TUSCALOOSA, AL (09/18/2026)– A total of 494 students enrolled in UA Early College during Summer 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 students to get a head start on their college courses. High school sophomores, juniors and seniors enrolled in UA Early College can choose from more than 80 different online and on-campus courses and earn up to 30 hours of college credit.
The Summer 2026 list includes the following student(s):
Jack McClure of Indian Land, SC attends Home Schooled.
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Thomas Hyslip lives in Tega Cay with his wife and daughter. After 27 years in the U.S. Army and Federal Law Enforcement, he retired to pursue his passion for teaching. Tom is now an Assistant Professor of Instruction at the University of South Florida. In 2 short years he has won 10 awards from the South Carolina Press Association, including first place in column writing, education beat reporting and best podcast.


