Merry Vaa earns President's List honors at Utah Tech University
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Students at Utah Tech University in the Fall 2024 semester demonstrated remarkable academic prowess, with 1,049 students earning President's List honors.
Merry Vaa of Faga’itua, AS, was among those honored, earning a spot on the President's List for the Fall 2024 semester. To qualify, students had to attain a semester GPA of 3.9 or higher and complete at least 15 credits.
DEAN'S LIST
Some 1,208 students have earned Dean's List honors at Utah Tech University. To qualify, students had to attain a semester GPA of 3.5 to 3.89 and complete at least 15 credits.
Among those honored were:
Kirsten Tulouna, Kristina Timoteo and Lorna Siaumau-Sanitoa — all from American Samoa.
"Congratulations to our exceptional students whose dedication and hard work have earned them a well-deserved place on the honor roll," Dr. Michael Lacourse, provost and vice president of academic affairs at Utah Tech, said. "Seeing our students embrace opportunities at Utah Tech and achieve excellence is truly inspiring. Their personal achievements exemplify the perseverance and resilience that define our educational community."
BACKGROUND
Utah Tech University is a premier open-enrollment teaching institution that offers nearly 300 academic programs at one of the lowest tuition costs in the Western United States. The University was built upon a rich tradition of determination and generosity that is still embraced by the campus community today. With the motto "active learning. active life."
Utah Tech provides personalized and engaged learning experiences that prepare students for rewarding careers and enriched lives. Outside of the classroom, students have the opportunity to enjoy the unparalleled opportunities for an active life that accompany UT's location in beautiful Southern Utah.