Joshua Haverfield named to Evansville Dean’s List

Student must carry a full academic load of 12 credit hours and achieve a grade-point average of 3.5 or higher

To earn the honor, a student must carry a full academic load of 12 credit hours or more and achieve a grade-point average of 3.5 or higher.

Published January 14, 2026 - 5:09 a.m.

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Joshua Haverfield of Dover was named to the University of Evansville Dean’s List for the fall 2024 semester.

Students are named to the Dean’s List each fall and spring semester. To earn the honor, a student must carry a full academic load of 12 credit hours or more and achieve a grade-point average of 3.5 or higher.

The University of Evansville is a private university in Evansville, Indiana. Established in 1854, the university is known for a strong tradition of academic excellence and a vibrant campus community. Home of the Purple Aces, the University of Evansville offers more than 75 majors, 17 Division I sports and a study-abroad program at Harlaxton College in the United Kingdom.

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