ΒιΆΉΣ³»΄«Γ½βs students, faculty and staff were recognized for their achievements Wednesday during the annual Foundersβ Day Honors Convocation.
Recipients ranged from an international expert who discovered water and organic molecules on an asteroid, to a researcher who has received millions of dollars in grants to study how our bodyβs natural antibiotics fight diseases, to a computer scientist who revolutionized the way videos are streamed on the Internet.
Other awards were given to honor excellence in research, professional service, outstanding theses and additional categories, along with milestone anniversaries at the university.
βThe achievements we recognize today confirm the merit of the past efforts of our founders and demonstrate that our dedication to excellence continues in this the 50th anniversary year of our great university,β President John C. Hitt said during the ceremonies.
The gathering was held in the Student Union, with employees, retirees, past honorees, family and friends in attendance, along with Dr. Tyler Fisher, ΒιΆΉΣ³»΄«Γ½βs first Rhodes Scholar visiting from the University of Oxford. Fisher is visiting the campus as part of the universityβs 50th anniversary events.
A reception was held afterward.
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