College News for the week of June 26

Local earns Veterinary degree
AUBURN, Ala. — Elizabeth A. Lantz recently graduated magna cum laude from the Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine earning a doctor of veterinary medicine degree.

Lantz received a degree in animal science in 2006 from Auburn and is a 2002 graduate of Osbourn Park High School. Her parents are Richard and Kathy Lantz of Stafford.

Virginia Society of CPAs recognizes accounting students
RICHMOND — The Virginia Society of Certified Public Accountants has announced the winners of its 2009 Award of Achievement for academic excellence in accounting studies. Each year, the VSCPA recognizes top graduating accounting seniors from Virginia high schools, community colleges and 4-year universities statewide.

The students are selected by accounting faculty at their respective schools. Only one award is issued per school each year, making it a significant honor to be the single student selected for recognition amongst their peers.

This year, University of Mary Washington’s Whitney E. Packett, North Stafford High School’s Michael Casias, and Chancellor High School’s Krystina Harte were three of the 105 students, representing high schools, colleges and universities across the Commonwealth, chosen to be given this award.

Georgia Southern University student makes the grade
STATESBORO, Ga.— Jenna M. Heim of Fredericksburg, a senior International Studies student at Georgia Southern University, has been named to the Dean's List for the Spring 2009 term. To be eligible for the Dean's List, a student must have at least a 3.50 grade point average and carry a minimum of 12 hours for the semester.

Virginia Tech students inducted into Psi Chi National Honor Society
BLACKSBURG — Chelsey Halsey and Jennifer Lent of Fredericksburg were recently inducted into the Virginia Tech chapter of Psi Chi National Honor Society.

Psi Chi Honor Society recognizes academic achievement among psychology students. This society encourages, stimulates, and maintains excellence in the scholarship of individual members in all fields, particularly in psychology, and to advance the science of psychology.

Fredericksburg resident awarded degree at Salve Regina
NEWPORT, RI — Robert L. Nicholson of Fredericksburg was awarded a master of arts in international relations during Salve Regina University's 59th Commencement last month. Salve Regina is a Catholic, co-educational university founded by the Sisters of Mercy.

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