Local students receive DCU Scholars Awards
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Emily Skinder, Mullingar, recipient of a DCU Scholars award with John McHale, principal of St Finian’s College, Mullingar (left) and DCU president, Professor Dáire Keogh. Emily is studying for a Bachelor of Business Studies International at Dublin City University. Photo: Kyran O’Brien/DCU Kyran OBrienImage 2 of 3
Sean Corroon with DCU president, Professor Dáire Keogh. Seán is studying for a Bachelor of Arts in Accounting and Finance at Dublin City University. Kyran OBrienImage 3 of 3
Niall Hagan with Tom Lowry, principal of Moate Community School (left) and DCU president, Professor Dáire Keogh. Niall is studying for a Bachelor of Science in Actuarial Mathematics at Dublin City University. Kyran OBrienStudents from three Westmeath schools were among the undergraduate students recognised by Dublin City University for their academic achievement in last year’s Leaving Certificate at the DCU Scholars Awards.
The three are Emily Skinder, St Finian’s College, and Seán Corroon, Coláiste Mhuire, both Mullingar; and Niall Hagan, Moate Community School. They achieved more than 600 points in the Leaving Certificate exams.
Speaking at the ceremony, DCU president, Professor Dáire Keogh told the awardees he was proud that these exceptional students had chosen to study at DCU. “They represent the talent of their generation and the future of our country,” he said. “They will relish the academic challenges and opportunities of University life and we will support them to achieve their dreams.”