Joseph Hawkins, of New Richmond, has received an invitation to be part of Lourdes University inaugural Dean’s Scholars Program and acquire the Dean’s Scholarship this fall.

Hawkins is a recent graduate from New Richmond High School. He is an incoming freshman this 2014 fall semester, and is majoring in marketing.

As a high achieving student, Joseph earned entrance into Lourdes Dean’s Scholars Program, which is part of the university’s College of Business & Leadership (COBAL). Eligibility for this competitive program demands academic success; students who had a cumulative GPA of 3.2, were able to score at least a 22 on their ACT, and exhibited prior leadership experience in their high school career were all likely candidates for induction into the program.

Lourdes University is a nationally accredited, veteran and transfer-friendly institution offering a variety of student scholarships. Discover us online at www.lourdes.edu or by phone at (419) 885-3211.