Word out from Western Illinois University (WIU) is that fourteen Grenadian students have earned a place on the Dean’s List for the last semester.
As part of a growing cohort at the university, the undergraduate students earned GPA scores of 3.6 and 4.
The Recognized senior Students are Akeem Mitchell, Sierra Duncan, Noah Lessey, Rashelle Bowen, Kendra John, Lene Mitchell, Carlene Alexander, Kamal Mark, Aaliyah Knight, La Ditra Mason, Sherdell St. Clair, Josh Alexander, Charielle Bubb, Whitney Bowen.
Professors at the Western Illinois University (WIU) have been singing the praises of the Grenadian and other Caribbean students as the regional cohort has grown to over 150.
The other OAS territories also featured strong representation as 55 students from the sub- region was placed on the Dean’s List.
University Provost, Dr. Mark Mossman, also shared his delight in the high academic achievements of Caribbean students, noting that they were also thriving personally as well as academically in adapting to the cold, snowy, winters.
Grenadian degree seekers at WIU typically begin their studies online before completing on campus in the USA.
WIU Scholarships are based on local college or CAPE achievement and covers a high percentage of tuition for strong students.