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Students received bachelor's, master's or doctoral degrees from Samford University.

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.

Kennesaw State University congratulates the more than 6,200 students named to the Fall 2017 Dean's List. Students enrolled at least 9 credit hours and with a grade point average of at least 3.5 were named to the list.

Kennesaw State University recently named students to the President's List, in recognition of their academic excellence in the Fall 2017 semester. The Kennesaw State students were honored by President Sam Olens for earning top marks.

The University of North Georgia announces degrees and certificates awarded for the fall 2017 semester, including hundreds awarded in commencement exercises held December 15 & 16 at the university.

University of North Georgia President Bonita Jacobs recognizes students who achieved a 4.0 grade point average during the fall 2017 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.

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 2017. Dean's List recognition is achieved by having at least a 3.5 grade point average, carrying 12 or more credit hours in one semester and having no grade lower than B.

Approximately 2.419 students have made the Fall Semester 2017 Dean's List for academic achievement at Coastal Carolina University. To qualify for the Dean's List, freshmen must earn a 3.25 grade point average, and upperclassmen must earn a 3.5 grade point average.

The following students completed courses with exemplary marks and made the 2017 fall President's List at Georgia College in Milledgeville, Ga.

The following students achieved the Dean's List at Belmont University for the Fall 2017 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.

"Twelve Phenomenal Women of the '90s," the inaugural Miss Teal and Bronze Pageant, was held recently at Coastal Carolina University as part of Homecoming Week. The contestants were judged on their talent performances, public speaking skills and their poise in swimwear and evening gowns. Previously, the pageant was called Miss Coastal Carolina University. The Miss Teal and Bronze pageant was a part of Homecoming Week and was sponsored by Coastal Activities Board.

On Nov. 17, ninety-one Georgia State University College of Law alumni were sworn in for the Superior Court of Georgia, the Georgia Court of Appeals and the Supreme Court of Georgia by Judge Shawn Ellen LaGrua (J.D. '87) of the Superior Court of Fulton County and Presiding Judge Christopher J. McFadden of the Court of Appeals of Georgia.

More than 140 students from 10 departments in the College of Arts and Sciences participated in the Fall 2017 Undergraduate STEM Research Conference on Oct. 27, 2017, presenting research, research proposals, or literature on topics of interest.

Research by Lia Scott has been accepted for the 2017 American Public Health Association's 2017 Annual Meeting and Expo.

Andy Navratil and McKinley Anderson received the State Bar of Georgia's Law School Excellence in Access to Justice Award. The award recognizes a student (or students) who has (or have) excelled in participation in support of a civil pro bono or legal aid program, or developed or has/have been instrumental in the development of a civil pro bono program satisfying previously unmet civil legal needs or extended services to underserved segments of the population.

Close to 300 University of Alabama students are receiving a hands-on educational experience at more than 60 companies and organizations through UA's Cooperative Education Program during fall 2017. In the Cooperative Education Program, students alternate periods of full-time study with periods of full-time employment. This program offers work related to the academic major or career interests of each student. The experience enhances the students' employment prospects after graduation. While in school, students carry regular course schedules. While on co-op, they work with professionals in their fields who supervise their training and work. At work, co-op students earn competitive salaries and may receive benefit packages in addition to valuable on-the-job experience. Students maintain their full-time student status while at work and have priority registration status each semester through graduation.

To be eligible for the Dean's List during the summer semester, degree-seeking students with a minimum Georgia State cumulative GPA of 2.00 must earn a 3.50 GPA for the semester and complete at least 6 semester hours of academic credit with no incompletes.

To be eligible for the President's List during the summer semester, students must earn a 4.0 GPA for the semester and complete at least 6 semester hours of academic credit with no incompletes.

More than 900 students earned their bachelor's degrees from Georgia State University during the summer semester of 2017.

Georgia College welcomes the Class of 2021 to Bobcat Territory!

Coastal Carolina University welcomes 2,373 first-time freshmen as its Class of 2021 for Fall 2017. Go, Chants!

Coastal Carolina University welcomes 2,373 first-time freshmen as its Class of 2012 for Fall 2017. Go, Chants!

The University of North Georgia announces degrees and certificates awarded for the summer 2017 semester, including hundreds awarded in commencement exercises held July 29 at the university.

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More than 150 students from the Georgia State University College of Law earned their juris doctor (JD) degree during the Spring 2017 semester.

On July 7, Oglethorpe welcomed 114 incoming students for the second summer orientation, known as a MAP (Making a Petrel) Day. The first-year students enrolled in their fall semester classes and received their official Petrel Pass student IDs.

Georgia Southern University recently recognized more than 1,350 students for excellence in academics on the Spring 2017 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.

Georgia Southern University recently recognized more than 2,700 students for excellence in academics on the Spring 2017 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.

This achievement is presented to the students who participated in international education experiences with Georgia State University during the Spring 2017 semester.

Oglethorpe University Athletics is excited to welcome our newest Stormy Petrels to the nest!