Local students receive academic recognition

Alan Artley, of Aiken, made the fall 2021 Academic Achievement List at Georgia Southwestern State University, and was among 606 students recognized for scholastic achievement. 

Emma Ellis, of North Augusta, has been named to the Chancellor's List at Troy University for the fall semester/term 2 of the 2021-2022 academic year. 

Liesl Heinz, a sophomore nursing major from Clarks Hill, was among approximately 660 Bob Jones University students named to the fall 2021 President's List. The President's List recognizes students who earn a 3.75 or higher grade point average for the semester.


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