The Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia (USG) honored 26 students who best represent the system’s highest scholastic ideals for Academic Recognition Day 2021. Each of the system’s institutions selected a student with a 4.0 GPA who also reflects the system’s best qualities. These students strive for excellence and have the ability to share knowledge in various areas of expertise. This year East Georgia State College selected Carley Stapleton from Johnson County as their representative.
Academic Recognition Day began 33 years ago as a celebration of Georgia students’ academic achievement. The honorees receive a resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives along with a letter of commendation from USG Chancellor Steve Wrigley.
Carley Stapleton graduated from EGSC in December of 2020 with her Bachelor of Science in biology. She was selected as a Correll Scholar and was a member of the TriBeta Biology Honor Society and the Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society. She also participated in EGSC’s undergraduate research program.