Colleges across the country are recognizing students from Banks County High School for their on-campus success. Click any achievement to discover alumni from Banks County High School, view their personalized Merit pages, and learn about what they are accomplishing.
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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.
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2017 Jan 11
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.
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2016 Jul 14
Study Abroad Students - Spring 2016
This acheivement is presented to the students who embarked on an international education experience with Georgia State University in Spring 2016!
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2016 May 16
President's List Fall 2015
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.
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2016 Feb 3
Dean's List Fall 2015
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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2016 Feb 2
Summer 2015 Graduation
Congratulations to the newest group of Georgia State Alumni! Over the summer, Georgia State conferred degrees to over 1,600 students.
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2015 Sep 11
UNG announces students named to spring 2015 Deans' Lists
More than 1,700 students made the spring 2015 Deans' Lists at the University of North Georgia (UNG) for achieving a 3.5 grade point average, carrying 12 or more credit hours in one semester and having no grade lower than B. The deans 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 students who made their respective lists.
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2015 Jul 2
University of North Georgia announces fall 2015 graduates
The University of North Georgia's fall commencement ceremonies were held Dec. 10-11 for more than 500 participants; in total, UNG conferred nearly 800 degrees for fall semester.
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2016 Jan 12
UNG announces Spring 2015 graduates
The university's spring commencement ceremonies were held May 1-3 on UNG's Dahlonega and Gainesville campuses. This spring semester, UNG conferred some 1,300 degrees. Additionally, 36 graduating members of the Corps of Cadets took oaths as second lieutenants in the National Guard or U.S. Army.
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2015 Jul 2
UNG announces students named to President's lists
Dr. Bonita C. Jacobs, president of the University of North Georgia (UNG), recognized more than 1,000 students for their academic performance during spring semester 2015 by naming them to the President's List and President's Honor Roll.
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2015 Jul 2
Dean's List Spring 2015
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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2015 Jun 26
President's List Spring 2015
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.
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2015 Jun 25
Piedmont College Spring 2015 Graduation
Piedmont College held spring Commencement ceremonies at the Johnny Mize Athletic Center in Demorest. Some 385 students earned Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Fine Arts, Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Master of Arts, Master of Arts in Teaching, Education Specialist, and Doctoral degrees.
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2015 May 20
The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi Inducts New Members
The following people recently were initiated into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, the nation's oldest and most selective collegiate honor society for all academic disciplines.
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2015 Mar 19
Dean's List Fall 2014
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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2015 Feb 23
UNG announces students named to President's lists
Dr. Bonita C. Jacobs, president of the University of North Georgia (UNG), recognized more than 1,000 students for their academic performance during fall semester 2014 by naming them to the President's List and President's Honor Roll.
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2015 Feb 2
UNG announces students named to Dean's Lists
More than 1,800 students made the fall 2014 Dean's Lists at the University of North Georgia (UNG) for achieving a 3.5 grade point average, carrying 12 or more credit hours in one semester and having no grade lower than B.
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2015 Feb 2
Class of 2014
Congratulations to the 2,685 undergraduate and graduate students at Georgia State University recognized for earning their degrees at Georgia State’s commencement at the Georgia Dome on Dec. 17, 2014.
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2015 Jan 23
Piedmont College Academic Honors Summer 2014
Piedmont College has recognized students from the 2014 Summer Semester who were selected as Dean's Scholars and for the Dean's List. Students named as Dean's Scholars have earned a perfect 4.0 grade-point average for the semester, and students named to the Dean's List have earned a grade-point average of 3.5 to 3.99.
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2014 Aug 18
UNG President recognizes top-performing students
Dr. Bonita C. Jacobs, president of the University of North Georgia (UNG), recognized more than 1,000 students for their academic performance during spring semester 2014. Students enrolled in 12 or more credit hours in bachelor's degree programs who achieved a 4.0 grade point average and who had no grade lower than B, 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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2014 Jul 11
Students make Dean's Lists at University of North Georgia
More than 1,600 students made the spring 2014 Dean's Lists at the University of North Georgia (UNG) for achieving a 3.5 grade point average, carrying 12 or more credit hours in one semester and having no grade lower than B.
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2014 Jun 25
Graduate of the University of North Georgia
This semester, UNG conferred a total of 1,445 degrees, including 603 associate, 718 bachelor's degrees, and 124 graduate degrees. UNG also awarded 10 one-year certificates for work in specialty areas. Additionally, 33 graduating members of the Corps of Cadets took oaths as second lieutenants in the National Guard or U.S. Army; commissioning ceremonies also were held separately on May 9.
The university's spring commencement ceremonies were held May 9-10 on UNG's Dahlonega and Gainesville campuses.
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2014 Jun 19
Piedmont College announces Fall academic honor recipients
The following students have been awarded academic honors for the recently completed fall semester at Piedmont College.
Students named as Dean's Scholars for the semester have earned a perfect 4.0 grade-point average, and students named to the Dean's List have earned a grade-point average of 3.5 to 3.99.
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2013 Jan 7
Piedmont College announces December graduates
At its recent December commencement ceremony, Piedmont College in Demorest, Ga., awarded degrees to 400 students. Among the graduates were the following area residents:
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2013 Jan 3
Piedmont College announces Spring academic honor recipients
The following students have been awarded academic honors for the recently completed spring semester at Piedmont College.
Students named as Dean's Scholars for the semester have earned a perfect 4.0 grade-point average, and students named to the Dean's List have earned a grade-point average of 3.5 to 3.99.
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2012 May 16
Piedmont College announces fall academic honor recipients
The following students have been awarded academic honors for the recently completed fall semester at Piedmont College.
Students named as Dean's Scholars for the semester have earned a perfect 4.0 grade-point average, and students named to the Dean's List have earned a grade-point average of 3.5 to 3.99.
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2011 Dec 20
Piedmont College announces December graduates
At its recent December commencement ceremony, Piedmont College in Demorest, Ga., awarded degrees to 397 students. Among the graduates were the following area residents:
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2011 Dec 13