Deerfield Students Earn Honors At The University Of Alabama

DEERFIELD, IL — We’re tracking higher education accomplishments by local students throughout the academic year. To submit an achievement, email eric.degrechie@patch.com.

College Credits announcements are compiled from Merit Pages News, colleges and universities, and submissions from readers and families.

The University of Alabama

A total of 14,306 students enrolled during spring semester 2026 at The University of Alabama were named to the dean's list with an academic record of 3.5 or above, or the president's list with an academic record of 4.0.

Local students include:

• Andrew Alexanian, of Deerfield, was named to the Dean's List.
• Zachary Berlow, of Deerfield, was named to the Dean's List.
• Daniel Brankin, of Deerfield, was named to the Dean's List.
• Chloe Lewis, of Deerfield, was named to the President's List.
• Nathan Margulis, of Deerfield, was named to the President's List.
• Scarlett Speed, of Deerfield, was named to the President's List.
• Sarah Ward, of Deerfield, was named to the Dean's List.

UA Early College

Ryan Blitz, of Deerfield, was named to the director's list at UA Early College during spring semester 2026. Blitz attends Deerfield High School.

A total of 672 students enrolled in UA Early College during spring semester 2026 at The University of Alabama were named to the director's list with an academic record of 3.6 or higher.

The director's list recognizes students enrolled in classes through the UA Early College program. UA Early College allows high school sophomores, juniors and seniors to get a head start on college courses. Students enrolled in the program can choose from more than 80 online and on-campus courses and earn up to 30 hours of college credit.