BOSTON – Gemma Del Rossi was one of five exceptional America East student-athletes named America East Presidential Scholar-Athletes Wednesday afternoon.

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The award recognizes graduating student-athletes who compiled a cumulative GPA of 3.75 or higher as an undergraduate student and earned their undergraduate degrees this year. In addition to registering a 3.75 GPA for their college career, honored student-athletes must have received their undergraduate degree in the academic year they are honored and have attended their institution for a minimum of two years.
 
De Rossi is graduating from the University of Vermont this month with a double major in Environmental Studies and Community and International Development. Her 3.91 GPA is the highest amongst the five America East honorees this semester.
 
The Presidential Scholar-Athlete Award was approved by the America East Board of Presidents in June of 2013 and implemented for 2013-14 academic year. In total, 289 elite student-athletes have been honored as part of the program.