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Several local students from White Bluff and surrounding areas have achieved academic honors from the University of Mississippi and Mississippi State University. Notable achievements include placements on the Chancellor’s Honor Roll and Dean’s List, reflecting the dedication of these students to their education. Among the honorees are students majoring in diverse fields such as Multi-Disciplinary Studies, Arabic, and Allied Health Studies. These accomplishments highlight the commitment of local students to academic success across various institutions.
White Bluff, TN – The University of Mississippi has announced that several local students have made it to the esteemed Spring 2025 Honor Roll lists, showcasing their academic excellence. Students honored on the Chancellor’s Honor Roll must achieve a semester GPA ranging from 3.75 to 4.00. Among those celebrated, James Davis, from White Bluff, majoring in Multi-Disciplinary Studies, and Tate Bell, from Bon Aqua, majoring in Arabic, were both named to the Chancellor’s Honor Roll.
Additionally, multiple local students from Dickson have gained recognition, including Kiersten Rickard, who is pursuing a Pharm.D. in the Pharm. Prct. Track, Madison Cole in Integrated Marketing Communications, and Hannah Wallace in Allied Health Studies. Kali Davidson, also from Dickson, was acknowledged for her work in Law Studies, while Harper Holley from Charlotte earned a place on the same list as her peers for Multi-Disciplinary Studies. For inclusion on the Chancellor’s Honor Roll, students are required to complete at least 12 graded hours in the semester and maintain good academic standing, with no records of academic probation.
In addition, Cameron Tankersley from Dickson achieved a spot on the Dean’s Honor Roll, which recognizes students with GPAs between 3.50 and 3.74.
Rounding out the academic achievements in the area, approximately 3,500 students graduated from Mississippi State University in May 2025, with several local students among the honorees. Nolan Arnold from Burns was awarded a Bachelor of Science Summa Cum Laude from MSU’s College of Arts and Sciences. Reflecting continued high performance, Rebecca Brewer from Dickson also graduated with honors, attaining a Bachelor of Science Summa Cum Laude from MSU’s College of Agriculture and Life Sciences. Another notable graduate from Dickson, Edmond Walker, finished with a Bachelor of Science Cum Laude from MSU’s College of Arts and Sciences.
Robert Gates from Dickson made the Mississippi State University Spring 2025 Dean’s List, reserved for students who achieved a GPA between 3.5 and 3.79, contingent on no incompletes or grades lower than a C. Additionally, Rebecca Brewer, Sophie Perrigin, Nolan Arnold, and Noah Christensen from White Bluff were placed on the prestigious President’s List at MSU for achieving GPAs of 3.80 or better.
Meanwhile, Brennen Redding from Dickson received recognition on Mount Mercy University’s Spring 2025 Dean’s List, with a commendable GPA of 3.60 or better. Furthermore, Jenna Street from White Bluff earned a spot on the President’s List at Freed-Hardeman University for achieving a perfect 4.0 GPA.
In a noteworthy accomplishment, Nolan Arnold was recognized as a Stephen D. Lee Scholar at Mississippi State University, signifying his cumulative GPA of 4.0 throughout his college career. Adding to the local academic successes, Sean R. Regan from Burns made the Dean’s List at Saint Michael’s College, achieving a GPA of at least 3.5.
These acknowledgments reflect the hard work and dedication of local students and highlight their commitment to academic excellence in higher education institutions.
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Additional Resources
- Ole Miss SEC Spring Academic Honor Roll
- Vicksburg Post: Ole Miss Spring 2025 Chancellor’s Honor Roll
- Valdosta Today: Ole Miss Spring 2025 Honor Roll
- Encyclopedia Britannica
- Google Search: Ole Miss Honor Roll
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