Two local students were named presidential scholars or named to the dean’s list for the spring semester at Clarkson University in Potsdam, N.Y. Presidential scholars must achieve a minimum 3.80 grade-point average and carry at least 14 credit hours. Dean’s list students must achieve a minimum 3.25 grade point average and also carry at least 14 credit hours.

Kingfield: Krista A. Hoisington, dean’s list, senior, psychology.

Auburn: Renee S. Lajoie, presidential scholar, senior, psychology.