Colleges across the country are recognizing students from Collins Hill High School for their on-campus success. Click any achievement to discover alumni from Collins Hill High School, view their personalized Merit pages, and learn about what they are accomplishing.
(see more)Colleges across the country are recognizing students from Collins Hill High School for their on-campus success. Click any achievement to discover alumni from Collins Hill High School, view their personalized Merit pages, and learn about what they are accomplishing.
University of North Georgia announces President's Lists for fall 2016
University of North Georgia President Bonita Jacobs recognizes more than 1,300 students who achieved a 4.0 grade point average during the fall 2016 semester. Students enrolled in 12 or more credit hours in bachelor's degree programs who achieved a 4.0 grade point average were named to the President's Honor Roll. Students enrolled in associate degree programs who met the same level of achievement were named to the President's List.
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2017 Jan 11
University of North Georgia announces Dean's Lists for fall 2016
The deans of each of UNG's five colleges - the College of Arts & Letters, the College of Education, the College of Health Sciences & Professions, the Mike Cottrell College of Business, and the College of Science & Mathematics - announced the names of those students who made their respective lists for fall 2016. Dean's List recognition is achieved by having a 3.5 grade point average, carrying 12 or more credit hours in one semester and having no grade lower than B.
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2017 Jan 11
UNG commissions new second lieutenants
In ceremonies held Dec. 16-17, 2016, at the University of North Georgia, graduating cadets were awarded commissions as second lieutenants in the U.S. Army or Georgia National Guard.
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2017 Jan 11
Area Residents Make Dean's List at Georgia Southwestern State University
The following local residents made the Fall 2016 Dean's List at Georgia Southwestern State University and were among 559 students recognized for scholastic achievement.
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2017 Jan 10
Area Residents Make President's List at Georgia Southwestern State University
The following local residents made the Fall 2016 President's List at Georgia Southwestern State University and were among 559 students recognized for scholastic achievement.
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2017 Jan 10
Area residents graduate from Georgia Southwestern State University
The following area residents were among approximately 400 students who graduated from Georgia Southwestern State University during the Fall 2016 Commencement Ceremony held on Friday, Dec. 9 in Convocation Hall of the Student Success Center.
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2017 Jan 4
Students named to Georgia College Dean's List
The following students completed courses with exemplary marks and made the Dean's List for the 2016 fall semester at Georgia College in Milledgeville, Ga.
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2016 Dec 21
ENI Students Place in Top 5 at Atlanta Startup Battle
A team of four classmates in a course offered through the Entrepreneurship & Innovation Institute (ENI) made it to the top five in the Atlanta Startup Battle, a quarterly competition held at TechSquare Labs. Undergraduates Ahmed Reshit, Luis Ferrer-Labarca, Sara Yeh and Alex Blanco-Pence pitched uPet, a pet rental service aimed at encouraging people to adopt instead of shop for a furry friend.
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2017 Jan 9
Kennesaw State University holds fall commencement ceremonies
More than 2,450 students graduated from Kennesaw State University, Dec. 13 - 14, 2016 in three fall commencement ceremonies.
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2016 Dec 16
GS Model Arab League earns awards at Appalachian Model Arab League
The Georgia Southern Model Arab League received three awards in their first-ever appearance at the Appalachia Regional Model Arab League (ARMAL) at Hollins University in Roanoke, Virginia on Nov. 4-6. The delegation, made up of 11 GS students and their faculty advisor, Jacek Lubecki, Ph.D., represented the United Arab Emirates in the competition.
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2016 Nov 17
Estate and Gift Taxation
The Center for Computer-Assisted Legal Instruction (CALI) Excellence for the Future Award is given to the highest scoring student in each law school class. Awards are given at the discretion of the faculty and in some cases two awards can be given for the same course.
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2016 Nov 14
Hofstra University Students Volunteer at the 2016 Presidential Debate
Almost 400 students worked as volunteers in areas ranging from media and production to credentialing and ticket distribution during the first presidential debate between candidates Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump, held at Hofstra University on Sept. 26, 2016. Along with a month-long series of panels discussions, lectures and performances on important election issues, the volunteer opportunity provided a once-in-a-lifetime educational experience that inspired students to engage in the democratic process and embrace their responsibility as citizens and voters. Hofstra University is the only institution in the nation to host three consecutive presidential debates, and its 2016 debate was the most widely watched in American history.
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2016 Oct 24
Georgia Southern University announces Summer 2016 President's List
Georgia Southern University recently recognized more than 200 students for excellence in academics on the Summer 2016 semester President's List. To be eligible for the President's List, a student must have at least a 4.0 grade point average and carry a minimum of 12 hours for the semester.
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2016 Oct 24
Georgia Southern announces Summer 2016 Dean's List
Georgia Southern University recently recognized nearly 200 students for excellence in academics on the Summer 2016 semester Dean's List. To be eligible for the Dean's List, a student must have at least a 3.5 grade point average and carry a minimum of 12 hours for the semester.
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2016 Oct 24
Summa Cum Laude
This achievement is for Georgia State Law students who maintained a GPA of 3.8 or higher through the end of the Fall 2015 semester.
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2016 Oct 19
Pro Bono Honors With Highest Distinction
These Georgia State University College of Law students provided 10,959 hours of pro bono service, our highest distinction. The College of Law's Pro Bono Recognition Program is designed to encourage students to engage in such activities while in law school and thus conduct themselves in accordance with the highest values and standards of the legal profession. The Class of 2016 provided 12,850.1 hours in pro bono service through April 8, 2016.
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2016 Oct 18
Howard S. and Marie H. Starks Scholarship
Established by Mr. Starks in 1992 to provide financial support for deserving students in the J. Mack Robinson College of Business.
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2016 Oct 10
2016 Howard Scholars at Samford University
Area residents have been named Howard Scholars at Samford University.
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2016 Sep 22
Kennesaw State Students Named to Summer 2016 President's List
Kennesaw State University recently named students to the President's List, in recognition of their academic excellence in the Summer 2016 semester. The Kennesaw State students were honored by Interim President Houston D. Davis for earning top marks.
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2016 Sep 19
Wofford students study abroad during Fall 2016
Study abroad is a major component of Wofford's commitment to shaping globally connected citizens. Opportunities range from travel/study Interim projects to a full-year at a university abroad. Students may choose from more than 200 programs and 59 countries. Co-curricular opportunities include service learning, internships and cultural excursions.
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2016 Sep 6
Georgia College welcomes the Class of 2020
Georgia College welcomes the Class of 2020 to Bobcat Territory.
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2016 Aug 18
Chorale and Southern Gentlemen take home top honors in Budapest
The Georgia Southern Chorale and the Southern Gentlemen won in competition at the "Laurea Mundi Budapest" Festival of Choral Music, held in Budapest, Hungary, July 9-13. The Georgia Southern Chorale won the Grand Prix in the mixed choir category and the spirituals category. The Southern Gentlemen won the open category in pop music and was invited to sing against the Georgia Southern Chorale in the Grand Prix.
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2016 Jul 26
More than 3,300 students receive degrees from Georgia Southern during Spring 2016 Commencement
On May 6 and 7, Georgia Southern University held its annual spring commencement ceremonies for graduate and undergraduate students at Hanner Fieldhouse and Allen E. Paulson Stadium. Interim University President Jean E. Bartels, Ph.D., R.N., conferred more than 3,300 doctoral, master's, specialist and bachelor's degrees from the University's eight colleges during two separate ceremonies.
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2016 Jul 25
President's List Spring 2016
To be eligible for the President's List, students must earn a 4.0 GPA for the semester and complete at least nine semester hours of academic credit with no incompletes.
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2016 Jul 14
Dean's List Spring 2016
To be eligible for the Dean's List, students must earn a 3.50 GPA for the semester and complete at least nine semester hours of academic credit with no incompletes.
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2016 Jul 14
New Bobcats visit campus for Orientation
On Friday, July 15, 2016, the newest Georgia College students and their families will attend New Student Orientation. Orientation is a day-long program that offers new students and transfer students the opportunity to establish a link with faculty in their intended major, become familiar with the campus and the array of academic and campus life programs available and "take care of business" to prepare for move-in.
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2016 Jul 13
Valdosta State University Announces Spring 2016 Graduates
Valdosta State University is proud to celebrate the accomplishments of the more than 1,100 students who completed the requirements of their respective academic programs during the spring semester.
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2016 Jun 29
Students Make Dean's List at Georgia Tech
The following students have earned the distinction of Dean's List at the Georgia Institute of Technology for Spring 2016.
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2016 Jun 24
Georgia Southern University announces Spring 2016 President's List
Georgia Southern University recently recognized 1,340 students for excellence in academics on the Spring 2016 President's List. To be eligible for the President's List, a student must have at least a 4.0 grade point average and carry a minimum of 12 hours for the semester.
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2016 Jun 22
Georgia Southern University Announces Spring 2016 Dean's List
Georgia Southern University recently recognized nearly 2,600 students for excellence in academics on the 2016 Spring Semester Dean's List. To be eligible for the Dean's List, a student must have at least a 3.5 grade point average and carry a minimum of 12 hours for the semester.
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2016 Jun 22