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Fann named to Dean's List

Chloe K Fann of Woodbury was named to the Dean's List at the University of Memphis for the spring 2016 semester.
The Dean's List is composed of students who have earned 12 or more hours in either the fall or spring semester with a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 3.5 on a 4.0 scale for that semester.


The University of Memphis is a learner-centered metropolitan research university providing high quality educational experiences while pursuing new knowledge through research, artistic expression, and interdisciplinary and engaged scholarship.

Moss honored at Freed Hardeman

Freed Hardeman University has released the names of students who made the President's List for Spring 2016. A Cannon County Student was recognized.
To be on the President's List, a student must be full-time and have a 4.0 grade point average. Lauren Moss, a senior child and family studies major from Readyville, achieved this distinction.


Freed-Hardeman University, with locations in Henderson, Memphis and Dickson, provides an exceptional education from a distinctly Christian perspective. It offers five baccalaureate degrees in 48 undergraduate majors and 61 programs of study. FHU also offers master's, specialist's and doctoral degrees. For almost 150 years, the university has combined character and career education to produce graduates prepared to lead in the marketplace, the church and community.

398 named to Union University Dean's List

Brandon Harper of Woodbury is among the 398 students have been named to the Union University Dean's List for the spring 2016 semester.

The Dean's List includes full-time students who achieve a 3.5 grade point average on a four-point scale.

Founded in 1823 and affiliated with the Tennessee Baptist Convention, Union University is characterized by quality Christ-centered teaching and learning. Union offers liberal arts training in more than 100 majors and programs of study along with professional programs in business, education and nursing.

About 4,000 students are currently enrolled.