Four local students, all of Chattanooga, were among the over 6,000 students awarded degrees during The University of Alabama's spring 2025 commencement ceremonies at Coleman Coliseum. The students include: Sarah DeLay, who received a master of fine arts degree; James Ezell, who received a master of business administration degree, Micah Hodes, who received a master of accountancy degree, and Kipton Tugman, who received a master of arts degree.
Georgia Northwestern Technical College is proud to announce the students on the President’s and Dean’s Lists for the 2025 spring semester.
To be eligible for the President’s List, the student must maintain a GPA of 3.8 or higher during the semester with a course load of at least 12 credit hours. To be eligible for the Dean’s List, the student must maintain a GPA of 3.5 to 3.79 during the semester with a course load of at least 12 credit hours.
President’s List students for:
Catoosa County: Alexandrea Beasley, Trista Boyd, Anna Bradford, Mary Bryan, Luke Crane, Allan Curtis, Christopher Davis, Brittney Elrod, Francisco Fejeran, Kimberly Gohley, Shannon Gohley, Estrella Jaimes, Gisela Jaimes, Kalen Kirby, Monica Lee, Kayla Lopez, Maribel Lopez, Gavin Lowery, Kortney McKenzie, Justin Middlebrooks, Benae Pederson, Lillian Spence, Katrina Stiner, Andrew Taunton and Sarah Worthington.
Chattooga County: Tennie Bandy, David Bohannon, Jennifer Bohannon, Kaylin Brewer, Ariel Cargle, Tammy Chandler, Gretchen Clark, Jacob Cordell, Raven Dallas, Brantley Daniel, Case Davis, Noah Denson, Gayler Diaz-Vasquez, Victoria Gammon, Karsen Gilliam, Khristen Hastings, Bowden Heathcock, Dushaun Hunter, Danika Lee, Ethan Lembcke, Nasiah McVay, Stacy Moore, Tabatha Oney, Summer Railey, Lina Ramirez, Desirae Rogers, Ranzy Smith, Libby Veatch, Courtney Villagomez, Tayler Watson, Abram Williams and Mayahuel Yaoapoqa.
Dade County: Gracie Angle, Krysta Cuzzort, Emily Doolittle Costa, Alexandria Fowler, Daniel Illangovan and Christopher Langhorst.
Floyd County: Jovana Alanis-Lopez, Savannah Atkins, Seven Baker, Hannah Boazman, Savannah Bojczuk, Holly Boyle, Maggie Brooks, Kashay Bryant, Josue Calderon, Ethan Cameron, Anna Cantrell, Jeffrey Carter, Rosa Castillo, Nery Castro, Caley Chambers, Haygen Clayton, Emilee Clements, Kassidy Clements, Mckenzie Davenport, Emily Davis, Destinee Dennis, Amber Dickey, Cassidy Dobbs, Thomas Dobson, Zorianna Dulaney, Marissa Ellis, Christopher Evans, British Finley, Blake Floyd, Jymerius Glynn, Jacqueline Gomez Hernandez, Roxana Gonzalez, Steven Googe, Morgan Graves, Erika Greenwell, Maritza Gutierrez, Marisela Guzman Reyes, Claudia Hamilton, Alexandria Helton, Andrea Herran, Brandy Hicks, Brijin Hunter, Elyssia Jackson, Amber King, Dennis Kollman, Salina Lamkin, Dakota Lecroy, Mariangelica Ledesma, Stephen Mathis, Rylie McChargue, James McCord, Heather Meadows, Jessica Messenger, Hunter Moore, Alexandra Murdock, Karrington Parker, Jessica Peek, Leslie Perez-Martinez, Deisy Perez-Sontay, Tyrell Philpots, Oliver Pina, Sara Pitts, Alejandra Pizano, Nicholas Prault, Samantha Price, Luis Queju, Caroline Rayburn, Karen Reano, Denisa Reyes, Benito Rubino, Adham Sarama, Ibis Saravia-Alvarez, Hanna Smith, Michael Sterno, Julie Tanner, Jackson Taylor, Annelyse Thompson, Carrie Vega, August Wade, John White, Robert White and Marissa Wood.
Gordon County: Candis Adams, Matthew Albritton, Brianna Alvarez, Aleia Anderson, Jertzain Arias, Patricia Barrett, Abigail Black, Savannah Boone, Mckenna Boswell, Ty Brown, Jessica Caylor, Breanna Clayton, Jaime Cooper, Mikenzie Davis, Yadira Deleon-Matute, Sam Dixon, Olivia Dodd, Lisa Echols, Kaitlin Ennis, Axel Espino Trejo, Yetziel Figueroa, Dominik Garcia, Anna George, Tyler Graham, Kylie Grant, Haley Harrison, Debbie Herrera Romero, Lexi Hill, Zoey Hufstetler, Jaslen Jimenez, Alexus Johnson, Ethan Kellogg, Sarah Kent, Lillian Kindl, Rebecca Krummert, Rylan Krupp, Ashley Lee, Shyanne Lemieux, Josue Lopez, Zoe Manzano, Juliana Mendoza, Yakecen Montalvo, Jesse Nicholson, Shannon Pagano, Pramay Patel, Kaitlyn Patterson, Ronaldo Ramirez, Alejandro Rodriguez, Somairie Rodriguez, Maritza Romero, Stephanie Sanchez, Lourdes Segura, Anayeli Segura Blanco, Stephanie Silva, Diego Sosa, Jose Souza, Ashley Stuart, Joshua Swingle, Alejandra Taboada-Fraire, Raymont Tang, Kaitlyn Teems, Indira Teng, Leila Thomas, Johnathan Torres, Kaydence Turner, Alexis Villalobos and Hayden West.
Murray County: Dawn Akins, Morgan Bostic, Isaac Casey, Aerial Caylor, Thomas Crone, Olivia Diaz, Kevin Fleming, Ashley Fraire, Luigi Garcia, Victor Garcia, Murphy Helms, Kyrsten Hixson, Grace Holsomback, Alex Keener, Jimmy Keener, Taylor Moore, Yanet Quintero, Lizbeth Rangel, Jordan Ray, Ethan Robinson, Avery Ross, Lucerito Saldana, Katherine Sane, John Sexton, Joshua Sexton, Haley Singleton, Wesley Stewart, Porsha Sutton, Francisco Triana, Rian Turner, David Uribe, Ashley Weaver and Mindy Whitener.
Polk County: Lexus Alvarez, Alex Andrade, Alexia Atkins, Michelle Avila Romero, Brileigh Biddy, Camille Borkowsky, Jordan Bowen, Jayda Brown, Brenda Cervantes, Samantha Channell, Shanna Chavez, Makayla Clinton, Kaycee Cook, Kimberli Escalante Sanchez, Dexter Gonzales-Ramirez, Yonatan Gonzalez-Velasquez, Autumn Knowles, Victoria Lackey, Evy Lopez-Coronado, Yahir Martinez-Morillon, Dillon Meldrim, Andrea Mendez Cornejo, Rita Molina-Gutierrez, Maritza Nunez, Kristina Oliver, Megan Pope, Keny Ramirez-Gonsalez, Summer Rediger, Wuenry Roblero Escalante, Stephanie Salgado, Ashley Salter, Jenifer Segura, Juan Segura-Torres, Kayla Smith, Melissa Stokes, Anna Suits, Karen Swearinger, Jeremiah Terrill, Samantha Thompson, Amariliz Vail-Mateo, Elias Vasquez-Luax and Kimberly Vinson.
Walker County: Cynthia Adamson, Preston Aiello, Ruby Alsobrook, Madilyn Bailey, Samuel Beard, Emily Bearden, Alexandria Bowman, Brooke Brady, Ava Brown, Isabella Brown, Ruby Brown, Krista Bryson, Samantha Buchanan, Chloe Cobb, Sharon Coker, Jacob Colbert, Jada Collins, Allison Compton, Cameron Craig, Sidney Cross, Bradley Crowe, Mckennah Curry, Matthew Deering, Lauren Dendy, Isabella Dixon, Rachel Dorsey, Emily Downs, Olivia Durham, James Eldridge, Christopher Ellinwood, Kayleigh Ellis, Summer Evans, Amber Farmer, Jackson Flanagan, Kiera Foster, Ariana Foster-Moore, Jennifer Freeman, Gracie Fricks, Brezsea Fugate, Amanda Galusha, Joshua Garrison, Breanna Gordy, Hunter Gordy, Aaron Grissom, Paul Guillory, Kailey Hayes, Victor Hayes, Mikaela Hilyard, Easton Holland, Madison Huskey, Maureen Irvin, Madelyn Jackson, Jennifer Jarvis, Sierra Jenkins, Abby Kappenhagen, Emma Kappenhagen, Laura Kizziah, Carrie Lacey, Elijah Lankford, Jennifer Lewis, Ethan Lyles, Malachi Madison, Abigail Maynor, Joshua McClure, Gracelyn Medley, Jill Midura, Elizabeth Mills, Mercedes Mitchell, Nicole Morgan, Arlyn Mull, Brittany Nichols, Karma Nichols, Emily Norton, William Palmer, Chase Pettyjohn, Logan Pettyjohn, Emma Pulliam, Zachary Quinn, Logan Reed, Amber Rheal, Reese Roberts, Noelia Sargento, Julie Shore, Tristan Smith, Jaiden Sosebee, Caroline Stone, Landyn Sullivan, Karianna Taylor, Zachary Taylor, Courtney Thompson, Maci Tinker, Joey Turnipseed, Ashlyn Venable, Morgan Vincent, Colton Walker, Harrison Walker, Robert Wallace, Brook Wallin, Winston Wallin, Autumn Wells, Joel Westbrook and Alexis Williams.
Whitfield County: George Abou Rached, Denise Alvarez, Bianca Arreguin, Axxel Banda, Leslie Barajas, Esmeralda Benitez, Alfonso Blanco, Pedro Bran, Taylor Bridge, Martin Calderon, Cynthia Camacho, Maria Camargo Carrillo, Kadie Cardin, Sabrina Carrillo, Omar Cerda-Marquez, Ronald Cespedes Bello, Mwitwa Chibuye, Jacob Cloer, Hannah Cordell, Michael Cruz, Eva Cruz Figueroa, Emmanuel Deharo, Edwin Diaz, Kailor Dockens, Jessica Durham, Maureen Elder, Manuel Enriquez, Isaiah Espinoza, Jacob Flood, Ary Gonzalez, Maximo Guerrero, Leslie Hernandez, Kayla Hibbs, Jaycie Hill, Jennifer Hinds, Aaden Holloway, Jada Huerta, Gregory Huff, Kaylynn Hurst, Jocelin Jasso, Adan Lara Jimenez, Jack Larkins, Neida Leon, Christian Lopez, Juana Lopez, Miguel Lopez, Elder MacIas, Samuel Marquez, Daniel Martinez, Eveli Martinez, John McDonald, Sarah Meza, Natalie Minjarez, Irvin Morales, Atzi Moreno, Rylee Nelms, Melanie Ojeda, Ruben Pacheco, Giovanni Pacheco Loredo, Mauricio Ponce Marquez, Harli Ponders, Jose Quijano Torres, Ariana Ramos, Betzaira Ramos, Janet Rangel, Damaris Reese, Keelyn Roberts, Leonel Rodriguez, Uriel Rubio, Daisy Sanchez, Alexis Sanders, Amber Stuart, Alex Teran, Kristofor Teran, Eduardo Torres, Alina Townsend, Jannet Vazquez, Emalee Weaver, Sean White, Erin Wiley, James Williams, Victoria Williams and Rubi Zapien.
Other counties: Dorothy Adams, Earl Anderson, Chance Arthur, Karis Austin, Anna Beck, Cierra Beck, Bethany Blue, Olivia Bojczuk, Stephani Brady, Nathan Brown, Ashton Burley, Sitlally Campos, Genesis Cartujano, Amanda Chadwell, Nathan Cheek, Laiya Coast, Andrew Coker, Jeffrey Coker, Chelsea Coleman, Bryan Correa Marquez, Leslie Cortez, Zachary Culp, Beverly Davis, Aubrie Deese, Dakin Dicenzo, Reagan Dover, Madison Dowis, Danielle Echols, Leighanna Edwards, Nicholas Evans, Bianca Farley, James Garrett, Lily Gibson, Ruben Gomez, Flor Gonzalez, Kaitlin Gordon, Tony Gunn, Terra Hall, Patricia Haney, Chloe Holmes, Trinity Horton, Misty Hudson, Megan Hughes, Kincaid Jones, Joanna Lindsey, Kara Lockridge, Randall Lynn, Kellie Manning, Macie McGarity, Emma Messer, Barbara Moore, Michelle Moore, Bailey Myers, Jared Myhand, Deborah Oliveira, Sierra Overby, Juan Pajarito, April Patton, Ellijah Pineda, Jocelyn Pineda, William Quintana, Ashlee Reed, Roxie Riley, Maria Rocha, Iliana Rodriguez, Clay Silvers, Danielle Smith, Emily Smith, Jamie Sullins, Crawford Taylor, Jordan Taylor, Bethany Terry, Ethan Terry, Caitlynn Tincher, Taylor Toledo, Luis Torres, Jorge Torres-Nufio, Shandelle Touzalin, Tammy Turner, Kinsley Tushim, Christopher Vazquez, Kelvin Vivas Plaza, Karlie Warren-Goetz, David Watts, Cory Welch, Jennifer West, Jessica Williams, Shirley Willis, Leanna Wood, Jackson Woodard, Kylie Worrell, Kensley Yarbrough, Trinity Young and Tevin Zachery.
Dean’s List Students for:
Catoosa County: Jerad Bradley, Robert Branum, Samuel Crane, Mary Hodge, Alyssa Isler, Brodie Quinn, Amanda Stackhouse, Chase Ward, Jason Ward and Jenna White.
Chattooga County: Dalton Bearden, William Cesareo, Colter Clifton, Luis Garcia, Matthew Hamby, Isis Hines, Jacob Odom, Nicole Smith and Haign Stephens.
Dade County: Emma Heard.
Floyd County: Christopher Allen, Sujahiler Ambrocio, Dylan Baleon-Ruiz, Cameron Barker, Alexis Barnes, Michael Blalock, Lilian Bressette, Braedyn Brousseau, Amanda Brown, Dylan Brown, Brady Burgess, Kamarr Chin, Yahir Cisneros, Diego Cordon Tejada, Conner Crunkelton, Mayvelline De La Rosa, Bianca Dean, Liam Degan, Dawn Dennis, Carmon Dobbs, Latasha Fluker, Fabiola Garcia, Keily Gonzalez, Sawyer Goodson, Cali Gossett, Daveigh Graham, Gregory Gravitt, Aubry Hammontree, Allyson Harris, Kinsley Hawkins, Allison Hulsey, Ayed Jabra, Ana Juan-Esteban, Johnathon Kirby, Malleylin Maldonado, Yoselin Martinez-Jarquin, Alijah McFarland, Andrew Mooney, Cheryl Morgan, Sawyer Munns, Jaleigh Nelson, Thomas Norris, Jennifer Ortiz Casimiro, Tya Owens, Breanna Patterson, Jana Payne, Jonathan Peranteau, Katie Ramey, Brandi Ray, Rolando Reyes Cornejo, Andghy Rivera Reyes, Peyton Robinson, Lara Roden, Jocelyn Rodriguez-Cruz, Patsy Sanchez, Lavoid Small-Gaskins, Camden Smith, Samantha Spears, Rhyon Sykes, Preston Vegotsky, Alex Vicente Vasquez, Jordan Warner, Braydon Wingo, Summer Wood and Artemio Zavala.
Gordon County: Ashleigh Ackerman, Jacob Allen, Molly Baxter, Scott Beutel, Charles Collins, Jessica Edwards, Irvin Escobar Ruiz, Brandon Fuquea, Hunter Hammock, Joshua Hernandez, Guillermo Herrera Perez, Joshua Hight, Skylynn Lewis, Kalin Lyles, Azucena Melchor-Chavez, Connor Miles, Cheyenne Overby, Sarah Overlander, Chaz Pate, Elizabeth Reyes, John Richardson, Maria Rosas, Hannah Russell, Mckayla Silva, Ashlee Sims, Alexis Smith, Lindsey Tidwell, Carson Walker, Kathryn Watson, Eathen Weaver and Andrew Young.
Murray County: Yoni Bautista, Jamie Beasley, Kira Berkley, Camron Cloer, Johnathon Cole, Tristan Deal, Chandler Hanaway, Brenden Harrison, Hunter Henderson, Johnathan Ingle, Brayan Medina, Gisselle Mendoza, Carson Miller, Brady Pierce, Betsy Rosales, Sarah Sane, America Segura, Mary Sharay, Alexus Skyles and William Smoot.
Polk County: Morgan Ashworth, Tamara Carter, Alexus Cochran, Aubrey Guttery, Brandon Guzman Cornejo, Emme Kahlan, Cristian Martinez, Qurbe Moore, Patricia Nunez, Clay O’banion, Jonny Perez Camargo, Chelsey Powell, Brian Ramirez-Gomez, Alicia Rariden, Ashley Regalado, Tyler Smith, Sarah Thomas, Alexandria Tillmann, Amber Timms, Kelsey Tucker, Alex Vasquez-Boj, Dallanary Velasquez Vasquez and Anna Wolfe.
Walker County: Crystal Anderson, Emylia Andrade, Kiya Britton, Alora Bryan, Racheal Chambers, Misty Cornejo Sanchez, Caitlen Coulter, Makayla Drabik, Emilie Freeman, Brayden Fuller, Kaden Hackett, Madilyn Hicks, Sadie Hughes, Betty Kennedy, Ryleigh Ledford, Sarah McCallie, Lindsey Mejia, Katelin Mooney, Molly Morgan, Flor Nunez, Tyler Parke, Kaydence Parson, Abigail Peace, Ciera Pearson, Zaria Perry, Lara Pratt, Sandi Redman, Blakely Rhodes, Joseph Risley, Alexis Rollins, Tristan Stanley, William Thompson, Adaleigh Triplett, Chloe Vick, Meghan Wallace, Shelia Williams and Jill Ziegenfelder.
Whitfield County: Maria Alvarado, Jocelyn Baez, Jessica Banks, Damian Bell, Eunice Cervantes Abonse, Mercedes Cole, Gladys Debora, Jose Diaz, Brandon Dickie, Michael Doran, Janessa Estrada, Morgan Flowers, Kendall Foster, Paola Fraire Morales, Cesar Garcia, Leeroy Gembe, Tani Glass Green, Benjamin Gonzalez, Karla Guerrero Hernandez, Janira Hernandez, Allison Hicks, Blanca Ibarra, Julius Jones, Devin Leake, Alexander Lopez-Ortiz, Brisa Mandujano, Jamiry Martinez, Brady McCullough, Marisa Mendez, Jonathan Mulkey, George Ortiz, Bridgette Marie Pedraza, Luis Perez, Sebastian Richmond, Elizabeth Rios, Ashley Rodriguez, Daniella Rodriguez, Victoria Rodriguez, Yesenia Ruedas, Leonardo Sanchez, Melani Santos Calles, Autumn Thomas, Gloria Torres, Keeya Turner, Josue Valle, Oscar Vasquez Ulloa and Kathy Zepeda.
Other counties: Angela Alvarez, Jacob Beeman, Sara Boyer, Zackary Broome, Sheila Campbell, Kariah Clark, Shelby Courie, Melody Cress, Amanda Evans, Waylon Filyaw, Hillary Fink, Allen Gallman, Esteban Garcia Tamez, Mackenzie Gonzalez, Abigale Harding, Adeline Jones, Glenn Jordan, Joshua Kampfer, Tia Karella, Kelly Keener, Joseph Kinnebrew, Nathan Lamb, Amie Loudermilk, Jileyah Mitchell, Autumn Moore, Alec Mottashed, Alexis Olive, Aliza Raburn, Braylan Rodriguez, Michael Serna De Jesus, Sophia Shepherd, Christopher Shropshire, Wyatt Spivey, Benjamin Stroup, Clauteka Timberlake, Cassandra Townsend, Daisy Vellekamp, Sylvia Wade, Derek White, Carlie Wolfer, Katie Worley and Zackary Zimmerman.
Georgia Northwestern Technical College provides quality workforce education to the citizens of northwest Georgia. Students have the opportunity to earn an associate degree, diploma or a certificate in aviation, business, health, industrial or public service career paths. This past year, 13,775 people benefited from GNTC’s credit and noncredit programs. GNTC has an annual credit enrollment of 8,836 students and an additional enrollment of 4,939 people through adult education, continuing education, business and industry training and Georgia Quick Start.
Lincoln Memorial University has announced the Dean's List for the spring semester for 2025. Over 660 undergraduates were recognized for achieving high academic honors. To be placed on Dean's List, the student must be a full-time undergraduate and have a 3.5 or higher grade-point-average for the semester.
Ashlynn Watkins of Chattanooga, seeking a Bachelor of Science in Biology Honors
Amelia Miller of Chattanooga, seeking a Associate of Science in Dental Hygiene
Lincoln Memorial University is a values-based learning community dedicated to providing educational experiences in the liberal arts and professional studies. The main campus is located in Harrogate.
Christina Cain, of Chattanooga, graduated from Troy University during the Spring Semester/Term 4 of the 2024-2025 academic year. Ms. Cain graduated with a M.B.A.- global business - international management.
Ohio University Chaddock + Morrow College of Fine Arts student Olivia Marks, of Chattanooga, has been named to OHIO's Spring 2025 Dean's List. The Dean's List recognizes undergraduate students who complete a particular semester with a GPA between 3.5 and 3.999 with a minimum of 12 credit hours attempted for letter grades that are used to calculate GPA.
Sara Serkownek of Chattanooga from the University of West Alabama during spring commencement exercises held in May on campus in Livingston. Ms. Serkownek was awarded a Master of Business Administration in Business Administration from the College of Business.
Lee University congratulates students who earned Dean's List honors during the Spring 2025 semester. Dean's List recognition is earned by full-time, undergraduate students with a semester grade point average between 3.7 and 4.00.
Congratulations to the following local scholars on earning this academic achievement.
Addie Standish of Chattanooga (37404)
Alex Perez Marroquin of Chattanooga (37404)
Madeline Bond of Chattanooga (37404)
John Womack of Chattanooga (37404)
Preston Hall of Chattanooga (37405)
Madison Markey of Chattanooga (37405)
Sheridan Kyle of Chattanooga (37411)
Liam Kyle of Chattanooga (37411)
Connor Miller of Chattanooga (37412)
Madilynn Greer of Chattanooga (37412)
Abigail Salley of Chattanooga (37412)
Xian Campbell of Chattanooga (37415)
Kaitlyn Stoker of Chattanooga (37416)
Gabriella Shaffer of Chattanooga (37416)
Elliana Shaffer of Chattanooga (37416)
Cadie Weldon of Chattanooga (37419)
Marcella Santiago of Chattanooga (37421)
Natalya Rhodes of Chattanooga (37421)
Joshua Rice of Chattanooga (37421)
Anna Harris of Chattanooga (37421)
Sarah Cate of Chattanooga (37421)
Chloe Creekmore of Chattanooga (37421)
Rylie Brannon of Chattanooga (37421)
Ashley Bueso of Chattanooga (37421)
Abigail Rice of Chattanooga (37421)
Indigo Hayes of Chattanooga (37421)
Victoria Benson of Chattanooga (37421)
Andrew Billingsley of Chattanooga (37421)
Reagan De Haan of Chattanooga (37421)
Hannah Joseph of Chattanooga (37421)
Samuel Gorden of Chattanooga (37421)
Lee University is a private, Christ-centered university located in Cleveland, Tennessee, in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains. The university's reputation as a quality institution is seen in the high caliber of faculty, students, and friends who are drawn to campus. Over the past three decades, Lee has experienced remarkable transformations including significant growth in academic programs, athletics, institutional facilities, student enrollment, and faculty expertise and diversity.
Dalton State College awarded degrees to nearly 500 students at its spring 2025 commencement ceremonies on May 14.
Damian Solorzano of Chattanooga, graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in History with a Secondary Certification
Jonathan Bowman of Chattanooga, graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Health and Wellness
Christina Ringer of Chattanooga, graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Organizational Leadership
A member of the University System of Georgia, Dalton State College has more than 5,000 students in a full range of bachelor's degree programs, targeted associate degrees and career certificate programs. Dalton State College has campuses in Dalton and Ellijay.
Congratulations to Bree Brantley, of Chattanooga for being named to the Western Carolina University Spring 2025 Chancellor's List.
Brantley was among more than 2,900 students to achieve this honor. To qualify for the Chancellor's List, students must earn a GPA of 3.8 or higher. Students named to the Chancellor's List are also named to the Dean's List.
As the westernmost institution in the University of North Carolina System, WCU attracts students from around the globe for its nationally ranked programs, affordability through NC Promise and exceptional student support. Recognized as a top adventure college and surrounded by the Blue Ridge and Great Smoky Mountains, students can explore the region's vast natural diversity through unrivaled experiential learning and recreational activities. Offering residential, hybrid and online programs for undergraduate and graduate degrees at our main campus in Cullowhee, WCU in Asheville located at Biltmore Park, and wherever students are through distance learning.
Aarav Amin of Chattanooga (37421) was recently named to the Spring 2025 President's List at Georgia State University.
To be eligible for the President's List, degree-seeking students must have earned a GPA of at least 4.0 for a minimum of nine semester hours of academic credit taken at Georgia State during the fall or spring term with no incompletes for the semester. Eligible students must have a minimum GPA of 2.0 for all classes taken at Georgia State.
Georgia State University, one of the largest, most innovative multi-campus public research universities, transforms the lives of students, advances the frontiers of knowledge and strengthens the workforce of the future. With campuses in and around metro Atlanta, Georgia State readies students for professional pursuits, educates future leaders and prepares citizens for lifelong learning. Enrolling one of the most diverse student bodies in the nation, Georgia State prioritizes student success ensuring that students from all backgrounds graduate at high rates. The university provides outstanding experiential educational opportunities and exceptional support for students seeking degrees from the associate to the doctoral level.
One of the nation's fastest-growing research institutions, Georgia State's scholarship and research focus on solving complex issues ranging from the most fundamental questions of the universe to the most challenging issues of our day, while our creative activities expand and enrich the world.
Wofford College provost Dr. Timothy Schmitz has announced Dean's List students for the spring semester.
Caroline Gargano, Eli Jackson, and Zach Porter of Chattanooga
Wofford College, established in 1854, is a four-year, residential liberal arts college located in Spartanburg, Sc. It offers 27 major fields of study to a student body of 1,800 undergraduates. Nationally known for the strength of its academic program, outstanding faculty, experiential learning opportunities and successful graduates, Wofford is recognized consistently as a "best value" and for its commitment to student success and accessibility for low- and middle-income students. The college community has 12 sororities and fraternities as well as 20 NCAA Division I athletics teams.
Samford University recognizes 2,222 students named to the Dean's List for the spring semester.
To qualify for the dean's list, a student must have earned a minimum 3.5 grade point average out of a possible 4.0 while attempting at least 12 credit hours of coursework. The Dean's List is the highest academic recognition given by the school at the end of each semester.
Stella Mininger, Journalism/Mass Communication major of Chattanooga
Madison Clark, Political Science major of Chattanooga
Jackson Meredith, International Relations major of Chattanooga
Jaxon Dildine, Neuroscience major of Chattanooga
Madeline Solis, Psychology major of Chattanooga
Kayden Hughes, Interior Design (BFA in SA) major of Chattanooga
Matthew Stone, Sports Medicine (HP) major of Chattanooga
Molly Mauldin, Nursing major of Chattanooga
Melanie Blandon, Comm Sciences and Disorders major of Chattanooga
Audrey Henry, Law, Politics, and Society major of Chattanooga
Kaitlin Preast, Comm Sciences and Disorders major of Chattanooga
Caroline Carpenter, Nursing major of Chattanooga
Lauren Richardson, Health Sciences major of Chattanooga
Samford is a leading Christian university offering undergraduate programs grounded in the liberal arts with an array of nationally recognized graduate and professional schools. Founded in 1841, Samford is the 87th-oldest institution of higher learning in the United States. Samford enrolls 6,101 students from 45 states, Puerto Rico and 16 countries in its 10 academic schools: arts, arts and sciences, business, divinity, education, health professions, law, nursing, pharmacy and public health. Samford fields 17 athletic teams that compete in the tradition-rich Southern Conference and ranks with the second highest score in the nation for its 98% Graduation Success Rate among all NCAA Division I schools.
Dalton State College announced the names of students who made the Dean's List for spring 2025. The Dean's List recognizes students who achieved a grade point average of 3.5 - 3.99 while taking 12 or more credit hours during the academic semester.
Hannah Arnold of Chattanooga.
Jonathan Bowman of Chattanooga.
Diamond Stephens of Chattanooga.
Dalton State College also announced the names of students who made the Part-time Dean's List for spring 2025. The Dean's List recognizes students who achieved a grade point average of 3.5 - 3.99 while taking 6 -11 credit hours during the academic semester.
Ruby Byfield of Chattanooga.
Brittiany Lawton of Chattanooga.
Rebekah Oaks of Chattanooga.
Jessica Reina of Chattanooga.
A member of the University System of Georgia, Dalton State College has more than 5,000 students in a full range of bachelor's degree programs, targeted associate degrees and career certificate programs. Dalton State College has campuses in Dalton and Ellijay.
Bree Brantley of Chattanooga was named to the Western Carolina University Spring 2025 Chancellor's List. Ms. Brantley was among more than 2,900 students to achieve this honor. To qualify for the Chancellor's List, students must earn a GPA of 3.8 or higher. Students named to the Chancellor's List are also named to the Dean's List.
Chattanooga native Caleb Hopper has been named a Haslam Leadership Scholar at UTK. Established in 2008, the Haslam Leadership Scholars program honors the Haslam family's legacy of developing community-focused and intellectually gifted young leaders. Participants receive an endowed scholarship that covers tuition, fees, and room and board as well as a paid internship and a study abroad experience, with the intention to attract, cultivate and retain future Tennessee leaders. Mr. Hopper plans to major in industrial engineering. He is an Eagle Scout, president of his school’s student government association, and is captain of multiple school and club soccer teams, among other honors and activities.
Chattanooga native Triya Patel has been awarded a Gilman Scholarship by the U.S. Department of State to study abroad. Ms. Patel is one of 25 UT students who received the scholarship this year, comprising the second-largest class in the university's history. Ms. Patel is a first-year student studying biochemistry with a minor in public health. She will study abroad in Florence, Italy, where she will study global health and Italian culture while furthering her academic focus in biochemistry and public health. The experience will enhance her understanding of international healthcare systems and cultural competence as she prepares for a career in medicine.
"I’m incredibly honored for this opportunity to study abroad in Florence, where I’ll gain new perspectives on global health and culture that will shape my journey toward becoming a compassionate and culturally aware physician," said Ms. Patel. "Representing UT abroad is an honor, and I’m excited to grow both personally and professionally through this experience."
Samuel Khoury of Chattanooga, was named to the Dean's Honor List at Cedarville University for Spring 2025. This recognition requires the student to obtain a 3.75 GPA or higher for the semester and carry a minimum of 12 credit hours.
Cedarville University, an evangelical Christian institution in southwest Ohio, offers undergraduate and graduate programs across arts, sciences, and professional fields. With 6,384 students, it ranks among Ohio's largest private universities and is recognized by the Wall Street Journal as being among the nation's top three evangelical universities.
Berry College announces The Dean's List honors students who posted an academic average of 3.5 or better on a 4.0 scale while carrying a class load of at least 12 hours during the semester, which include five local students. The students include Skye Albee, Kaylee Crook, Mia Cutler, Mackenzie Grisar and Ashley Young, all of Chattanooga.
Luke Colvin of Chattanooga was named to the dean's list at Olivet Nazarene University during the spring 2025 semester. To qualify for inclusion on the dean's list, a student must have been enrolled as a full-time undergraduate student and must have attained a semester grade point average of 3.50 or higher on a 4.00 grading scale.
Madison Mikeska of Chattanooga graduated with a Bachelor of Arts from The University of Texas at Austin in spring 2025. Ms. Mikeska was one of more than 9,000 students who received an undergraduate, master's or doctoral degree.
Philip and Marilyn Mathis Scholarships were presented to three Middle Tennessee State University Honors students this year, including Emily Callison, a biochemistry major, from Chattanooga.
Madesen C'erra Holman of Chattanooga has been named to the Dean's List at Jacksonville State University for outstanding academic performance over the Spring 2025 semester.
Christopher Barnett of Chattanooga graduated from Bob Jones University with a BS in criminal justice.
Jackson Shutters of Chattanooga has been named to the President's Honor Roll at the University of North Georgia for achieving a 4.0 grade point average during spring 2025.