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College of Engineering welcomes 8 National Merit Scholars, 55 Presidential Scholars

On August 20, the College of Engineering held a welcoming ceremony for the 8 National Merit Scholars and 55 Presidential Scholars who joined the College this fall.

Engineering dean and students gathered on the steps of the William N. Pennington Engineering Building

Dean Manos Maragakis joins the new Scholars on the steps of the William N. Pennington Engineering Building. (Photos by Jordan Buxton)

College of Engineering welcomes 8 National Merit Scholars, 55 Presidential Scholars

On August 20, the College of Engineering held a welcoming ceremony for the 8 National Merit Scholars and 55 Presidential Scholars who joined the College this fall.

Dean Manos Maragakis joins the new Scholars on the steps of the William N. Pennington Engineering Building. (Photos by Jordan Buxton)

Engineering dean and students gathered on the steps of the William N. Pennington Engineering Building

Dean Manos Maragakis joins the new Scholars on the steps of the William N. Pennington Engineering Building. (Photos by Jordan Buxton)

This fall, the College of Engineering welcomed another 8 National Merit Scholars and 55 Presidential Scholars. Presidential Scholars demonstrate outstanding academic performance and receive $8,000 per year for four years. The National Merit Scholarship is the University's most prestigious scholarship for entering freshman who are National Merit Finalists and who select our University as their first choice with the National Merit Scholarship Corporation before May 1. The value of this award is $16,000 per year, renewable for four years. In total, the College has 18 National Merit Scholars and 224 Presidential Scholars.

"The College of Engineering has a long tradition of supporting the best and brightest in pursuit of their professional aspirations," College of Engineering Dean Manos Maragakis said. "These exceptional students receive mentorship from internationally recognized faculty who give personal attention to their students, and they have the opportunity to engage in world-class research programs and hands-on learning experiences from the early stages of their academic careers. We are proud of their accomplishments on campus and beyond."

  • College of Engineering Dean Manos Maragakis presented each Scholar with an award to recognize their accomplishments and their potential. Also pictured, Outreach and Recruitment Coordinator Meg Fitzgerald (left), Associate Dean Indira Chatterjee (at lectern), and Department of Chemical and Materials Engineering Chair Jeff LaCombe (seated).
  • Department of Chemical and Materials Engineering Chair Jeff LaCombe with Scholars joining his department.
  • Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering Chair Krishna Pagilla (back row) and Associate Professor Eric Marchand (front, second from left) with Scholars joining their department.
  • Department of Computer Science and Engineering Chair Eelke Folmer (back, left) with Scholars joining his department.
  • Department of Electrical and Biomedical Engineering Chair Sami Fadali (far right) with Scholars joining his department.
  • Department of Mechanical Engineering Chair Petros Voulgaris (left) with Scholars joining his department.

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