Thayne Griffin, of Hays, has been named to the Dean’s List at Drake University. Griffin achieved this academic honor by earning a grade-point average of 3.5 or higher during the Fall 2011 semester at Drake.

Drake is a private, independent university in Des Moines, Iowa, with an enrollment of approximately 3,300 full-time undergraduate students from 50 states and 50 countries. Drake University’s mission is to provide an exceptional learning environment that prepares students for meaningful personal lives, professional accomplishments and responsible global citizenship. The Drake experience is distinguished by collaborative learning among students, faculty and staff and by the integration of the liberal arts and sciences with professional preparation.