MARION, Alabama --- Anna Richburg of Robertsdale earned dean's list honors for the fall semester, 2011 at Judson College.

Eligible students must have completed a minimum of 15 hours with no incompletes and earned a grade point average of at least 3.7.

According to its website, judson.edu, Judson is the nation's fifth oldest women's college, founded in 1838 by Baptists in Marion to educate young women in a Christian environment.

The independent, liberal arts college was named for Ann Hasseltine Judson, America's first female foreign missionary, and remains affiliated with the Alabama Baptist State Convention.

Judson was listed among the Top 20 Best National Liberal Arts Colleges 2011 in U.S. News & World Report for having a "thoroughly engaging academic program," a recognition obtained from nominations by high school guidance counselors from top high schools throughout the nation. Judson was also named a 2011 Military Friendly School by G.I. Jobs Magazine and is a supporter of the Yellow Ribbon Program for veterans.