College of Agriculture
Seven agriculture students named Big Ten Distinguished Scholars
Seven Purdue Agriculture student-athletes were named Big Ten Distinguished Scholars during the 2021-2022 school year. Honorees from the college represented five departments and maintained a 3.7 GPA or higher, with three students earning a 4.0. A record 265 Purdue student-athletes received the award this year.
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