Suraj Uttamchandani from Dix Hills is a Presidential Scholar at SUNY Geneseo

Uttamchandani is one of 15 top-achieving seniors for the 2013-14 academic year

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SUNY Geneseo senior Suraj Uttamchandani from Dix Hills, N.Y., is among 15 Presidential Scholars at the college this year.

GENESEO, NY (10/08/2013)(readMedia)-- Suraj Uttamchandani from Dix Hill, N.Y. (11746), is one of 15 Presidential Scholars for the 2013-14 academic year at the State University of New York at Geneseo.

A Presidential Scholar is a top-achieving member of the senior class who exemplifies Geneseo's institutional values and also serves as a student ambassador for the college.

To receive the honor, a student must hold a minimum grade point average of 3.6 and demonstrate an active involvement with the community. They are nominated by faculty members and reviewed by a panel of faculty and students before being recommended to the provost for final approval.

SUNY Geneseo is a premier public liberal arts college dedicated to developing socially responsible citizens with skills and values for a productive life.