SPARTANBURG, SC — Spartanburg Methodist College has recognized eight students from York, Lancaster, and Chester counties on its Spring 2026 Dean’s List.
Dr. Curt Laird, SMC Provost and Executive Vice President, announced the students who earned inclusion on the Dean’s List for grades earned during the spring 2026 academic semester. Dean’s List students have achieved a grade point average of 3.5 or higher.
Local students named to the list include:
- Emily Bearse of Rock Hill
- Tanner Cowart of York
- Julia Guzman of York
- Parker Harrigan of Fort Mill
- Grace McCullough of Chester
- Ronald Mendez of Rock Hill
- Kenneth Vickery of Clover
- Greyson Wild of Fort Mill
Located in Spartanburg, South Carolina, Spartanburg Methodist College is a private, liberal arts college open to students of all religious and non-religious backgrounds. The college serves approximately 1,000 students and offers six associate degrees, eight bachelor’s degrees, and 10 fully online associate and bachelor’s degree options. SMC’s Camak Core professional development program prepares graduates for the business world with education in critical workplace skills that employers value in new hires. Affiliated with the United Methodist Church and established in 1911, SMC students experience academic excellence, intellectual exploration, social awareness, and character development in a supportive environment.
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