LAFAYETTE, La., Nov. 9 -- The University of Louisiana at Lafayette issued the following news release:
The University of Louisiana at Lafayette recognized 199 first-time freshmen as President's Top Scholars for outstanding academic achievements.
The annual recognition honors incoming students who graduated as valedictorian of their high school senior class or earned the University's Live Oak Scholarship.
The students were celebrated during a Nov. 4 reception at the President's House. Each Top Scholar received a medal and certificate.
"Being a Top Scholar is about more than what you achieve. It's about what you contribute," University President Dr. Ramesh Kolluru said. "You are not just the future of this University. You are the future of...