Chowan University last week officially announced the Spring 2012 semester’s Dean’s List honorees. Those on the Dean’s List have accomplished a grade-point average between 3.25 and 3.79 for the semester. This distinction for full-time students will become part of their official record. The following students were recognized:

• Terese Elam, a senior elementary education major from Windsor
• Danielle Hemmis, a freshman criminal justice law enforcement major from Suffolk
• Jennifer Humphrey, a freshman social studies education major from Suffolk
• Sarah Hurst, a junior English major from Carrsville
• Amy Joyner, a senior criminal justice major from Suffolk
• Jasmine McDonald, a junior elementary education major from Suffolk
• Shelby Pendleton, a junior English major from Suffolk
• Michael Polhemus, a senior physical education major from Windsor
• Sally Rensch, a senior elementary education major from Carrsville
• Becca Roberts, a freshman in allied health biology from Suffolk
• Lauren Story, a senior business administration accounting major from Carrsville
• Scott Van Eck, a senior graphic design major from Windsor

Chowan University, a Christian liberal arts university founded in 1848 in Murfreesboro, N.C., enrolls more than 1,300 students each year. Accredited with the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Chowan offers more than 80 undergraduate academic programs, as well as master’s degrees. For more information about Chowan University, visit www.chowan.edu or call 1-888-4-CHOWAN.