AUGUSTA, Ga., May 15 -- Augusta University issued the following news release:
Kristin Backer, a cell and molecular biology student in the College of Science and Mathematics, was selected as this year's Augusta University representative for the University System of Georgia's Academic Recognition Day.
The Academic Recognition Day award is given out annually to one undergraduate student from each of USG's 26 institutions, and the tradition dates back almost 40 years to celebrate students' academic achievements. Selected students have a 4.0 GPA and represent their universities with distinction.
"Receiving the Academic Recognition Day award was a huge honor, but honestly, the best part was meeting the other students being recognized," Backer ...