Carson-Newman University - Acorns to Oaks
Health Sciences Building Groundbreaking
close
search
Back to News Home arrow_forward

News Categories

Academics Alumni Athletics Campus News
  • I’m currently the only counselor on my team who can work with Spanish-speaking families, which has made me an asset to my current company (and is just fun for me)!
    Melissa (McKeehan) Powell, 2008 / Licensed Professional Counselor / AspenPointe, Colorado Springs

Related News

  1. University celebrates first-generation students, establishes Tri-Alpha honor society
    Jun 3, 2022
  2. Graduating in style: New alum looks to impact fashion industry
    May 24, 2022
  3. Carson-Newman University recognizes those making Dean's List for spring semester
    May 23, 2022
  4. Carson-Newman celebrates class of 2022, reminds graduates “you are a child of God”
    May 12, 2022
  5. New College of Professional Studies Site Now Live; Accepting Applications
    May 11, 2022

University celebrates first-generation students, establishes Tri-Alpha honor society

Academics | June 03, 2022
Senior Rachel Shaver (right) of Talbott receives a congratulatory hug from Annemarie Spain, C-N academic advisor and first generation liaison. Shaver joined over 30 others as they were inducted into 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.