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Georgia Southern University recently recognized more than 1,350 students for excellence in academics on the Fall 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.

The following students have earned the distinction of Dean's List at the Georgia Institute of Technology for Fall 2016.

Wil Lutz was named to the Pro-Football Writers Association's (PFWA) All-Rookie Team. PFWA is the official voice of pro football writers, known for promoting and fighting for access to NFL personnel to best serve the public. The PFWA is made up of accredited writers who cover the NFL and the 32 teams daily.

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."

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.

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.

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.

Dr. Steve Dorman, president of Georgia College, has awarded degrees to the graduating class of December 2016.

The following students completed courses with exemplary marks and made the 2016 fall President's List at Georgia College in Milledgeville, Ga.

More than 2,450 students graduated from Kennesaw State University, Dec. 13 - 14, 2016 in three fall commencement ceremonies.

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.

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.

North Point Hospitality Group, Inc., based in Atlanta, was founded in 1978 by JK Patel. The company owns, develops, and manages brand defining hotels in key business markets and leisure destinations. This scholarship is based on academic achievement, hotel career aspirations, work experience and leadership in student organizations.

Dr. Steve Dorman, president of Georgia College, has awarded degrees to the graduating class of summer 2016.

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.

Troy University is proud to announce students who have been accepted for admission during June.

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.

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.

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.

The following students earned the distinction of Faculty Honors for Spring 2016 at the Georgia Institute of Technology.

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.

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.

Valdosta State University is proud to announce its Spring 2016 Dean's List. Students who achieve a semester grade point average of 3.50 or higher on nine or more semester hours with an institutional grade point average of 3.00 or higher are recognized by being placed on the Dean's List. Developmental studies, transients, and graduate students are not eligible for Dean's List status.

The following local residents made the Spring 2016 Academic Achievement List at Georgia Southwestern State University and were among over 540 students recognized for scholastic achievement.

The Rising Star award honors a 1913 Society member who has demonstrated exemplary leadership skills with only one year of service in The 1913 Society.

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.

Georgia Southern University recently recognized more than 1,350 students for excellence in academics on the Fall 2015 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.

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.

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.

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.