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The following students completed courses with exemplary marks and made the 2018 fall President's List at Georgia College in Milledgeville, Ga.

The following students completed courses with exemplary marks and made the Dean's List for the 2018 fall semester at Georgia College in Milledgeville, Ga.

Dr. Steve Dorman, president of Georgia College, has awarded degrees to the graduating class of December 2018.

The following area residents were among approximately 426 students who graduated from Georgia Southwestern State University during the Fall 2018 Commencement Ceremony held on Wednesday, December 12 in Convocation Hall of the Student Success Center.

The following local residents made the Fall 2018 Academic Achievement List at Georgia Southwestern State University and were among 600 students recognized for scholastic achievement.

More than 250 college students, faculty and staff members from across the Southeast participated in the Georgia Undergraduate Research Conference Nov. 3 at the University of North Georgia's (UNG) Gainesville Campus. This was the first time UNG hosted the regional conference.

Forty Coastal Carolina University students will perform in the Wind Ensemble, under the direction of Garrett Griffin, assistant professor and director of bands for the Department of Music. The performance is on Thursday, Nov. 15, at 7:30 p.m. in Wheelwright Auditorium. The concert includes six pieces, including traditional American river songs like "Shenandoah" and "Down the River."

Senior midfielder Christopher (Topher) Marshall of the Oglethorpe men's soccer team picked up All-America recognition from the United Soccer Coaches on Nov. 29, marking the second straight season in which he's earned the honor. The organization named him to their All-America second team as voted by Division III coaches from around the nation.

The Oglethorpe men's cross country team earned their best-ever conference finish Saturday, Oct. 27 at the SAA Cross Country Championships in Memphis, Tennessee, posting a second-place mark with 54 points for the meet. The Stormy Petrels came in with a total time of 2 hours, 13 minutes and 21 seconds on the 8-kilometer course, and averaged 26:41. They only finished behind nationally-ranked Rhodes, who had the top four individual finishers in the race, and beat third-place Berry by 19 points. The Petrels were led by sophomore Jacob Hadden, who finished fifth with a time of 25:58.5, marking the highest finish by a Petrel at an SAA cross country championship meet. Freshman Hayden Guthrie also finished in the top 10, posting an eighth-place finish in 26:32.7. Sophomore Bill Lester had his second straight outstanding SAA meet, finishing 11th with a mark of 26:47.6. Junior Mateo Villa rounded out Oglethorpe's top 15 finishers with a time of 26:54.5, coming in 14th. On the women's side, senior Kara Jones earned the first top 15 finish for an Oglethorpe women's runner in SAA history. She came in 15th with a time of 23:42.7 on the 6-kilometer course at Shelby Farms. Sophomore Reagan Goodwin finished 18th in 24:05.2, while freshman Gabby Huff-Streiter came in 27th with a mark of 24:51.0. Rounding out the top-half finishers in the men's race, freshman Aidan Goldston served as the Petrels' final runner toward their final score, finishing fifth among Oglethorpe runners and 16th overall in 27:07.6. Senior Rodrigo Meade came in 24th with a mark of 27:41.3. Freshman Thomas Ridley posted a 26th-place finish in 27:42.7, sophomore Alex Araya finished 32nd with a mark of 28:05.2, and junior Nick Berardi came in 38th in 28:20.1. The Petrels will next be in action on Saturday, Nov. 10, when they head to Mount Berry, Georgia, for the NCAA Division III South/Southeast Regional.

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Senior midfielder Topher Marshall of the Oglethorpe men's soccer team has been named the SAA Men's Soccer Offensive Player of the Week for his efforts in the Stormy Petrels' 3-2 SAA win over Sewanee on Saturday and their 6-0 rout over Brevard on Monday. It marked the third such award for Marshall in his career and the second time in as many weeks that a Petrel has won an SAA weekly award. Marshall scored the game-winning goal in the 88th minute of Oglethorpe's 3-2 SAA victory over Sewanee on Saturday, marking his ninth career game-winning goal. That came after passing out a pair of assists in a 6-0 victory over Brevard on Monday. He finished the week with four total points. For the season, Marshall is tied for fifth in the league with three assists. He and the rest of the Petrels will take on Washington (Missouri) from Franklin, Tennessee, Monday night at 8 p.m. Eastern. After that, they'll head out on the road in SAA play. They'll take on Millsaps Friday night at 8:30 p.m. Eastern from Jackson, Mississippi, then continue to Alabama to go against Birmingham-Southern Sunday at 3:30 p.m.

The Oglethorpe men's soccer team reached unprecedented heights for the program in 2017, and they'll be looking to surpass that during the 2018 season, which kicks off this week.

The Oglethorpe men's tennis team had a very successful 2018, finishing ranked 12th in the Atlantic South with a 12-6 record. They look to be much improved with the addition of a strong recruiting class. If their first year players can develop quickly, the Stormy Petrels will challenge for another top four finish in SAA play. They have the same depth they had last year with all but two players returning, and added strength at the top.

Kennesaw State University recently named students to the President's List, in recognition of their academic excellence for the Summer 2018 semester. To achieve this honor, each student must have completed at least 9 semester hours with a term grade point average of 4.0.

Nearly 100 students received course credit through study abroad experiences during the 2018 Spring and Summer semesters.

Kennesaw State University recently welcomed its newest class of graduates. Over 1,300 students earned bachelor's, master's or doctoral degrees during Summer 2018 commencement ceremonies in July.

Kennesaw State University congratulates the more than 600 students named to the Summer 2018 Dean's List. Students enrolled at least 9 credit hours and with a grade point average of at least 3.5 were named to the list.

At the start of the academic year, the entire freshman class volunteers at locations across Atlanta for the annual Orientation Day of Service. This year, more than 300 students, plus transfer students, members of Alpha Phi Omega and Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., and Achieve Atlanta Scholars, each volunteered at one of 17 local nonprofit organizations. The contributed work is valued at over $25,000 for the day. "We used our time and talents to impact communities in ways that cannot be quantified," said Jessica Winestock, associate director of A_LAB, Civic Engagement at Oglethorpe. "We befriended young children as we handed out food, we laughed with seniors over a game of bingo, and we learned lessons in mechanics as we helped to build wheelchairs." Experiences such as the Orientation Day of Service are not just "feel good" events. Service Learning curricula melds the classroom experience with the rigors of service, instilling sought-after qualities such as teamwork, leadership, empathy, and enthusiasm, as well as concrete foundations for creative and intellectual advancement. Nonprofits visited included: Trees Atlanta, International Rescue Committee, The Drake House, The Wylde Center/Oakhurst Garden, The Wylde Center/Hawk Hollow Garden, Frazer Center, Making A Way Housing, Inc., Hosea Feed the Hungry, AG Rhodes Health and Rehabilitation Center, Friends of Disabled Adults and Children, Books for Africa, Atlanta Community Food Bank, MedShare International, The Latin American Association, Charles R. Drew Charter School, UHOPE CDC, and the Latin American Association.

More than 250 University of Alabama students are receiving hands-on, innovative and advanced educational experience with dozens of companies and organizations across the United States through UA's Cooperative Education Program for fall 2018. In the Cooperative Education Program, students alternate periods of full-time study with periods of full-time employment. This program offers work related to the academic major or career interests of each student, experience that enhances the students' employment prospects after graduation. While in school, students carry regular course schedules. While on co-op, they work with professionals in their fields who supervise their training and work. At work, co-op students earn competitive salaries and may receive benefit packages in addition to valuable job experience. Participants maintain their full-time student status while at work and have priority registration status each semester through graduation.

The Oglethorpe women's soccer team is back on the field starting this week, as they look to continue moving up the SAA standings under third-year head coach Wes Anania.

Georgia College is so excited to welcome our new Bobcats to campus!

The University of North Georgia announces degrees and certificates awarded for the summer 2018 semester, including hundreds awarded in commencement exercises held August 3 at the university.

Coastal Carolina University welcomes more than 3,000 new and transfer students to campus for the Fall 2018 semester.

Twenty-Eight Coastal Carolina University students in the Coastal in Tuscany study abroad program spent the month of May in Arezzo, Italy, learning about Italian history and culture.

Georgia Southern University recently recognized approximately 1,400 students for excellence in academics on the Spring 2018 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.

Georgia Southern University recently recognized approximately 2,600 students for excellence in academics on the Spring 2018 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.

On July 20, Oglethorpe University welcomed incoming students to campus for MAP Day (Making a Petrel), an event for students who have committed to attend Oglethorpe starting in fall 2018. During MAP Days, first-year students meet with their advisors, enroll in fall semester classes, and receive their official Petrel Pass student IDs.

The University of Alabama awarded some 5,436 degrees during spring 2018 commencement May 4-6. With a beautiful campus, dozens of challenging academic programs, expert faculty and numerous opportunities for service and growth, The University of Alabama is a place where legends are made. UA offers its students a premier educational, cultural and social experience with more than 200 undergraduate, graduate and professional programs. he campus gives students the opportunity to interact with nationally renowned faculty performing cutting-edge research.

Clemson University has announced the spring 2018 President's List.

On June 22, Oglethorpe University welcomed incoming students to campus for MAP Day (Making a Petrel), for students who have committed to attend Oglethorpe. During MAP Days, first-year students meet with their advisors, enroll in fall semester classes, and receive their official Petrel Pass student IDs.