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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT Evan O’Kelly Director of Communications O: (406) 657-2130 E: evan.okelly@msubillings.edu Thursday, July 6, 2017 19 Yellowjackets earn GNAC FAR Award
Maintaining a GPA of 3.8 or higher, 19 athletes from MSUB earn one of the top academic honors from the GNAC with the Faculty Athletic Representative Award. PORTLAND, Ore. – Earning one of the top academic honors from the Great Northwest Athletic Conference on Thursday, 19 Montana State University Billings student-athletes were recognized as Faculty Athletic Representative Award winners announced by the conference office. Students must maintain a college grade point average of 3.80 or higher while competing in a collegiate sports in order to be eligible for the award, presented annually upon the conclusion of the academic year. “We couldn’t be more proud of these 19 student-athletes, who represent the top level of academic achievement within our department,” commented Yellowjacket director of athletics Krista Montague. “These individuals are a prime example of the value we place on academics, as our primary mission as a department is to foster an environment for academic success.”
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