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University College Recognizes Top 2024-25 Graduating Students

04/28/2025

JONESBORO – The top 2024-25 graduating students in University College at Arkansas State University were recognized during Convocation of Scholars, according to Dr. Nikesha Nesbitt, dean.

The Chancellor’s Scholar Award for the highest overall GPA in the college was presented to Sydney Buchheit of Cape Girardeau, Mo. Buchheit is completing a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in interdisciplinary studies with a thematic focus in healthcare marketing.

April Soger of Duluth, Minn., was recognized as recipient of the Department Scholar Award. She is completing a Bachelor of General Studies (BGS) degree.

University College offers the Interdisciplinary and general studies majors to those seeking flexibility to select a course of study from a wide array of disciplines.

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