincy,England

    William Tayton Smith- Wooton,KY

    Theron Alan Sons- Decherd,TN

    Jessica Ann Sparks- Vicco,KY

    Samantha  Stidham- Hindman,KY

    Larry Tyler Sumner- Whitley City,KY

    Ryan Gerald Thomas- Corbin,KY

    Nathaniel James Turner- Louisville,KY

    Andre Cerceau Viegas- Belo Horizonte,Brazil

    Nicole  Viljoen- Johannesburg,South Africa

    Wade  Walker- Glasgow,KY

    William Jacob Webb- Irmo,SC

    Alexandria Kay Williams- Bargersville,IN

    Rachel Louise Withers- Eden Prairie,MN

    Avery Lee Worde- Alcoa,TN

    Sydney Jean Worde- Alcoa,TN

    Macy Love Yother- Rockholds,KY

    Yaniv  Zion- Barbourville,KY


  • Spring 2024 Dean's List

    Kobe Steve Abner- Dewitt,KY

    Aleeza Noor Ahmad- Middlesboro,KY

    Nathan Andrew Aldaz- Chino,CA

    Abby Taylor Bailey- Pineville,KY

    Hannah Madelyn Baker- Corbin,KY

    Megan Diane Baker- Woodbine,KY

    Pedro Miguel Alves Barcellos- Barbourville,KY

    Kacee  Bargo- Bimble,KY

    Jared Michael Barnhart- South Point,OH

    Brittany Nicole Basemore- Arjay,KY

    Tyler J Bean- Palm Beach Gardens,FL

    Claire Delane Belcher- Hartsville,TN

    Kason Alexander Bennett- Harker Heights,TX

    Morgan Kaylee Blakley- Harlan,KY

    Dennis  Bottcher- Solingen,Germany

    Presley  Boyle- Breich,Scotland

    Joey Anna Beth Bradshaw- Barbourville,KY

    Maria Eduarda Brandao Santos- Orlando,FL

    Jeanie Marie Branham- Prestonsburg,KY

    Haley  Brock- Science Hill,KY

    Dustin Wade Brown- Russellville,KY

    Griffen James Brown- Lexington,KY

    Diego Jose Bsereni Rebolledo- Maracay,Venezuela

    Carly Jaylin Cain- Somerset,KY

    Hunter Shawn Cain- Hendersonville,TN

    Logan Brady Callihan- Girdler,KY

    Biel Vallverd藱 Campo- Begues,Spain

    Pedro Oliveira Cardoso- Taubate,Brazil

    Tanner P. Carlson- Goodyear,AZ

    Skylar Rae Carnes- Walker,KY

    Jeffrey Zachariah Carter- Corbin,KY

    Sarah Marie Charkosky- Sevierville,TN

    NiccolÚ  Chiriatti- Barbourville,KY

    Jackson Matthew Clark- San Clemente,CA

    Harrison William David Clayden- Barbourville,KY

    Tia Marie Mae Cobb- Corbin,KY

    Ashley Rose Coffing- Crawfordsville,IN

    Annamarie Leea Cole- Versailles,KY

    Cooper Reed Collins- Barbourville,KY

    Samuel Todd Conley- Taylorsville,KY

    Diogo Miguel Da Silva Costa- Vialonga,Portugal

    Luke Christian Cottrell- Harlan,KY

    Brian Leonard Couch- Happy,KY

    McKenzie Taylor Couch- Bear Branch,KY

    Titus Thomas Craig- Barbourville,KY

    Joshua Seth Crawford- Cannon,KY

    Jackson Shane Crume- Caneyville,KY

    Destiny Nicole Cureton- Williamsburg,KY

    Kayla Lee Curry- Corbin,KY

    Marcos Paulo da Silva- Sao Paulo,Brazil

    Shelby Leeanne  Daniel- Fort Mitchell,KY

    Breyden Eugene Daniels- Coldiron,KY

    Dylan Matthews Dethridge- Bowling Green,KY

    Myriam Edith Dominguez- Denver,CO

    Deonte  Douglas- Owensboro,KY

    Shelby Brice Easton- Lexington,KY

    Angeliki  Efthymiou- Athens,Greece

    Alexis Mae Eldridge- Hazard,KY

    Abigail Grace Erby- Newport,TN

    Charles J Eversole- Barbourville,KY

    Brayon Peirre Farley- Eatonton,GA

    Jordyn Alexandria Ferguson- Middlesboro,KY

    Kenzie Grace Fields- Williamsburg,KY

    Mikita  Filipovich- Barbourville,KY

    Robert Kohl Finch- Lebanon,TN

    Carter Joshua Finlay- Maryville,TN

    Emma Grace Fisher- Dayhoit,KY

    William James Fox- Barbourville,KY

    Kamryn J Frazier- Corbin,KY

    Preston Lee Frost- Nancy,KY

    Diego  Garcia Gil- Brooklyn,NY

    Charles L Garvin- Fayetteville,WV

    Lucas Dalton Gibson- Hazard,KY

    Esha Kaur Gill- Wolverhampton,England

    Lara  Gomes de Castro- Praia Grande,Brazil

    Kacper Adam GÛrecki- Pobiedziska,Poland

    Bryson Alexander Grabowski- Copperhill,TN

    Matheos Iezo  Grahl Ribeiro- Barbourville,KY

    Jenna Susanne Grayson- Inez,KY

    Andrew Connor Griffin- Middlesboro,KY

    Taylor Alexander Gwynette- Auburn,KY

    Hannah Elizabeth Haley- Hazard,KY

    Garomme Ramon Hanna- Nassau,Bahamas

    Ajiyah Chyanne Hariston- Middlesboro,KY

    Kaley  Harris- Somerset,KY

    Jude Daniel Daniel Haser- Graceville,FL

    Drew Michael Hawkins- Marion,IL

    Courtney Leigh Hayes- Blackey,KY

    Madison N Hebert- Vine Grove,KY

    Margaret Lynne Heinrich- O'Fallon,IL

    Anna Nevada L¯ndahl Henriksen- Vester Skerninge,Denmark

    William Travis Hensley- Bimble,KY

    Mackenzie Layne Herman- Bedford,KY

    Dylan Benjamin Hetzler- Corona,CA

    Danny Ray Hibbard- Barbourville,KY

    Mckenzi Marie Himes- Mount Vernon,KY

    Jacob Aaron Hodge- Crossville,TN

    Jackson Phillip Holcombe- Atlanta,GA

    Ashley Nicole Holland- Arjay,KY

    Natalee Graceann Hollis- Williamsburg,KY

    James Nathan Hollon- Versailles,KY

    Lauren Kelsey Horn- Paintsville,KY

    Nora Taya Howard- Salyersville,KY

    Nicholas Shawn Dee Howell- Ivel,KY

    Morgan Rae Hubbard- Hinkle,KY

    Savana Christine Hurd- Mascot,TN

    Chiara Maria Isanto- Velten,Germany

    Guillermo Ian Jackson- Barbourville,KY

    Alberto  Johnson- San Diego,CA

    Hannah Brooke Johnson- Cumberland,KY

    June Suzanne Johnson- Barbourville,KY

    Rachel Leann Jones- Bimble,KY

    Tabitha Rae Jordan- Williamstown,KY

    Raigan Mackenzie King- Pineville,KY

    Nathaniel Isaiah Knuth- Granger,IN

    Kassidy Rose Koogler- Hyden,KY

    Dalton Aaron Kottmer- Colona,IL

    Connor Lowe Lay- Corbin,KY

    Kien Kaikea Akio Leong- Waipahu,HI

    Hannah Grace Lewis- Hyden,KY

    Naomi Rachel Lewis- Chavies,KY

    Owen Michael Lewis- Barbourville,KY

    Shaylin Dawn Lewis- Lexington,KY

    Jewelyettee Majia Lilley- Atwater,OH

    Takaius J Linton- Louisville,KY

    Zackery  Lipson- Brighton,MI

    Ricardo  Lopez Beser- Vinaros,Spain

    Gianni Paulo Loska- Newcastle,England

    Sarah Joyce Lowe- Cumming,GA

    Holly Faye Marcum- Tyner,KY

    Brandy Lasha Marsillett- Prestonsburg,KY

    Rayvon Edward Marzette- Louisville,KY

    Kayleigh  Mason- Middlesboro,KY

    Morgan Elise Mays- Barbourville,KY

    Taylor Elaine Mays- Barbourville,KY

    Nathan Matthew McCabe- Oshawa,ON

    Christian Nicholas McCollough- Pace,FL

    Maddyson Montana McGaughey- Chattanooga,TN

    Josie Camille McHargue- Barbourville,KY

    Hope Elizabeth Mckeehan- Barbourville,KY

    Anastasia NA Menghini- Ascoli Piceno,Italy

    Kandace Michelle Messer- Barbourville,KY

    Kaitlyn Ann Mestemaker- Barbourville,KY

    Sazi  Milazi- Johannesburg,South Africa

    Jonathan Dewayne Miles- Fort Myers,FL

    Evan Cole Miller- Columbia,MO

    JoEmily Frances Miller- Corbin,KY

    Cara Faith Mills- Gray,KY

    Johnathon Alexander Mills- Barbourville,KY

    Laci Renee Mills- Corbin,KY

    Taryn Riley Mills- Bimble,KY

    Camron James Mitchell- Ashland,KY

    Keiju  Miyake- Minoh City,Japan

    Christy Shelanna Morton- Mayking,KY

    Anton Ray Mozga- Hemet,CA

    David  Muniz Espin- Ovieda,Spain

    Reagan P Nantz- Rockholds,KY

    Mohit Singh Naphray- Walsall,England

    Amelia Jo Napier- Barbourville,KY

    Orphia Michelle Napier- Hazard,KY

    Zachary Maximus Nepogoda- Canton,GA

    Jacob Ryan Newby- Lawrenceburg,KY

    Sydney Allyn Newsome- Teaberry,KY

    Shatasha Lashay Noe- London,KY

    Mylaiysha Tonique Norman- Killeen,TX

    Sydnee Grace Oaken- Waddy,KY

    Frank Alexander Osborne- Eastleigh,England

    David Lee Painter- Greeneville,TN

    Kaliana M Pangallo- Independence,KY

    Connor Garrett Partin- Williamsburg,KY

    Summer Alexis Partin- Pineville,KY

    Erin Elizabeth Pease- Flemingsburg,KY

    Luke  Pell- Joliet,IL

    Shanyah Azana Peters- Kingstown,Saint Vincent and the Grenadines

    Crystal Gail Philbeck- Hyden,KY

    Emma  Phillips- Brodhead,KY

    Mckenna Grace Pickett- Chattanooga,TN

    Yardley  Polsen- Narellan Vale,Australia

    Jasmine Grace Porter- Louisville,KY

    Lain Briann Prather- Somerset,KY

    Isabelle Grace Proctor- Raleigh,NC

    Lise  Puissant- Ghlin,Beglium

    Eric Todd Ramsey- Lexington,KY

    Kinsley Renee Redmon- Frankfort,KY

    Sean Paul Reece- Lexington,KY

    Katelyn Rose Rice- Parkesburg,PA

    Kayla Breanne Richardson- West Chicago,IL

    April Marie Rivera- Whitesburg,KY

    Briley E Robbins- Horse Cave,KY

    Phynixx Celeste Roth- Woodbridge,VA

    Ben Peter Rowlands- Wigan,England

    Aidan William Rush- Princeton,KY

    Walker Noah Russell- Maryville,TN

    Wyatt C Rutgerson- Greenback,TN

    Carlos  Sainz Barroso- Barbourville,KY

    Augusto Cesar Salom„o- Pinhais,Brazil

    Rylee Jaye Faith Saylor- Stoney Fork,KY

    Jamie Daniel Seago- Desborough,England

    Nicholas Jeffery Seelman- Calgary,Canada

    Joao Marcos de Sousa Seguti- Barbourville,KY

    Jarrod  Seibel- Ormond Beach,FL

    Samuel Diego Serrano- Phoenix,AZ

    Shubh  Sethia- Barbourville,KY

    Olivia Leanne Shearer- Carlisle KY,KY

    Chloe Brooke Shelton- Baxter,KY

    Carter Thomas Shinavier- Spring Hill,TN

    Destiny Rachelle Shupe- Woodbine,KY

    Phazohn  Sire- Richmond,VA

    Adam  Smallwood- Quincy,England

    Alexander Jason Smith- Barbourville,KY

    Lindsey Summer Smith- Cannon,KY

    Peyton Makae Smith- Barbourville,KY

    Rachel Cecelia Smith- Georgetown,KY

    Tracy Nicole Smith- Letcher,KY

    William Tayton Smith- Wooton,KY

    Theron Alan Sons- Decherd,TN

    Jessica Ann Sparks- Vicco,KY

    Johnathan Ray Stanley- Prestonsburg,KY

    Samantha  Stidham- Hindman,KY

    Sebastian  Stipanov- Barbourville,KY

    Adriann Cierra Strouth- Middlesboro,KY

    Larry Tyler Sumner- Whitley City,KY

    Patrick Finlay Taylor- Manchester,England

    Chris Davalillo Thomas- Knoxville,TN

    Ryan Gerald Thomas- Corbin,KY

    Nathaniel James Turner- Louisville,KY

    Victoria Elizabeth Turner- Cowpens,SC

    Amy Lynn Tye- Cumberland Gap,TN

    Ciara Rose Uphoff- Lenoir City,TN

    Noemi  Vargas- Amarillo,TX

    Jean Jorge Vargas Breton- Santo Domingo,Dominican Republic

    Ana  Velasco Fernandez- Valencia,Spain

    Andre Cerceau Viegas- Belo Horizonte,Brazil

    Nicole  Viljoen- Johannesburg,South Africa

    Lena  Visarius- Wetter,Germany

    Virginia Sue Wagers- Manchester,KY

    Wade  Walker- Glasgow,KY

    Chelsie Brooke Walls- Emmalena,KY

    Timothy Cade Watson- Barbourville,KY

    William Jacob Webb- Irmo,SC

    Austin Wayne West- Whitley City,KY

    Ethan Luke Whyte- Barbourville,KY

    Brittany Dawn Wilkerson- Heiskell,TN

    Alexandria Kay Williams- Bargersville,IN

    Shirley Victorious Williams- Quincy,IL

    Rachel Louise Withers- Eden Prairie,MN

    Avery Lee Worde- Alcoa,TN

    Sydney Jean Worde- Alcoa,TN

    Macy Love Yother- Rockholds,KY

    Zachary Todd Young- Lagrange,KY

    Yaniv  Zion- Barbourville,KY


Promotional Graphic Text: UCU Street Eats.

Celebrate spring with UCU Street Eats

By Rachel Dorroh • March 26, 2025
Sizzling sandwiches, sweet treats, savory barbecue, and other food truck specialties spell springtime in Barbourville this year. AV头等舱 has launched a new initiative to bring campus and community together while supporting local businesses – UCU Street Eats. The food truck series kicks off April 2 and features a variety of local vendors and spring-themed activities.
A poster for County Fair: A Country Hits Musical which includes information like show dates.

UCU Theatre presents “County Fair: A Country Hits Musical” April 3-6

By Rachel Dorroh • March 18, 2025
Hoedown hits, a dixie dance-off, secret plans, mistaken identity, and family-friendly comedy are packed into AV头等舱’s (UCU) spring production of “County Fair: A Country Hits Musical.” Written in 2021 by Matthew Webster and Taylor Ferrera and loosely based on Shakespeare’s “Much Ado About Nothing,” the musical comedy follows sisters Claudia and DJ as they leave the big city to reckon with their rural inheritance: a beloved county fair.

Spring Concert to Celebrate Appalachian Heritage and Barbourville’s 225th Anniversary

By Maisie Nelson • March 13, 2025
AV头等舱’s Spring Concert, themed "Mountain Harmony," will honor the rich traditions of Appalachia, the mountains, and folk music. This year’s performance holds special significance as it will be presented in celebration of Barbourville’s 225th anniversary.

AV头等舱 Launches “Reimagining Our Residences” Campaign to Enhance Student Living Spaces

By Maisie Nelson • March 12, 2025
AV头等舱 is proud to launch Reimagining Our Residences, a $125,000 fundraising campaign dedicated to revitalizing student housing and elevating the residential experience for future Bulldogs. This initiative will fund essential upgrades to Lakeside, Pfeiffer, Stevenson, and Stewart Apartments, creating modern, comfortable, and welcoming living spaces that foster academic success and community.
photo of Allen being honored during the last SESC meeting.

AV头等舱 Celebrates Retired Superintendent Waylon Allen’s Legacy

By David Saylor • March 7, 2025
When one door closes, another opens. For Superintendent Waylon Allen, this moment came with his retirement on February 1st, 2025, after 31 years of dedicated service in education. Over the course of his career, Allen built a reputation for his unwavering commitment to students, educators, and the communities he served.
stock photo of piano keyboard

AV头等舱 to host inaugural Southeastern Kentucky Piano Festival April 25-26

By Rachel Dorroh • March 5, 2025
Local music enthusiasts and youth will have a new opportunity to come together and celebrate the arts this April. AV头等舱 (UCU) is set to host the inaugural Southeastern Kentucky Piano Festival Friday, April 25 through Saturday, April 26. Festival events include recitals by UCU students and guest artists, a judged recital for local youth, a master class, and an award ceremony and performance.
photo of new laundry machines in a dormitory

UCU Upgrades Residential Laundry Facilities

By Maisie Nelson • February 21, 2025
AV头等舱 is enhancing the residential student experience by upgrading all campus housing with new, high-efficiency washers and dryers. On February 4, Excalibur Laundries delivered and installed 60 state-of-the-art units across all residential spaces.
fall photo of campus taken from a drone

UCU’s Economic Impact Totals $34.4 Million

By Maisie Nelson • February 4, 2025
AV头等舱’s economic impact on the local and state economy totals $34.4 million, according to a new report released by the Association of Independent Kentucky Colleges and Universities (AIKCU). The report highlights the significant financial contribution of Kentucky’s 18 independent, nonprofit colleges and universities for Fiscal Year 2021-22.
photo of graduates standing on sidewalk prior to commencement

UCU Launches 50 Under 50 Alumni Program to Celebrate Outstanding Young Graduates

By Maisie Nelson • January 17, 2025
AV头等舱 (UCU) is proud to announce the launch of its inaugural 50 Under 50 program, aimed at recognizing and celebrating the accomplishments of its exceptional young alumni.
aerial photo from the back of campus during the fall

Save The Date for Homecoming 2025: A Historic Celebration

By Maisie Nelson • January 14, 2025
AV头等舱 is excited to invite alumni, friends, and families to campus for its annual Homecoming celebration, set for September 19-20, 2025. This year’s Homecoming promises to be a milestone event, featuring the inauguration of Dr. DJ Washington as AV头等舱’s 20th president on Friday, September 19.
More Posts
Share by: