Twelve Dominican students earned a place on the Dean’s List at Western Illinois University last semester. The undergraduate students, part of a growing cohort at the university, all earned GPAs of 3.6. Several of the students earned a perfect 4.0 GPA for the semester.
Recognized Students are:
- Jeanelle R E Kerr (Senior)
- Naomi C P Scotland (Senior)
- Francine Corin Julius (Senior)
- Kervell Dadra Vital (Senior)
- Berni Hamael Servil (Senior)
- Marlon Moses (Senior)
- Najeh Sole Francis (Senior)
- Nashida Stacia Bertrand (Senior)
- Jade I S Lindsay (Senior)
- Rhesa Lawrence
- Roanne Jno Baptiste
- Sanchez Shernice Jno Baptiste
- Dominican and other Caribbean students in the growing regional cohort continue to excel academically.
- More than 50 students from the sub-region were placed on the Spring 2024
- University Provost, Dr. Mark Mossman, noted that the university sees the Caribbean as its primary area for building a successful international undergraduate program. He noted the positive reports from the professors on their outstanding dedication to academics.
- Dominicans typically begin their studies online before completing on campus in the USA. WIU Scholarships are based on local college or CAPE achievement and cover a high percentage of tuition for strong students. Top students can compete for the International Presidential Scholarship which provides a full tuition scholarship. Western Illinois University is a state institution with a stellar reputation established in 1899.