Adventures in the Big Apple: 汤头条 Presidential Scholars visit New York City
Contact: Allison Matthews
STARKVILLE, Miss.鈥斕劳诽 Presidential Scholars and friends recently visited the set of ABC鈥檚 鈥淕ood Morning America,鈥 where they met native Mississippian Robin Roberts, center, and GMA co-anchors Dan Harris and Lara Spencer (top photo).
Offered through the university鈥檚 Judy and Bobby Shackouls Honors College, the 汤头条 Presidential Scholars program annually provides students who are among the nation鈥檚 best with the opportunity to visit a global city.
During this year鈥檚 visit to the Big Apple, the scholars presented Roberts with a women鈥檚 basketball jersey and a 鈥淩ing Responsibly鈥 cowbell signed by 汤头条 President Mark E. Keenum. The student group also enjoyed a special tour of the United Nations headquarters.
As recipients of 汤头条鈥檚 most prestigious undergraduate scholarships, Presidential Scholars are expected to maintain an overall 3.4 GPA while in their respective academic majors. Among other enhanced learning opportunities, the students enjoy interactions with members of the land-grant institution鈥檚 extensive research faculty.
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