Congratulations Diane Belcher!

Diane Belcher, a sociology student from New River Community College was among 20 students selected for the USA Today 2009 All-USA Community College Academic Team.

The 20 members of the elite team were selected from nearly 1,450 students nominated from 800 community colleges across America.

Beyond Belcher’s 3.87 GPA, the USA Today article notes her other achievements:

As member of student human-services club, coordinated a children’s book drive; spearheaded a “Luggage of Love” campaign that collected nearly 600 suitcases and backpacks for foster children; member, past president of local chamber of commerce; on task force involved in $10 million project on Blue Ridge Parkway.

In 2008, Diane was featured on VaHigherEd.com when she represented New River Community College at the General Assembly. Read that post here.

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  1. [...] One of these students, Diane Belcher, was also recognized by being named to the 19th annual All-USA national “Academic Teams.”  Read that post here. [...]

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