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Education Briefs | May 26, 2026

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 BOE recognizes student achievement

BY KADIE TAYLORTHE OBSERVER AUBURN — At the May 12 Auburn School Board meeting, students and employees were recognized for their achievements.Carnell Jackson was recognized as the 2026 7A Boys Discus State Champion, throwing 180 feet and 10 inches.“We bring him to the...

Jefferson’s names OCS Pre-K educator as “Teacher of the Year” Winner

CONTRIBUTED TO THE OBSERVER OPELIKA — Jefferson’s of Opelika is pleased to announce that Patricia Pugh has been named Jefferson’s 2026 Opelika Teacher of the Year. Pugh teaches pre-K at Opelika City Schools, and has been teaching for 13 years. She has taught in...

EAH presents $125K in scholarships to local high school students

CONTRIBUTED BY EAH OPELIKA — During a ceremony held April 30, East Alabama Health presented five local students with $25,000 scholarships to pursue their healthcare education goals.The scholarship recipients all participated in East Alabama Health’s “Earn and Learn”...
Education Briefs | April 1, 2026

Education Briefs | April 1, 2026

ATLANTA, Georgia — The following students have earned the distinction of Dean’s List at the Georgia Institute of Technology for Fall 2025. Benet...

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