category: Academics Carson-Newman celebrates first-generation college students category: Academics | April 11, 2025 Carson-Newman senior and Tri-Alpha president Samantha Ball (left) congratulates junior Genesis Navarro, upon her induction into the honor society. Navarro was one of 25 students inducted into Tri-Alpha national honor society. 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, TNKatie Barger- Junior from Greeneville, TNJordyn Black- Graduate student from New Market, TNKara Ann Campbell- Graduate student from Jefferson City, TNNatalie Cate- Sophomore from Dandridge, TNAmber Clement- Graduate student from Troutman, NCGina Coldwell- Graduate student from Wilson, NCShelley Drummond- Graduate student from Lebanon, TNSteven Drummond- Graduate student from Lebanon, TNSheena Frampton- Senior from Talbott, TNEva Gordon- Junior from Lebanon, TNMadison Harvey- Senior from Thorn Hill, TNAlex Hurst- Senior from Sevierville, TNLexi Huston- Junior from Strawberry Plains, TNOlivia Herrell- Sophomore from Clinton, TNSarah Jones- Junior from Morristown, TNAshley Melby- Junior from Rogersville, TNAmanda Mills- Graduate student from Bristol, VAEmily Morrow- Junior from Morristown, TNGenesis Navarro- Junior from Morristown, TNBrandi Patrick- Senior from Morristown, TNAbigail Sands- Senior from Jefferson City, TNCalista Trent- Sophomore from Whitesburg, TNJourney Tyler- Sophomore from Knoxville, TNAlayna West- Sophomore from Rutledge, TNFaculty and Staff inductees:Robin InmanDr. Rodney RussellDanette SealeBobby Stoffle Carson-Newman senior and Tri-Alpha president Samantha Ball (left) congratulates junior Genesis Navarro, upon her induction into the honor society. Navarro was one of 25 students inducted into Tri-Alpha national honor society.
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