Jessica Bates is a Member of Alpha Lambda Delta at Ashland University

2012 Dec 3

Jessica Bates of Dalton, OH is a member of Alpha Lambda Delta at Ashland University.

Bates is majoring in child and family studies. She is the daughter of Donald and Kathi Bates of Dalton. Bates is a 2009 graduate of Dalton High School.

Alpha Lambda Delta honors students who in their first or first two semesters have achieved a 3.5 cumulative grade point average. The honor society's purpose is to encourage superior academic achievement among students in their first year, to promote intelligent living, and to assist students in recognizing and developing meaningful goals.

Ashland University, ranked in the top 200 colleges and universities in U.S. News and World Report's National Universities category for 2013, is a mid-sized, private university conveniently located a short distance from Akron, Cleveland and Columbus, Ohio. Ashland University (www.ashland.edu) values the individual student and offers a unique educational experience that combines the challenge of strong, applied academic programs with a faculty and staff who build nurturing relationships with their students.