Longwood University selected 536 students to the dean’s list for outstanding academic achievement during the spring semester. Among those from the Richmond area who earned an academic average of 3.5 to 3.99 were: * Sarah A Johnson of Bon Air (23235) * Amanda Gail Barker of Chesterfield (23832) * Rebecca Christine Borum of Chesterfield (23832)

Melissa A. Ford of Glen Allen and John C. Lawrence of Richmond were named to the dean’s list at Carson-Newman College in Jefferson City, Tenn., for the spring semester. To be named to the dean’s list, a student must complete at least 12 credit hours of work and maintain a grade-point average of at least 3.5 or better on a 4.0 scale.