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.
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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
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
Belmont Sends Largest Group of Students Abroad for Maymester, Summer Trips
Belmont will break its previous record of number of students participating in summer study abroad opportunities, including the University's maymester trips, as 506 students pack their bags to travel to nearly 30 countries.
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2016 Jun 10
Students graduate from Harding University
More than 750 students received diplomas at Harding University's commencement exercises on May 7, 2016. Graduates include students from the College of Allied Health, College of Arts and Humanities, College of Bible and Ministry, Paul R. Carter College of Business Administration, Cannon-Clary College of Education, Carr College of Nursing, College of Pharmacy and College of Sciences.
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2016 Jun 9
Spring 2016 Samford University 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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2016 Jun 1
LMU Confers over 400 Degrees at Spring Commencement
Lincoln Memorial University (LMU) President B. James Dawson conferred the degrees of 478 students on Saturday, May 7, 2016. Family and friends of over 400 students participated in the commencement ceremony held in the Tex Turner Arena
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2016 Jun 1
Coastal Carolina University announces Dean's List for Spring 2016
Approximately 1,940 students have made the Spring Semester 2016 Dean's List for academic achievement at Coastal Carolina University.
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2016 May 24
University of North Georgia announces spring 2016 graduates
The university's spring commencement ceremonies were held May 6-8 for some 1,200 participants; in total, UNG conferred more than 1,500 degrees and certificates for spring semester.
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2016 May 23
University of North Georgia announces Deans' Lists for spring 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 - announce the names of some 1,800 students who achieved Dean's List honors for spring 2016.
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2016 May 23
University of North Georgia announces President's Lists for spring 2016
Dr. Bonita C. Jacobs, president of UNG, recognized more than 1,200 students who earned a 4.0 during the spring 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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2016 May 23
Students named to Harding University dean's list
More than 1,300 students were included on the Harding University dean's list for grades achieved during the spring 2016 semester.
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2016 May 18
Students named to President's List at Georgia College
The following students completed courses with exemplary marks and made the 2016 spring President's List at Georgia College in Milledgeville, Georgia.
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2016 May 17
Students named to Georgia College 2016 Spring Dean's List
The following local students completed courses with exemplary marks and made the Dean's List for the 2016 spring semester at Georgia College in Milledgeville, Ga.
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2016 May 17
Study Abroad Students - Spring 2016
This acheivement is presented to the students who embarked on an international education experience with Georgia State University in Spring 2016!
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2016 May 16
International Education Fee (IEF) Study Abroad Scholarship Recipients - Spring 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 Spring 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 May 16
Belmont University Announces Spring 2016 Dean's List
The following students achieved the Dean's List at Belmont University for the spring 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 May 13
Coastal Carolina University graduates Class of 2016
Approximately 1,100 students were graduation candidates for Coastal Carolina University's commencement ceremonies on May 6 and 7, 2016, at the HTC Center on campus. Grand Strand businessman and civic leader Dennis L. Wade was the speaker for the event, which consisted of four separate ceremonies.
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2016 May 9
Three Patriots Ladies Earn WLAX All-Conference Honors
The University of the Cumberlands (UC) Women's Lacrosse team just recently wrapped up their 2016 inaugural season. Finishing the season with an overall record of 4-8 and 3-5 in Appalachian Athletic Conference (AAC) play, the Patriots now turn their attention to the offseason as the coaches go to recruit and the players push to improve upon their game. During the season though, numerous Patriots would impress on the field as two UC athletes were named AAC 1st Team All-Conference while one Patriot was also named to the Champions of Character team.
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2016 Apr 18
Women's Lacrosse Upended in Season Finale by Eagles
The University of the Cumberlands (UC) Women's Lacrosse team traveled to Asbury University (AU) on Friday, April 8th for the final regular season contest of their inaugural season. Unfortunately, the Patriots would not be able to finish the season with a win, falling to the Eagles by a final score of 12-8. The loss brings UC's overall season record to 4-8 and 3-5 in Appalachian Athletic Conference (AAC) play.
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2016 Apr 11
The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi Inducts New Members
The following people recently were initiated into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, the nation's oldest and most selective collegiate honor society for all academic disciplines.
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2016 Apr 7
Women's Lacrosse Battles but Defeated by Reinhardt
The University of the Cumberlands (UC) Women's Lacrosse program hosted their first night game at home on Wednesday as they took on NAIA #7 ranked Reinhardt University (RU) in another Appalachian Athletic Conference (AAC) matchup. The Patriots would battle throughout the night, but in the end it was the Eagles of Reinhardt that would come away with a 17-5 victory over the Patriots. The loss moves UC to 2-4 overall on the season.
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2016 Mar 10
Swimming Patriots Make History at Nationals
The University of the Cumberlands (UC) Swimming and Diving teams made their way to the NAIA National Championships this past weekend. While neither the men nor the women came away with gold, both teams placed 5th overall which is a first in Patriot history. Several Patriots also finished among the Top 6 and broke several records for the University including David Groh making history as the first male diver to compete at Nationals. The Top 6 in each event are also considered College Swimming Coaches Association of America (CSCAA) All-Americans in which the Patriots have a school record of 36 qualifying athletes.
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2016 Mar 8
Women's Lacrosse Takes Down St. Andrews in 9-8 Victory
The University of the Cumberlands (UC) Women's Lacrosse program added another win to their record this past weekend by defeating Appalachian Athletic Conference (AAC) opponent St. Andrews University with a final score of 9-8. The game was originally scheduled to be played at the UC Lacrosse Complex in Williamsburg, Kentucky, but was moved to Montreat College due to weather.
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2016 Mar 8
Georgia Southern University Announces Fall 2015 Dean's List
Georgia Southern University recently recognized more than 2,800 students for excellence in academics on the Fall 2015 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 Feb 10
Women's Lacrosse Opens Inaugural Season with Win over Pikeville
The University of the Cumberlands (UC) Women's Lacrosse team would open up their inaugural season on Friday, February 19th at the UC Lacrosse Complex in Williamsburg, KY against the University of Pikeville (UPike). With over 200 people in attendance for the first ever women's game in program history, the Patriot ladies were sure to not disappoint their fans. The Patriots came out hot and never looked back, garnering an 11-6 win over the Bears for the first win in program history.
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2016 Feb 23
Patriot Ladies Win MSC Championships; Men Finish Runner-Up
The University of the Cumberlands (UC) Men and Women's Swimming teams competed this past week in one of their biggest events of the season, the Mid-South Conference (MSC) Championships in Kingsport, Tennessee. The three-day event would see the Patriots excel in numerous events. After the grueling three days were complete, it was the Patriot ladies hoisting the MSC Championship for the 2nd straight season as they finished 1st of 7 teams. The men's team made a great effort, but in the end would finish 2nd of 6 competing teams overall.
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2016 Feb 8