Each semester, students at Missouri State University who attain academic excellence are named to the dean’s list.

For undergraduate students, criteria include enrollment in at least 12 credit hours during the spring semester and at least a 3.50 grade point average (on a 4.00 scale).

More than 5,000 students were named to the spring 2026 dean’s list.

Students from Lexington named to the list include Janette Beckner, Olivia Roush and Jessica Thee.