Davenport University has announced that Laura Shields of Ferndale has been named to the President's List for the fall 2012 semester.

The President's List recognizes Davenport University's top students who excel with outstanding academic performance.

To achieve the President's List, a student must maintain a minimum 3.8 grade point average while enrolled in at least nine credits of regular coursework.

Founded in 1866, Davenport is a private, non-profit university serving more than 11,000 students at campuses across Michigan and online.