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Student receives Jack Mangham Scholarship Award
August 17, 2005
CARROLLTON, GA - Krasimir Dimov, a recent University of West Georgia graduate, received the prestigious Jack Mangham Scholarship Award presented by the Georgia Association for Colleges and Employers.
Known
for his mathematical skills and mastery of languages, Dimov earned a 3.78
grade point average and graduated with honors with a degree in computer
science. Dimov, who is Bulgarian and speaks several languages, said he’s
always liked computer science.
“I like computers because they are logical,”
he said. “I like mathematics for the same reason.”
Dimov hopes to stay in this country and obtain an extended visa.
The scholarship award is one of many the computer scientist has received. Since he began his studies at UWG, he’s accepted the Boyd Award, the Minority Achievement Program, the Student Excellence Convocation Award and placement in Honors College.
This summer, Dimov has passed the Microsoft Certified Professional exam.
Dr. Will Lloyd, associate professor in computer science and Dimov’s academic advisor, said Dimov has a gift.
“He’s brilliant,” said Lloyd. “I feel like he’s my son. When students don’t have family close by, you get to know them a lot more.”
The Georgia Association for Colleges and Employers awards the Jack Mangham Scholarship Award to exemplary students in any discipline. GACE is an organization that promotes strong relationships between institutions of higher learning and employers. For additional information, visit the website: http://careerweb.westga.edu or call 678-839-6630 and request a packet of information.
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