Spring 2022 Awards

Posted: March 17, 2022 by Stephanie Troutman

Congratulations to the following students who were recognized for their exemplary academic achievements with these Department Awards:

Highest GPA of a Graduating Senior—BS Political Science—Gainesville Campus
- Katherine Torres
Frank M. Smith Award: Highest GPA of a Graduating Senior—BS Political Science—Dahlonega Campus
- Smavia Ashraf
Michael Reese Award: Highest GPA of a Graduating Senior—BS Pre-Law
- Daniel Snoddy; Anna Caitlyn Anderson
David Potter Award: Highest GPA of a Graduating Senior—BA International Affairs
- Evan Povolny
Barry Friedman Legacy Award: Highest GPA of an MPA Graduate
- Rachael Williams; Derek Powers; Joseph Stull

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