PARSIPPANY — Jaya Minhas, a graduate of Parsippany Hills High School, Class of 2012, graduated summa cum laude with a bachelor of arts degree in French/Spanish; women’s & gender studies from Albright College on May 21, 2017.
Minhas was also inducted into the Society of Jacob Albright Scholars at a ceremony on May 20, 2017. Lifetime membership in the Society is awarded to graduates who have completed at least half their course work at Albright and who have a cumulative grade point average of 3.85 or higher.
Founded in 1856, Albright College educates creative, curious students to become adaptable, global citizens who discover and reach their full potential. The College’s flexible interdisciplinary curriculum encourages students to combine majors and disciplines to create individualized academic programs. Close faculty mentorship, numerous experiential learning options, and a diverse, supportive and nurturing community of scholars and learners help students exceed their own expectations and graduate with a commitment to a lifetime of service and learning. Located in Reading, Pennsylvania, Albright enrolls more than 1,800 full-time undergraduates and 700 adult learners and graduate students.
