Columbia State Community College is pleased to announce that 658 students were named to the dean’s list for earning academic honors during the Spring 2026 semester.

Local students who made the Dean’s List include: Elizabeth Bishop of Tullahoma Esther-Noel Dorrell of Tullahoma Sam Parson of Tracy City Matthew Pinckard of Fayetteville Levi Wells of Taft To qualify for the dean’s list, students must earn 12 or more credit hours for the semester (excluding Learning Support) with a GPA of 3.50 or higher.

“Students who achieve academic excellence at this level are to be lauded for their achievement,” said Dr. Janet F. Smith, Columbia State president. “They are maintaining a high level of academic performance while managing multiple obligations that for some may include jobs, families and extra-curricular activities. That takes an outstanding level of commitment to achieve.”

Columbia State is a comprehensive community college serving southern Middle Tennessee, dedicated to nurturing success and positively changing lives through teaching, learning and service. Established in 1966 as Tennessee’s first community college, Columbia State has grown to four campuses, including Columbia, Williamson, Lawrence and Lewisburg. The college was named the 2021 Community College of the Year at the annual TBR SOAR Awards, and was recognized as a finalist in 2020 and 2023.