March 29, 2024

Newton resident Gipe named presidential scholar at AIB

DES MOINES — Ashley Gipe, of Newton, has been honored as a Presidential Scholar at AIB College of Business for the 2014-15 winter term.

“Our presidential scholars are the best of the best,” said AIB President Nancy Williams. “Students like Ashley have the ambition, the will and the talent to shine here and to be rising stars in the business world.”

AIB challenges students to make the most of the educational opportunities at the college, Williams said.

“Ashley and our other Presidential Scholars lead by example, inspiring everyone around them to aim higher and push harder,” she said.

To qualify as a Presidential Scholar, Gipe attained a grade point average of 3.80 or higher for the term. Gipe is earning a bachelor of science degree in business administration at AIB.