All schools in Upshur County will close at 1 p.m. today. All B-UHS sporting events today are canceled.

Upshur County students named to spring 2022 President’s, Dean’s Lists

Nearly 1,000 Fairmont State University students have been honored for their academic achievements throughout the spring 2022 semester. 

Dr. Mirta Martin, President, and Dr. Dianna Phillips, Provost and Vice President of Academic Affairs, have released the President’s List and the Dean’s List to recognize high-achieving students for their academic distinction. Full-time students who earned a 3.4 or better grade point average are named to the Dean’s List. Full-time students achieving a perfect 4.0 grade point average are named to the President’s List. 

Term: Spring Semester 2022

President’s List — Upshur County

Bailey Carpenter, Allison Debarr, Kayla Hurst, Michalla Kelley, Maggie Queen and Taylor Williamson

Dean’s List — Upshur County

Carter Glover, Patrick Gregory, Heather Haddix, Isaac Stankus, Abigail Vincent, Michele Wagoner, Richard Williams and Tanner Williams

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