Honors College graduating seniors recognized

JONESBORO -- The Honors College at Arkansas State University had the sixth annual Honors Recognition Ceremony and reception on May 8 in the Cooper Alumni Center.

A total of 118 graduating Honors students will be recognized in the company of their parents, families, guests, and university dignitaries.

This is the highest number of students to graduate with Honors College distinction in A-State history, according to Rebecca Oliver, Honors College director. There are three distinctions in graduating from the Honors College -- Graduating in University Honors, Graduating in Honors, and earning the Honors Certificate.

Megan Michel of Bella Vista was a student Graduating in Honors. Students graduating with this distinction have completed a minimum of 18 credit hours in Honors coursework and are graduating with a 3.50 or higher cumulative grade point average. This distinction is recognized on their diplomas and their formal academic transcripts. These students are also presented with a silver Honors medallion and a certificate in recognition of their accomplishment.

-- Special to The Weekly Vista

General News on 05/20/2015