College Briefs
McCoy earns Doctor of Ministry
Robert McCoy of Oak Ridge was one of more than 600 students to graduate from Bob Jones University on May 9, 2025. McCoy earned a Doctor of Ministry degree. Bob Jones University is located in Greenville, South Carolina.
Byrd named to dean’s list
Robert Byrd of Oak Ridge was named to the Western Carolina University Dean’s List for the spring 2025 semester. Byrd was among more than 1,600 students to earn the honor. To be eligible for the Dean’s List, students must achieve a GPA of 3.5 or higher. Western Carolina University is located in Cullowhee, North Carolina.
Laprad, Paul named to Western Carolina Chancellor’s List
Elle Laprad and Olivia Paul, both of Oak Ridge, have been named to the Chancellor’s List at Western Carolina University for the fall 2024 semester. To qualify for the Chancellor’s List, students must earn a GPA of 3.8 or higher. Western Carolina University is located in Cullowhee, North Carolina.
Artrip named to the Alvernia dean’s list
Josalyn Artrip of Oak Ridge has been named to the Alvernia University Dean’s List for the spring 2025 semester. To be eligible, students must carry a semester GPA of 3.5 or better and take a minimum of 12 credits. Alvernia University is located in Reading, Pennsylvania.
Blanchard graduates
Adam Blanchard of Oak Ridge earned a Bachelor of Science degree in robotics engineering from Worcester Polytechnic Institute during the university’s 156th Commencement on May 16. WPI is located in Worcester, Massachusetts.
Blanchard completes robotics research at WPI
Adam Blanchard of Oak Ridge recently completed a senior thesis project as part of his degree requirements at Worcester Polytechnic Institute in Worcester, Massachusetts.
Blanchard, a member of WPI’s Class of 2025 majoring in robotics engineering, completed a Major Qualifying Project titled “Hybrid Flux Motor Development for Robotics Applications.” The project is a capstone component of the university’s project-based curriculum and is designed to reflect challenges students are likely to face in their careers.
Worcester Polytechnic Institute is located in Worcester, Massachusetts.
Newton, Bullock named to dean’s list
Vivian Newton of Oak Ridge and Ethan Bullock of Andersonville were among 2,222 students named to the Samford University Dean’s List for the spring 2025 semester.
To qualify for the Dean’s List, students must earn a minimum 3.5 GPA while completing at least 12 credit hours. Samford University is located in Birmingham, Alabama.
Local students named to Dean’s List
Lea Elkins of Andersonville, Layla Colwell and Mason Raker of Clinton, Eli Ferguson of Norris, and Stephanie Black of Oak Ridge were named to the Dean’s List at Lee University for the spring 2025 semester.
Dean’s List recognition is awarded to full-time undergraduate students with a semester grade point average between 3.7 and 4.0. Lee University is located in Cleveland, Tennessee.
Vandagriff named
to Wofford dean’s list
Lily Vandagriff of Clinton has been named to the Dean’s List at Wofford College for the spring 2025 semester. Wofford College is located in Spartanburg, South Carolina.
Bowling named to Lindsey Wilson Dean’s List
Lillian Bowling of Clinton has been named to the Dean’s List at Lindsey Wilson College for the spring 2025 semester.
Lindsey Wilson College is located in Columbia, Kentucky.
