Adventures in the Big Apple: Ļć½¶Ö±²„Presidential Scholars visit New York City
Contact: Allison Matthews
STARKVILLE, Miss.āĻć½¶Ö±²„ Presidential Scholars and friends recently visited the set of ABCās āGood Morning America,ā where they met native Mississippian Robin Roberts, center, and GMA co-anchors Dan Harris and Lara Spencer (top photo).
Offered through the universityās Judy and Bobby Shackouls Honors College, the Ļć½¶Ö±²„Presidential Scholars program annually provides students who are among the nationās best with the opportunity to visit a global city.
During this yearās visit to the Big Apple, the scholars presented Roberts with a womenās basketball jersey and a āRing Responsiblyā cowbell signed by Ļć½¶Ö±²„President Mark E. Keenum. The student group also enjoyed a special tour of the United Nations headquarters.
As recipients of MSUās 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 institutionās extensive research faculty.
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