Columbia State Community College

Columbia State Rad Tech students placed first in the student bowl competition during the Tennessee Society of Radiologic Technologists 80th Annual Educational Conference.

Members of the Columbia State Community College Student Government Association and the President's Leadership Society attended the 49th General Assembly of the Tennessee Intercollegiate State Legislature Nov. 15-18 at the Tennessee State Capitol in Nashville.

The following students achieved the Dean's List at Belmont University for the Fall 2018 semester. Eligibility is based on a minimum course load of 12 hours and a quality grade point average of 3.5 with no grade below a C.

Thirty Columbia State Community College student-athletes received the 2017-2018 TCCAA All-Academic Award. Student-athletes earning the award consisted of sophomores who had completed 48 hours of intercollegiate work with a 3.0 GPA or higher and freshmen who had earned 24 hours with a 3.25 GPA or higher.

The following people recently were initiated into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, the nation's oldest and most selective collegiate honor society for all academic disciplines.

Troy University's Department of Theatre and Dance presented its Fall Dance show in November. About 70 students participated in "Art in Motion," a collaborative effort that stemmed from the inspiration of both artists and dancers as they worked alongside one another to create a unique dance concert. The show ran Nov. 8-11 and included an art display that ran through Nov. 14.

The beginning of a new school year looks different each year. It can include moving into a new dorm room, wayfinding through campus or scoping out the best spots for future study sessions. For more than 2,000 Belmont University freshmen and transfer students, this year's new school year included all these things and a special opportunity to serve their community. During the Towering Traditions orientation program, new Bruins spend an afternoon traveling to 26 locations across the greater Nashville area for service. The event, called SERVE, allows students to immerse themselves in their new hometown.

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Recent Columbia State Community College graduates, Megan Franz and Camrie Jacobson, received the 2018 Lipscomb University Transfer Trustee scholarship.

Belmont University kicked off classes for its fall 2018 semester with a record-breaking enrollment number as the University welcomed 8,318 students to campus, nearly triple the enrollment in 2000 and marking a 65 percent increase in the last decade alone. This marks Belmont's 18th consecutive year of record enrollment.

Each summer, Columbia State Community College students travel the world while earning college credit. This summer, 29 students participated in the study abroad program, exploring different countries and gaining exposure to other cultures.

Chloe Frost of Leoma has been named Columbia State Community College's 2018-2019 SGA secretary/treasurer. Frost is a business administration major with plans to transfer to the University of North Alabama, where she'll major in interdisciplinary studies. Frost was an SGA senator for the 2017-2018 academic year and also attended the Tennessee Intercollegiate State Legislature. She is looking forward to representing students and helping them on campus.

Amiee Sadler of Columbia has been named Columbia State Community College's 2018-2019 SGA vice president. This is Sadler's first year in student government, and she is looking forward to working toward increasing student involvement and diversity within the SGA. She also hopes to attend the Tennessee Intercollegiate State Legislature this year. Sadler is currently serving as the chapter president of the Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society and the chapter secretary/historian of the Sigma Kappa Delta Honor Society. After graduating from Columbia State, she plans to transfer to a four- year university, then attend law school.

Ashley Patterson was named the 2018-2019 SGA president for Columbia State Community College. Patterson is serving her second term as a member of Columbia State's SGA executive board. The Mt. Pleasant native is working on her Associate of Applied Science in nursing and plans to further her education to become an advanced practice registered nurse. Patterson hopes to increase student involvement at all campuses.

Local students enrolled at Clemson University for the fall 2018 semester.

Troy University is pleased to recognize new students who have completed IMPACT orientation and enrolled in classes for the Fall 2018 semester.

Students were honored with undergraduate and graduate degrees at Southern Arkansas University's Summer Commencement ceremonies on August 3, 2018.

Austin Peay State University has awarded the President's Community College Graduate Scholarship to graduates of a Tennessee Board of Regents Community College or Hopkinsville Community College for the fall semester.

The following students achieved the Dean's List at Belmont University for the Summer 2018 session. Eligibility for the summer session is based on a minimum 9-hour load over 10 weeks and a quality grade point average of 3.5 with no grade below a C.

Spring 2018 graduate, States Labrum, recently earned second place in the zoology/ecology/environmental sciences session at Belmont University's College of Sciences and Mathematics when they hosted the annual Middle Tennessee Collegiate Meeting of the Tennessee Academy of Science. Labrum was the only community college student among the undergraduate participants at the conference. Twenty-four undergraduate research students from Belmont University, Columbia State Community College, Tennessee State University and Tennessee Tech University were invited to give a 12-minute research presentation in one of four different sessions: chemistry; cellular and molecular biology and microbiology; health and medical sciences; and zoology, ecology and environmental sciences. All sessions were moderated and judged by faculty volunteers, who awarded certificates to the top three presenters in each session. The meeting was coordinated and run by Dr. Duane Hatch, Belmont assistant professor of chemistry. The event presented an opportunity for students to showcase their scholarly work and to provide an intellectual exchange with students from other local universities in Tennessee. "Attending a conference is a great way for students to meet with peers, share ideas and make new contacts with other students and faculty," said Dr. Elvira Eivazova, assistant professor of biology. Columbia State participated in the TAS conference for the first time with plans to provide a broader research student representation at future TAS meetings. Plans are underway way for Columbia State to host a TAS student research conference in 2019.

Southern Arkansas University's Biological Honors Society, the Psi Gamma Chapter of Beta Beta Beta (TriBeta), inducted seven new members, honored 2018 graduates and recognized the organization's officers.

Austin Peay State University has awarded the President's Community College Graduate Scholarship to graduates of a Tennessee Board of Regents Community College or Hopkinsville Community College for the fall semester.

Austin Peay State University has awarded the Dean's Scholarship to high-achieving freshmen for the Fall 2018 semesters.

Congrats on being named to the Vol State Dean's List and Honor Roll for Spring 2018.

Congrats on earning a recognition for the Dean's List for Spring 2018.

Clemson University has announced the Dean's List for the spring 2018 semester.

Lincoln Memorial University-DeBusk College of Osteopathic Medicine (LMU-DCOM) formally recognized the Class of 2020 during a White Coat Ceremony on June 16, 2018. The White Coat Ceremony at LMU-DCOM is a special ceremony designed to mark a student's entrance into the clinical rotations of their medical school training.

A record 1,240 degrees were awarded. That tops the 2017 record of 1,165. An estimated 250 students graduated with honors. In the seven commencement ceremonies, 33 different degree programs were recognized, including the first graduates in the Doctor of Physical Therapy, Master of Athletic Training, Master of Science in Respiratory Care, Master of Science in Health Informatics and Bachelor of Science in healthcare administration programs in the College of Health Sciences. Graduating students represented 28 states and seven other countries: United Kingdom, Malaysia, China, France, South Korea, Canada and Germany.

More than 800 students received diplomas at Harding University's commencement exercises on May 5, 2018. Graduates include students from the College of Allied Health, College of Arts and Humanities, College of Bible and Ministry, Paul R. Carter College of Business Administration, Cannon-Clary College of Education, Carr College of Nursing, College of Pharmacy, College of Sciences, and the Honors College.