Colleges across the country are recognizing students from Pickens High School for their on-campus success. Click any achievement to discover alumni from Pickens High School, view their personalized Merit pages, and learn about what they are accomplishing.
(see more)Colleges across the country are recognizing students from Pickens High School for their on-campus success. Click any achievement to discover alumni from Pickens High School, view their personalized Merit pages, and learn about what they are accomplishing.
First-year students MAP out next four years
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.
Enrollment -
2017 Jul 17
UNG commissions new second lieutenants
In ceremonies held July 28 at the University of North Georgia, graduating cadets were awarded commissions as second lieutenants in the U.S. Army or Georgia National Guard.
Military Achievement -
2017 Aug 24
UNG awards degrees to summer 2017 graduates
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.
Graduation -
2017 Aug 18
Georgia Southern announces Spring 2017 Dean's List
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.
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2017 Jul 17
University of North Georgia announces Dean's Lists for spring 2017
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 spring 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.
Honors List -
2017 Jun 26
University of North Georgia announces President's Lists for spring 2017
University of North Georgia President Bonita Jacobs recognizes more than 1,300 students who achieved a 4.0 grade point average during the spring 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.
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2017 Jun 26
UNG awards more than 1,800 degrees during spring 2017
The University of North Georgia awarded more than 1,800 degrees and certificates for the spring 2017 semester, including hundreds awarded in commencement exercises held May 5-7 at the university.
Graduation -
2017 Jun 9
Accepted Students Commit to Attend Oglethorpe University in Fall 2017
More than 370 accepted students have indicated their commitment to attend Oglethorpe University by submitting their enrollment deposit. We're excited to welcome these new "Stormy Petrels" to campus this fall! The Class of 2021 will begin classes on August 21, 2017.
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2017 Jun 8
Spring 2017 Dean's List
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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2017 Jun 6
Spring 2017 Commencement - Master's Degrees
More than 800 students were awarded master's degrees from Georgia State University in Atlanta during the week of May 8, 2017.
Graduation -
2017 May 30
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 2017 semester. The dean's list is published each semester by Dr. Marty Spears, University provost, honoring those who have achieved high scholarship. To be eligible, a student must be carrying 12 or more hours with a 3.65 or higher grade-point average and no incompletes.
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2017 May 12
Awards ceremonies recognize outstanding students
Recent awards ceremonies on the University of North Georgia's (UNG) Dahlonega, Gainesville and Oconee campuses presented more than 300 awards to students across the university's campuses.
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2017 Apr 19
Female leaders at UNG honored during Women's History Month
In celebration of Women's History Month, the University of North Georgia (UNG) shared interest group, Women of UNG, hosted an event to recognize several distinguished female leaders, including students, around campus.
Leadership -
2017 Mar 29
Students Named to Fall 2016 Dean's List
Kennesaw State University congratulates the nearly 6,000 students who were named to the Fall 2016 Dean's List. Students named to the Dean's List were enrolled in at least 9 credit hours of courses and earned a grade point average of at least 3.5.
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2017 Mar 21
Kennesaw State Students Named to Fall 2016 President's List
Kennesaw State University recently named students to the President's List, in recognition of their academic excellence in the Fall 2016 semester. The Kennesaw State students were honored by President Samuel S. Olens for earning top marks.
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2017 Mar 21
Valdosta State University Announces Fall 2016 Graduates
Valdosta State University is proud to celebrate the accomplishments of those undergraduate and graduate students who completed the requirements of their respective academic programs during the fall semester.
Graduation -
2017 Mar 17
Fall 2016 Dean's List
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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2017 Feb 10
Georgia Southern announces graduates for Fall 2016 Commencement Ceremony
The 25th annual Georgia Southern Fall 2016 Commencement Ceremony represented a momentous day as approximately 1,700 of Georgia's best and brightest undergraduate and graduate students received degrees from the University's eight colleges. Approximately 400 graduate degrees were conferred, while around 1,300 undergraduate students received degrees.
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2017 Feb 8
UNG students build environmentally friendly trails on spring break
While many of their peers headed off to beaches and other locales for fun and relaxation, 18 University of North Georgia (UNG) students traveled to Cloudland Canyon State Park in Trenton, Georgia, to spend the first few days of spring break building environmentally friendly walking trails.
Community Service -
2017 Mar 15
Georgia Southern announces Fall 2016 Dean's List
Georgia Southern University recently recognized more than 2,700 students for excellence in academics on the Fall 2016 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.
Honors List -
2017 Feb 7
Georgia Southern University announces Fall 2016 President's List
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.
Honors List -
2017 Feb 7
UNG awards more than 800 degrees during fall 2016
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."
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2017 Jan 20
University of North Georgia announces President's Lists for fall 2016
University of North Georgia President Bonita Jacobs recognizes more than 1,300 students who achieved a 4.0 grade point average during the fall 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.
Honors List -
2017 Jan 11
University of North Georgia announces Dean's Lists for fall 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 - 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.
Honors List -
2017 Jan 11
Valdosta State University Announces Fall 2016 Dean's List
Valdosta State University is proud to announce its Fall 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.
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2017 Jan 10
Valdosta State University Announces Summer 2016 Dean's List
Valdosta State University is proud to announce its Summer 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.
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2016 Dec 12
Troy University announces students accepted for admission in August
Troy University is proud to announce students who have been accepted for admission during August.
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2016 Sep 23
UNG graduates more than 400 in summer commencement
The university's summer commencement ceremonies were held Aug. 2 for some 400 participants for summer semester. UNG conferred more than 450 degrees and certificates for the semester.
Graduation -
2016 Sep 2
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.
Graduation -
2016 Jul 25
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.
Dean's List -
2016 Jul 14