Trenten Williams of Bonaire, a Middle Georgia State University senior graduating with a bachelor's degree in Biology, has been chosen the President's Scholar for the Class of 2018.
 
He was one of more than 30 MGA students recognized at the 2018 Honors Convocation for their academic achievements.
 
Each year, a graduating senior is chosen by MGA's Honors, Awards and Graduation Committee, with the approval of the University president, to be the President's Scholar. The chosen student must have an outstanding academic record, involvement in campus and/or community service activities, and demonstrate characteristics indicating the promise of a successful future.
 
Williams, who plans to enroll this fall at Augusta University's dental school, will represent graduating seniors by speaking at all graduation ceremonies scheduled for May 8.
 
Jordan Rigdon of Byron, a senior finishing up her bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Special Education, was named MGA's 2018 Academic Recognition Day Scholar. The Academic Recognition Day Scholar is chosen each year from an elite group of students who demonstrate high academic achievement and a strong commitment to service to their college and community.
 
As MGA's Academic Recognition Day Scholar, Rigdon receives a congratulatory letter from the University System of Georgia chancellor and signed resolutions from the Georgia Senate and House of Representatives.
 
Other MGA students who received academic awards at the 2018 Honors Convocation are:
 
COLLEGE OF ARTS & SCIENCES
 
• Department of English
 
Corey Megran: Outstanding Academic Excellence in English, B.A.
 
• Department of History and Political Science
 
Michael Williams: Outstanding Academic Excellence in History, B.A.
 
• Department of Mathematics
 
Courtney Stepp: Outstanding Academic Excellence in Mathematics, B.S.
 
• Department of Media, Culture, & the Arts
 
Mazen I El-Jeaid: Outstanding Academic Excellence in Core Curriculum, A.A.
 
Trevor C. Pope: Outstanding Academic Excellence in Core Curriculum, A.S.
 
Laurel Faye: Outstanding Academic Excellence in Modern Language, A.A.
 
Meredith Lauren Bearden: Outstanding Academic Excellence in Studio Art, A.A.
 
Kyla Bayer: Academic Excellence in Interdisciplinary Studies, B.A.
 
Kaitlyn Lingefelt: Academic Excellence in New Media and Communications, B.A.
 
• Department of Natural Sciences
 
Trenten Williams: Outstanding Academic Excellence in Biology, B.S.
 
SCHOOL OF AVIATION
 
Tony I. Clay: Academic Excellence in Air Traffic Management, A.A.S.
 
SCHOOL OF BUSINESS
 
Abigail Mae Bartow: Outstanding Academic Excellence in Business Administration, B.S.
 
SCHOOL OF EDUCATION & BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES
 
• Department of Teacher Education and Social Work
 
Audreia Jennings: Academic Excellence in Early Childhood Special Education, B.S., Cochran
 
Mary Jane Lollis: Academic Excellence in Early Childhood Special Education, B.S., Macon
 
Deborah Walsh: Outstanding Academic Excellence in Teaching, M.A.
 
Olivia Remillard: Carol Bloodworth Award
 
• Department of Psychology and Criminal Justice
 
Michael Parrott: Outstanding Academic Excellence in Criminal Justice, B.S.
 
Anthony Cleator: Outstanding Academic Excellence in Psychology, B.S.
 
Dawn Lade: Academic Excellence in Public Service, B.S.
 
SCHOOL OF HEALTH SCIENCES
 
• Department of Nursing
 
Zoye Griffin: Academic Excellence in Nursing, A.S.N.
 
Kelsey Jackson: Outstanding Academic Excellence in Nursing, B.S.N.
 
Richard Yoder: Outstanding Academic Excellence in Nursing, R.N.-B.S.N.
 
Robert Brunson: Outstanding Academic Excellence in Nursing, M.S.N.
 
• Department of Respiratory Therapy
 
Tyler Michelle Hilton: Outstanding Academic Excellence in Respiratory Therapy, A.S.
 
Tia S. Singleton: Outstanding Academic Excellence in Respiratory Therapy, B.S.
 
SCHOOL OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
 
Austin Stegar: Outstanding Academic Excellence in Information Technology, B.S.
 
Jeremy Walker: Outstanding Academic Excellence in Information Technology, M.S.
 
Austin Stegar, Adrianna Hamilton, Taryn Gabriel, James Dowdy, Melanie Lucas, and Erin Rebecca Lucas: National Center of Excellence in Cyber Defense Education Graduates
 
HONORS PROGRAM GRADUATES
 
Endure McTier
 
Rachel Maddox
 
Hannah Saunders
 
Edson Silva
 
SPECIAL AWARDS
 
• The Georgia Academy of Arts, Mathematics, Engineering & Sciences
 
Andrea Mines: Freshman-Year Georgia Academy Student with Highest GPA
 
Trevor Pope: Sophomore-Year Georgia Academy Student with Highest GPA
 
• Office of Experiential Learning
 
DeMarcus Beckham: Outstanding Contributions in Community Engagement Catherine
 
Joell Bates: Outstanding Scholarship in Applied Research
 
Abby Shirah: Outstanding Intern