Education

The University of Georgia welcomed its newest alumni on May 7-8. A total of 9,477 students - 6,537 spring undergraduates and 1,055 expected summer undergraduates along with 1,885 graduate students - met requirements to participate in the university’s spring Commencement.

In recognition of academic performance, the Office of Academic Affairs at University of the Cumberlands has named several local students to the President’s List for the spring 2026 semester.

Olivia Murphy, of Tullahoma has been named to the Spring 2026 President’s List at Delta State University.

For 2,061 members of East Tennessee State University’s Class of 2026, Commencement marked both a milestone and a beginning. It was a celebration of hard work, perseverance and the people and experiences that shaped each graduate’s journey.