Offaly students honoured at TUS Athlone ceremony
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Jessica Dias, Banagher, Bachelor of Business (Hons) in abinito Year 3, Dr Michael Tobin, Dean of Faculty of Business and Hospitality. Nathan CafollaImage 2 of 3
Davin Walshe, Clara, Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in Accounting ab-initio Year 1, Dr Michael Tobin, Dean of Faculty of Business and Hospitality. Nathan CafollaImage 3 of 3
Grainne Fogarty, Tullamore, Bachelor of Business ab-initio Year 1, Dr Michael Tobin, Dean of Faculty of Business and Hospitality Nathan CafollaThe academic accomplishments of exceptional Offaly students at the Technological University of the Shannon (TUS), Athlone Campus, were celebrated at a prestigious Dean’s Honours List ceremony recently.
These Offaly students, hailing from diverse disciplines within the Faculty of Business and Hospitality, were among 70 honoured for their outstanding achievements during the past academic year.
The TUS Dean's Honours List, a hallmark of academic excellence, is bestowed upon students who maintain an exceptional first-class honour grade—equivalent to a 70% average—throughout their degree programme.
Offaly students honoured included Davin Walshe, Jessica Dias, Grainne Fogarty, Natalia Ziabek, Kimberley Delaney, Keillie Gannon, Shauna Bracken, Charlotte Healy and Rebecca O'Neill.
Dr Michael Tobin, currently acting in the capacity of Dean of Business and Hospitality, the significance of the award, stating that it serves as a beacon of inspiration, encouraging students to strive for excellence in their chosen fields.
"The awards are a highlight of the academic calendar, and the response from both students and faculty to this esteemed accolade has been overwhelmingly positive," remarked Dr Tobin.
"For past recipients, it has served as a catalyst for sustained academic engagement, while for others, it has ignited a fervent desire for improvement."
He underscored the importance of maintaining this high level of commitment throughout their academic journey, expressing his hope that the award will spur the awardees to continue their pursuit of excellence in both their studies and future careers.
Each awardee was presented with a certificate commemorating their exceptional academic performance.
Established in 2018, the Dean's Honours List at TUS's Athlone Campus has become a symbol of academic distinction, recognising the outstanding achievements of students across the campus.