Rosey Gutiérrez (Lamat 2021), a Computer Science major at MiraCosta College, was recently awarded the College’s Medal of Academic Merit. It is the highest academic honor offered by the College. Each year teaching faculty nominate 5 students for this prestigious award. Nominees must have a minimum GPA of 3.75 in degree-applicable classes. Breadth, depth, and rigor of coursework are also considered. The Chair of the Computer Science Department, Dr. Michael Paulding, congratulated Rosey for her “hard-won and well-deserved” honor.