Scholarship opportunities available from ORNL Federal Credit Union

January 15, 2020 by Special to The Courier News

ORNL Federal Credit Union is now accepting applications for the B.A. Candler and John McKittrick scholarships to the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, for the 2020-2021 school year.

The scholarships provide $1,000 toward the cost of tuition, books, and other school-related expenses.

Each year, ORNL FCU, through the University of Tennessee general scholarship fund, awards scholarships to deserving students/members with excellence in education and social merit.

At least two scholarships are awarded annually.

They are one B.A. Candler Scholarship and one John McKittrick Scholarship.

Only members of ORNL Federal Credit Union and members of their families who are pursuing a four-year degree at UT are eligible to compete for these scholarships.

Financial need is a factor in selecting recipients.

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Carson-Newman announces fall Dean’s List

January 15, 2020

Carson-Newman University recognizes those making the Dean’s List for fall semester

The following Carson-Newman University student made the list.

The University awards Dean’s List honors to students earning a grade-point average of 3.5 or higher while taking 12 or more credit hours.

Honored students and their hometowns included:

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Roane State Community College paramedics, ‘tip of the spear,’ honored upon graduation

January 15, 2020 by Bob Fowler Roane State staff writer

Jesse Helton, second from left, was honored as the Paramedic of the Year during a program on the eve of graduation from the three-semester course. From left: David Blevins, director of EMS education; Helton; Assistant Professor Tom Herron; and Dr. Pat O’Brien, medical director for Roane State’s EMS program.

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