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Local students earn North Georgia accolades
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DAHLONEGA—Dr. Bonita C. Jacobs, president of the University of North Georgia, has recognized more than 1,200 students who achieved a 4.0 grade point average during the fall 2015 semester.

Students in bachelor’s degree programs who achieved a 4.0 grade point average and were enrolled in 12 or more credit hours were named to the President’s Honor Roll. Students enrolled in associate degree programs who achieved a 4.0 grade point average and were enrolled in 12 or more credit hours were named to the President’s List.

Making the president’s list were:

Kelly Housand of Rincon

Matthew Smith of Clyo

The deans of each of UNG’s five colleges — the College of Arts and Letters, the College of Education, the College of Health Sciences and Professions, the Mike Cottrell College of Business, and the College of Science and Mathematics — announced the names of more than 2,000 students who made their respective lists. The honor is given to those students who achieve a 3.5 grade point average, carry 12 or more credit hours in one semester and have no grade lower than B.

Making the dean’s list from Effingham County were:

Cheyenne Muller of Springfield

Courtney Purcell of Rincon

Ashlee Gordon of Guyton