DEMOREST, Georgia — On Friday, May 8, Piedmont University conferred undergraduate degrees to 202 students, including 79 first-generation students, and 105 graduate students, including masters, EdS, and doctorate degrees.
Among the graduates was Katherine Prowell of Auburn, who graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics & Neuroscience.

MANCHESTER, New Hampshire — It is with great pleasure that Southern New Hampshire University (SNHU) congratulates the following students on being named to the Spring 2026 Dean’s List. The spring terms run from January to May.

  • Sharnece Lawrence of Phenix City
  • Markia Felton of Auburn
  • Christina Whittlesey of Opelika
  • Kemiah Harris of Opelika

MANCHESTER, New Hampshire — It is with great pleasure that Southern New Hampshire University (SNHU) congratulates the following students on being named to the Spring 2026 President’s List. The spring terms run from January to May.

  • Jasmine Carter of Phenix City
  • Frank Conway of Phenix City
  • Shane’ Jackson of Phenix City
  • Mikaela Knapp of Auburn
  • William Bennett of Auburn
  • Karleshia Graves of Opelika
  • Shakejah Ford of Opelika
  • Michael Martinez of Opelika
  • Jose Luna of Opelika
  • Ernest Johnson of Opelika
  • Jennifer Cotton of Opelika

TUSCALOOSA, Alabama — At an award ceremony on April 23, The University of Alabama recognized the top presentations from the 2026 Undergraduate Research and Creative Activity Conference. The conference, held April 14-15 in the Bryant Conference Center, showcased student research and creativity in 11 categories.

  • Liviy Tole of Auburn for Childhood Trauma and Neurovascular Stress Reactivity in Young Women in Social Sciences/Education/Human Development
    ROME, Georgia — The Dean’s List honors students who posted an academic average of 3.5 or better on a 4.0 scale while carrying a class load of at least 12 hours during the semester.
  • Laura Davidson of Auburn
  • Lauren Ellard of Auburn
  • Mary Hall of Auburn

BATON ROUGE, Louisiana — Lee Leborah of Opelika, was recently elected to membership into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, the nation’s oldest and most selective all-discipline collegiate honor society, at Auburn University at Montgomery.

AMERICUS, Georgia — Cooper Watson, a resident of Auburn, made the Spring 2026 President’s List at Georgia Southwestern State University and was among 849 students recognized for scholastic achievement

DEMOREST, Georgia — Katherine Prowell of Auburn, is among Piedmont University students who earned a GPA of 3.50-3.99 to qualify for the Dean’s List for the Spring 2026 semester.

DEMOREST, Georgia — Katherine Prowell of Auburn, is among Piedmont University students who earned a GPA of 3.50-3.99 to qualify for the Dean’s List for the Spring 2026 semester.

TROY, Alabama — Abigail Bonds of LaFayette, Alabama, has been named to the Provost’s List at Troy University for Term 3 of the 2025-2026 academic year.

TROY, Alabama — Jaxon Earl of Fafayette, Alabama, has been named to the Chancellor’s List at Troy University for Term 3 of the 2025-2026 academic year.

MARION, Alabama — Marion Military Institute (MMI) congratulates Harienishka Hernandez-Negron of Auburn, for earning an Associate’s Degree on May 8. A graduate of Auburn High School, Hernandez-Negron was one of 85 cadets participating in the college’s Commencement Ceremony.