A pair of local students graduated from Carson-Newman University at the conclusion of the institution’s Spring 2025 Semester.

Founded in 1851, Carson-Newman is a Christ-centered, liberal arts-based university affiliated with the Tennessee Baptist Convention. The University proudly proclaims it helps students find their Place, Path and Purpose. Located in Jefferson City, Tennessee, among the foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains, Carson-Newman offers 50 undergraduate majors, as well as associate, bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degrees.

The graduates include:

 Jordan Dilley, of Tullahoma, Doctorate of Education

 Mark Copeland, of Winchester, Master Business Administration

The following area Carson-Newman University students made Dean’s List for the Spring 2025 Semester. The University awards Dean’s List honors to students earning a grade point average of 3.5 to 3.9 while taking 12 or more credit hours.

Eric Jones of Estill Springs

Olivia Henley, Taryn Tate and Marianna Teal, all of Manchester

Josie Evans of Shelbyville

Andrew Thompson of Tullahoma

Eban Noland of Winchester