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University celebrates first-generation students, establishes Tri-Alpha honor society
The formation of a new honor society at Carson-Newman University celebrates the accomplishments of first-generation college students. Alpha Alpha Alpha (or Tri-Alpha) is recognized at the University thanks to the efforts of C-N’s Student Success Center.
First generation students are students whose parent(s) did not complete a four-year college or university degree. At Carson-Newman, 45% of students are first-generation.
Carson-Newman was awarded the Delta-Psi chapter and Academic Council approved Tri-Alpha students to wear the navy and silver Tri-Alpha cords at commencement ceremonies. Tri-Alpha was founded in 2018 at Moravian University in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania.
The University welcomed 31 members during its inaugural induction ceremony in April. Student members are:
Devanshi Barot – Knoxville
Logan Carroll – Mohawk
Kelly Chilcote – Hixson
Sierra Conley – Fletcher, NC
Destiny Gosnell – Greeneville
Tanner Grimmett – Hanover, WV
Carrington Harrelson – Maggie Valley, NC
Lindsay Janik – Talbott
Tanner Kinkead – White Pine
Hannah Little – Pounding Mill, VA
Sarah McGinnis – LaFollette
Stephanie Molina – Rutledge
Parker Moore – Powell
Kari Pierce – Strawberry Plains
Jordan Reilly – Jefferson City
Courtney Rhea – Kingsport
Mackenzie Robinette – Jonesborough
Alyssa Jade Rose – Rutledge
Melody Sera – Morristown
Rachel Shaver – Talbott
Chloe Sparkes-Fudge – Maryville
Alyssa Welch – New Market
Inductees from C-N’s faculty, staff and alumni community are:
Duran Baliff – alumni
Pat Bivens, associate professor of music and director of Military and Veteran Services
Kim Hawkins, dean of C-N’s School of Education and Counseling
Charles A. Fowler, president of Carson-Newman University
Ali Smith, director of Student Activities
Clyde Smith – alumni
Kelli Williams, transfer services librarian and associate professor
Gloria Walker, vice president of Student Services
Julie Wright, administrative assistant, Provost and Academic Affairs.
