Brian Scott Boone of Norfolk was honored as the Outstanding University Scholar at December commencement. The award is presented by the Alumni Association to the student with the highest academic grade point average.

Boone earned a bachelor's degree in economics from the College of Business and Public Administration and posted a 4.0 cumulative GPA. Boone, who was a Navy ROTC student, also received the Hampton Roads Navy League Council Outstanding Navy Graduate Award for the highest academic or professional standards.

An ensign in the U.S. Navy, Boone is stationed at Norfolk Naval Base. He is the son of Lori Ann Boone of Norfolk.