February 17, 2006

Students\' path to excellence crosses oceans, borders

This story about USA TODAY\'s 17th annual undergraduate recognition program in which it selected 33 students from more than 600 nominees to receive trophies and $2,500 cash awards as representatives of all outstanding students. Forty runners-up were named to Second and Third Teams. Kathleen Dass, a student at Wayne State University in Detroit , is among the students named to the 2006 All-USA College Academic Team Honorable mention. \"This year\'s honorees represent a new generation with passion, promise and a global perspective. We\'re pleased to be able to salute the good work and commitment of these outstanding students, all of whom are destined to make a difference,\" says editor Ken Paulson.

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