Burnard Thomas of Auburn, right, has been selected by Troy University as a member of “The 87,” formerly Who’s Who, which recognizes juniors, seniors and graduate students who have excelled in campus leadership and in their academic area. Selection is based on academic standing, community service, leadership ability and potential for continued success. Thomas is pictured with Troy Chancellor Dr. Jack Hawkins Jr. PHOTO CONTRIBUTED TO THE OBSERVER
Carpenter named District VII Distinguished Principal
David Carpenter, principal of Jeter Primary School, recently received the District VII Distinguished Principal Award at the AAESA Conference in Perdido Beach.
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Education Briefs
ATLANTA — Kyrylo Kobzyev of Auburn recently earned a Master of Science degree in analytics from the Georgia Institute of Technology.
TROY — Troy University has announced its Provost’s List for Term 1 of the 2024-2025 academic year. Full-time undergraduates who are registered for 12 semester hours and who have a grade point average of at least 3.65 qualified for the Provost’s List, including the following local students: Jordon Gunn and MacKinley Simpson of Auburn, Christopher Van Noy of Opelika and Caden Kent of Smiths Station.
SILVER SPRING, Maryland — The National Council for the Social Studies (NCSS) announced its award-winning social studies educators and researchers for 2024, including Dr. Paul Fitchett from Auburn University, who received the Exemplary Research in Social Studies Award as co-author of “How and Why Teachers Taught About the 2020 U.S. Election: An Analysis of Survey Responses from 12 States.”
NASHVILLE — Local students currently attending Belmont University performed in the beloved annual concert tradition, “Christmas at Belmont: Live from Nashville.” The 90-minute performance featured more than 600 student musicians and vocalists, including Matthew Oliver of Opelika and William Wirth of Auburn.
