Colleges across the country are recognizing students from Buford High School for their on-campus success. Click any achievement to discover alumni from Buford High School, view their personalized Merit pages, and learn about what they are accomplishing.
(see more)Colleges across the country are recognizing students from Buford High School for their on-campus success. Click any achievement to discover alumni from Buford High School, view their personalized Merit pages, and learn about what they are accomplishing.
Coastal Carolina University announces Dean's List for Fall 2016
Approximately 2,253 students have made the Fall Semester 2016 Dean's List for academic achievement at Coastal Carolina University.
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2017 Jan 25
Students accepted into Honors Program 2016-2017
The Honors Program is designed for intellectually talented and motivated students, who benefit from small sections of core curriculum classes, lunch and dinner seminars, book discussions, and other academic and cultural events. This intellectually challenging and rewarding academic experience allows students to stretch their minds, craft unique records of experience and accomplishment, and achieve their longer-term academic and professional goals. For the program, students must maintain a 3.30 or higher institutional GPA, complete at least 18 hours of Honors course credit to graduate with Honors and remain in good standing with the program and be a member of Eta Sigma Alpha (the Honors Student Association).
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2017 Jan 25
UNG awards more than 800 degrees during fall 2016
The University of North Georgia awarded more than 800 degrees for the fall 2016 semester, including hundreds awarded in commencement exercises held Dec. 16-17 at the university. "We are here to honor you with the richest tradition in the academic community - a commencement ceremony," UNG President Bonita Jacobs said before conferring degrees. "We all know what it took for you to reach this moment. We know that, as graduates of UNG, you will add meaning and value to the lives of those around you. Our hopes and dreams are with you. Congratulations on this important milestone."
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2017 Jan 20
UC Students Serve Community On Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Although students had Monday, Jan. 16, off from classes at University of the Cumberlands (UC), many found ways to spend their day giving back to the community in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
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2017 Jan 19
McKendree University Fall 2016 Dean's List
Congratulations to students on the McKendree University Dean's List for earning a grade point average of 3.60 or higher for the fall 2016 semester.
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2017 Jan 18
Samford University Fall 2016 Dean's List
Samford University releases dean's lists after the close of the fall and spring semesters each academic year. To qualify for the dean's list, a student must have earned a minimum 3.5 grade point average out of a possible 4.0 while attempting at least 12 credit hours of coursework. Dean's List is the highest academic recognition given by the school at the end of each semester.
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2017 Jan 12
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
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
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
Students Named to President's List at Georgia College
The following students completed courses with exemplary marks and made the 2016 fall President's List at Georgia College in Milledgeville, Ga.
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2016 Dec 21
Belmont University Announces Fall 2016 Dean's List
The following students achieved the Dean's List at Belmont University for the Fall 2016 semester. Eligibility is based on a minimum course load of 12 hours and a quality grade point average of 3.5 with no grade below a C.
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2016 Dec 20
Coastal Carolina University honors fall graduates
A total of 719 students were eligible to walk in Coastal Carolina University's fall 2016 commencement, compared to 595 in 2015 and 590 in 2014. Two ceremonies were held in the HTC Center on campus, one on Friday, Dec. 16 and one on Saturday, Dec. 17. Speaking to Coastal Carolina University's largest class of fall semester graduation candidates, commencement speaker Susan O'Malley advised the graduates to follow their passions. "If you follow you passion, you'll find your purpose," said O'Malley, who, following her own early goals, became the first female president of a professional sports franchise at age 29 when she assumed the leadership of the NBA's Washington Bullets (now the Wizards).
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2016 Dec 20
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
Winter 2016 Graduates Announced at UA
The University of Alabama awarded some 2,270 degrees during winter commencement Saturday, Dec. 10, 2016. With this graduating class, UA will have awarded more than 257,000 degrees since its founding in 1831 as the state's first public university.
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2016 Dec 16
Troy University announces students accepted for admission in October
Troy University is proud to announce students who have been accepted for admission during October.
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2016 Nov 30
Women's Swimming Hit Five "A" Cuts on Final Day of Magnus Cup
The University of the Cumberlands women's swimming and diving team ended day three of the Magnus Cup hosted by Cleveland State by hitting five NAIA "A" standards. In total, the Patriots accumulated 17 "A" cuts throughout the three days of swimming.
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2016 Nov 29
Women's Swimming Sweeps Past Tigers 154-33
The women's swimming team won all 11 events en route to a 154-33 win over Mid-South Conference foe Campbellsville Friday night at Powell Athletic Center Pool. With the win the Patriots improve to 3-1 in dual meets this year, including 2-0 against the MSC, while the Tigers fall to 3-6.
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2016 Dec 8
Women's Swimming Fights Hard in Second Day of Magnus Cup
The University of the Cumberlands women's swimming and diving team hit six NAIA "A" standards on the second day competition at the Magnus Cup hosted by Cleveland State Saturday. The Patriots have earned 11 points after two days of competition.
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2016 Nov 29
Women's Swimming Makes a Splash in First Day of Magnus Cup
The University of the Cumberlands women's swimming and diving team hit six NAIA "A" standards on the first day of competition at the Magnus Cup hosted by Cleveland State.
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2016 Nov 29
Women's Swimming Ranked Sixth in Latest Poll
The University of the Cumberlands women's swimming and diving team is ranked sixth in the second NAIA Coaches' Poll of the season, released by the national office Thursday.
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2016 Nov 29
Women's Swimming Defeats Union in Duel
The University of the Cumberlands women's swim team hit six NAIA "A" standards and eight NAIA "B" standard en route to a 212-53 win over Union Friday night at the Dinah Taylor Aquatic Center. With the win the Patriots improve to 2-0 on the season.
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2016 Oct 18
Henry F. Stabler Award
In honor of Dr. Henry F. Stabler, accounting graduate students with high academic qualifications receive a cash award.
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2016 Oct 10
Cumberlands Announces Homecoming Court
University of the Cumberlands is pleased to announce the representatives for the 2016 Homecoming Court.
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2016 Oct 4
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
Study Abroad Students - Maymester 2016
Congratulations to the students who embarked on an international education experience with Georgia State University in Maymester 2016!
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2016 Sep 13
International Education Fee (IEF) Study Abroad Scholarship Recipients - Maymester 2016
Congratulations to the recipients of the Georgia State University International Education Fee (IEF) Study Abroad Scholarship who participated in an international education experience in Maymester 2016! The Georgia State University International Education Fee (IEF) Study Abroad Scholarship, initiated in 2004, is funded by the international education student fee.
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2016 Sep 13
Students Recognized by the College of Health Sciences for their outstanding work
The College of Health Sciences held its annual awards ceremony in April where students were recognized for their achievements in their respective major within the health sciences field.
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2016 Aug 18
Students Named to President's List at Georgia College
The following students completed courses with exemplary marks and made the 2016 summer President's List at Georgia College in Milledgeville, Ga.
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2016 Aug 10
Coastal Carolina University welcomes more than 2,300 freshmen for Fall 2016
Coastal Carolina University welcomes 2,306 first-time freshmen to its campus for Fall 2016. Go, Chants!
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2016 Aug 4