Lauren Metzger Honored with President's Award for Academic Excellence at Valdosta State University

2015 Nov 23

Lauren Metzger of Valdosta, Georgia, is the Fall 2015 President's Award for Academic Excellence recipient for the College of Arts and Sciences at Valdosta State University.

The President's Award for Academic Excellence is presented to the graduating student with the highest grade point average in each of VSU's five colleges.

Metzger is scheduled to receive a Bachelor of Arts in interdisciplinary studies with a focus in Spanish, English, and religious studies at 1 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 12, in the VSU P.E. Complex. She will serve as the official banner carrier for the College of Arts and Sciences during the commencement ceremony.

As a student at VSU, Metzger was inducted into the Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi and Theta Alpha Kappa, the National Honor Society for Religious Studies and Theology. She volunteered with the English Language Institute's Conversation Partner Program. In 2014, she was named the Outstanding Student in Interdisciplinary Studies.

Metzger plans to continue her education after graduation and complete the courses needed to receive English to Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) certification. She is the daughter of Ruth McNally and Jim Metzger.

About Valdosta State University:

Valdosta State University is a comprehensive university characterized by outstanding instruction, a wide range of student life opportunities, and a close connection to the community. Established in 1906, the institution's mission is to prepare students to meet global opportunities and challenges through excellence in teaching and learning; to expand the boundaries of current knowledge and explore the practical applications of that knowledge through excellence in scholarship and creative endeavors; and to promote the economic, cultural, and educational progress of the community and region through excellence in service outreach.

Valdosta State University seeks to accomplish this mission in a dynamic, student-centered learning environment marked by a respect for diverse abilities, backgrounds, and contributions by all members of the university community.

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