Shannon Brunton, a Nashville resident, has been selected as an Outstanding Graduate in her academic program, Liberal Arts, by Ivy Tech Community College-Columbus. The Outstanding Graduate award is based on exemplary academic achievement, demonstrating creativity, mentoring other students, overcoming significant challenges, being a good ambassador for Ivy Tech, and community involvement. The selection process is highly competitive, and only one graduate from each academic program is selected. The Outstanding Graduates will wear honor cords during graduation, scheduled for May 9, and will lead the other students in their programs in the procession onto the stage during the ceremony.
Brunton is graduating with an Associate of Science in Liberal Arts; she is graduating magna cum laude.
About Ivy Tech Community College
Ivy Tech Community College is the state’s largest public post-secondary institution and the nation’s largest singly-accredited statewide community college system with more than 120,000 students enrolled annually. Ivy Tech has campuses throughout Indiana. It serves as the state’s engine of workforce development, offering affordable degree programs and training that are aligned with the needs of its community along with courses and programs that transfer to other colleges and universities in Indiana. It is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and a member of the North Central Association.