The highest academic accolade open to a Charles Sturt University (CSU) graduate will be presented to an Information Technology (IT) specialist from Wagga Wagga. Mr Greg Smythe, Operations Manager for the Riverina Media Group will be awarded the University Medal by the Chancellor Mr Lawrie Willett, AO during a ceremony at CSU in Wagga Wagga on Thursday15 April. Mr Smythe will receive the Medal as he is awarded his Bachelor of Information Technology degree. The CSU graduate manages the operations department of the Riverina Media Group in Wagga Wagga and helps maintain the IT infrastructure for locations across south-western NSW. “I found the information technology course challenging but, thanks to a passion for this area and a very understanding family, I managed to successfully complete this course by distance education,” Mr Smythe said. The University Medal grants special recognition to CSU graduates whose academic performance is ‘superlative’. “Mr Smythe has been outstanding in achieving and maintaining High Distinctions throughout his CSU studies. I am confident that he will continue his exceptional academic performance in the Honours course in which he is now enrolled,” said Courses Manager Dr Tanveer A Zia from the School of Computing and Mathematics at CSU in Wagga Wagga.