Carson-Newman celebrates first-generation college students

Carson-Newman University celebrated first-generation college students during its 2025 Tri-Alpha national honor society induction on April 8. The Delta Psi chapter inducted 25 new student members along with four faculty and staff members. Tri-Alpha is a first-generation honor society which honors the academic achievements of first-generation students, faculty and staff. The event was held in the University’s Thomas Recital Hall.

Student inductees:

Alyssa Abbott- Senior from Greeneville, TN
Katie Barger- Junior from Greeneville, TN
Jordyn Black- Graduate student from New Market, TN
Kara Ann Campbell- Graduate student from Jefferson City, TN
Natalie Cate- Sophomore from Dandridge, TN
Amber Clement- Graduate student from Troutman, NC
Gina Coldwell- Graduate student from Wilson, NC
Shelley Drummond- Graduate student from Lebanon, TN
Steven Drummond- Graduate student from Lebanon, TN
Sheena Frampton- Senior from Talbott, TN
Eva Gordon- Junior from Lebanon, TN
Madison Harvey- Senior from Thorn Hill, TN
Alex Hurst- Senior from Sevierville, TN
Lexi Huston- Junior from Strawberry Plains, TN
Olivia Herrell- Sophomore from Clinton, TN
Sarah Jones- Junior from Morristown, TN
Ashley Melby- Junior from Rogersville, TN
Amanda Mills- Graduate student from Bristol, VA
Emily Morrow- Junior from Morristown, TN
Genesis Navarro- Junior from Morristown, TN
Brandi Patrick- Senior from Morristown, TN
Abigail Sands- Senior from Jefferson City, TN
Calista Trent- Sophomore from Whitesburg, TN
Journey Tyler- Sophomore from Knoxville, TN
Alayna West- Sophomore from Rutledge, TN

Faculty and Staff inductees:

Robin Inman
Dr. Rodney Russell
Danette Seale
Bobby Stoffle