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Manhattan Beach' Davis Robert Anderson Makes Ole Miss Honor Roll

The University of Mississippi student earned a qualifying semester GPA and managed at least 12 graded hours for the Fall semester.

An entrance to the Ole Miss campus is captured during sunset.
An entrance to the Ole Miss campus is captured during sunset. (Ole Miss Digital Imaging Services)

MANHATTAN BEACH, CA — Manhattan Beach resident Davis Robert Anderson was recently named to the University of Mississippi's Fall 2020 Honor Roll lists, reserved for students who earn a semester GPA of 3.50-3.74. In order to be eligible for honor roll designation, a student must have completed at least 12 graded hours for the semester and may not be on academic probation during the semester.

The University of Mississippi, affectionately known as Ole Miss, is the state's flagship university. Included in the elite group of R1: Doctoral Universities - Highest Research Activity by the Carnegie Classification, it has a long history of producing leaders in public service, academics and business. With more than 23,000 students, Ole Miss is the state's largest university and is ranked among the nation's fastest-growing institutions. Its 16 academic divisions include a major medical school, nationally recognized schools of accountancy, law and pharmacy, and an Honors College acclaimed for a blend of academic rigor, experiential learning and opportunities for community action.

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