Justin Rutty Recognized for Academic Excellence by Western New England University

2012 May 7

Justin D. Rutty of Wethersfield, CT, was recently honored for his academic achievement during the Presidential Scholars Program ceremony at Western New England University. Rutty is the son of Mr. & Mrs. David Rutty.

Rutty is currently a senior at Wethersfield High School, and active in First Robotics, football, and Eagle Scouts. He plans to study Mechanical Engineering at Western New England's College of Engineering.

Western New England University's Presidential Scholars Program provides financial support to incoming freshmen based on outstanding academic achievement. Students are awarded four-year scholarships based upon their high school grade point average and SAT or ACT scores.

To view a photo of Rutty with College of Engineering Dean S. Hossein Cheraghi, visit http://www1.wne.edu/admissions/scholars/3-10-12/engineering/fullsize/MSA12-175.jpg.

Western New England University is a private, independent, coeducational institution founded in 1919. Located on an attractive 215-acre suburban campus in Springfield, Massachusetts, Western New England University serves 3,700 students, including 2,550 full-time undergraduate students. Undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs are offered through Colleges of Arts and Sciences, Business, Engineering, and Pharmacy, and School of Law.