Paradise Valley's Erika Safrin on university president's list

Erika Safrin of Paradise Valley was among the more than 1,200 undergraduate students at the University of Iowa named to the president’s list for the 2024 spring semester.

Safrin is a third-year student in Iowa’s College of Liberal Arts and Sciences and is majoring in journalism and mass communication, according to a press release.

The president’s list status to recognize academic excellence was earned by 109 first-year undergraduates during the 2024 spring semester at Iowa, 258 second-year students, 332 third-year students, and 580 fourth-year students.

University of Iowa undergraduates who achieve a grade point average of 4.0 in 12 semester hours or more of graded coursework and who have no marks on their records for two consecutive semesters are recognized by inclusion on the president’s list, the release explained. Courses graded with the pass/nonpass system are not included in grade-point average calculations or graded semester hour counts, potentially impacting eligibility for the president’s list.

With over 200 areas of study to choose from, University of Iowa students are encouraged to mix and match majors, minors and certificates to earn a degree that reflects their interests. The 15:1 student-to-faculty ratio allows students to work directly with experts in their field while earning valuable, practical skills.