July 4, 2025

Beaufort Students Shine at University of South Carolina Beaufort

News Summary

A total of 41 local students from Beaufort, Port Royal, and St. Helena Island have been recognized for their academic excellence at the University of South Carolina Beaufort. Multiple students earned spots on the prestigious Chancellor’s and President’s lists, showcasing their hard work and commitment to education. The recognition highlights the strong academic environment at USCB that encourages student achievement.

Beaufort Students Excel at University of South Carolina Beaufort

Beaufort, SC – A total of 41 local students from Beaufort, Port Royal, and St. Helena Island have been recognized for their exceptional academic performance at the University of South Carolina Beaufort (USCB), with several students earning spots on the prestigious Chancellor’s and President’s lists for the latest academic term.

President’s List Honorees

Students who achieved the President’s List status are commended for their outstanding grades, showcasing their dedication and effort throughout the semester. Local students named to USCB’s President’s List include:

Brock Bekemeyer
Brooke Brennan
Sabrina Chavez
Dominick Crowell
Celeste Cruz-Reyes
Polly Heater
Jarrett Kizer
Cristos Kramer
Hannah Krebs
Karina Lopez Damian
Rayneasha Marsh
Natanya Martin
Mariah Midyette
Emma Morrison
Jose Nava Mercado
Rebecca Pollard
Taylor Pratt
Dominique Raymond
Rebecca Riley
Kyndal Silva
Jaclyn Skinner
Eli Smith
Gray Ward
Annalee Webb
Keniyah Webb
Jayden Caesar (Port Royal)
Jerni Lowery (St. Helena Island)

Chancellor’s List Recognitions

The Chancellor’s List honors those undergraduate students who have completed a minimum of 12 credit hours with a GPA of 3.75 or higher during a semester. From the region, the following students were named to the Chancellor’s List:

Simon Araneda
Ashly Avila
Elizabeth Barber
Sarah Bell
Madison Berbigler
Tresharna Bitler-Gray
Autumn Carey
Teresa Carrera
Abigail Carte
Karma Clark
Kimberly Combs
Emylse Contreras Martinez
Cole Culbertson
Isabelle Davis
Ryan Denny
Ty Emmert
Kerys Fitzgibbons
Jason Garcia Arias
Hayden Greenwalt
Thomas Grygowski
Nijah Henry
Carmen Hincher
Julia Jarvis
Emma Johnson
Heather Johnson
Kristin Ketola
Katharine Mason
Tabitha McLeod
Briana Mooney
Dustin Nakamura
Elizabeth Peck
Jenna Phillips
Raven Porter-Riggens
Latara Rhodes
Abby Sauls
Jamie Smith
Natasha Solis Gonzalez
Erica Swanson
Le Vuong
Anna Wade
Sydney Wiese
Veronica Woodward
Lynette Wyant
Jamaya Bryant (Port Royal)
Sophia Magagnotti (Port Royal)
Lily Dalrymple (Seabrook)
Quintilian Fields (Seabrook)
Lilliann Haag (Seabrook)
Kalyn Moultrie (Seabrook)
Tyneisha Smith (Seabrook)
Nicholas Butcher (St. Helena Island)
Donald Lunardini (St. Helena Island)

About the University of South Carolina Beaufort

USCB has become the fastest-growing four-year institution within the University of South Carolina System, boasting a total enrollment of approximately 2,000 students from across states and several international locations. The university offers 20 baccalaureate degrees across its three campuses located in Bluffton, Beaufort, and Hilton Head Island.

The faculty at USCB is well-regarded for their dedication to teaching and research, particularly in small-class settings, enhancing personalized instruction for students. USCB has also earned recognition as one of the top 10 regional public colleges in the South, further solidifying its commitment to providing a quality education.

The recognition of local students reflects their hard work and the academic environment fostered at USCB, encouraging students to achieve excellence in their educational pursuits.

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Author: STAFF HERE BEAUFORT

The HERE Beaufort Staff Writers are a collaborative team of journalists, editors, and local contributors passionate about delivering accurate, timely information to the Beaufort community. As part of the HEREcity.com Network, which powers over 100 U.S. city sites including HEREcolumbia.com, our staff draws on collective experience in South Carolina journalism to cover everything from business sales and real estate developments to dining deals and community initiatives. Our Expertise and Background: Local Roots in Beaufort : Our team includes lifelong Beaufort residents and SC natives with deep knowledge of the area’s history, economy, and culture. We’ve covered key events like the recent sale of the historic Crofts Block Building, Beaufort’s equestrian heritage, and growth in local tech and education sectors (e.g., BeaufortTechnical College programs). Collective Experience: With over 50 combined years in journalism, our staff has backgrounds in print, digital media, and community reporting. We prioritize fact-based stories, drawing from sources like the Beaufort Chamber of Commerce, city government records, and on-the-ground interviews. Commitment to Quality: Every article is a group effort, involving research, editing, and verification to ensure reliability. We adhere to journalistic standards, citing credible sources and updating content as new details emerge.

STAFF HERE BEAUFORT

The HERE Beaufort Staff Writers are a collaborative team of journalists, editors, and local contributors passionate about delivering accurate, timely information to the Beaufort community. As part of the HEREcity.com Network, which powers over 100 U.S. city sites including HEREcolumbia.com, our staff draws on collective experience in South Carolina journalism to cover everything from business sales and real estate developments to dining deals and community initiatives. Our Expertise and Background: Local Roots in Beaufort : Our team includes lifelong Beaufort residents and SC natives with deep knowledge of the area’s history, economy, and culture. We’ve covered key events like the recent sale of the historic Crofts Block Building, Beaufort’s equestrian heritage, and growth in local tech and education sectors (e.g., BeaufortTechnical College programs). Collective Experience: With over 50 combined years in journalism, our staff has backgrounds in print, digital media, and community reporting. We prioritize fact-based stories, drawing from sources like the Beaufort Chamber of Commerce, city government records, and on-the-ground interviews. Commitment to Quality: Every article is a group effort, involving research, editing, and verification to ensure reliability. We adhere to journalistic standards, citing credible sources and updating content as new details emerge.

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