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LOCAL COLLEGE NEWS
AUSTIN — Jackson Beettner, of Columbus, graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology and Health from The University of Texas at Austin in spring 2025.
Beettner was one of nearly 9,500 students who received an undergraduate, master’s or doctoral degree.
UT Austin celebrated its 142nd graduating class during Commencement ceremonies on May 10. Taylor Sheridan, the creative force behind television blockbusters such as “Yellowstone” and “Landman,” was the featured Commencement speaker.
Columbus’ Pitchford named to Dean’s List at Jax State for Spring 2025
JACKSONVILLE, AL — Colton Wayne Pitchford of Columbus, has been named to the Dean’s List at Jacksonville State University for their outstanding academic performance over the Spring 2025 semester. To be named to the Dean’s List, students must earn a 3.5-3.99 GPA for the semester while completing at least 12 GPA hours of course credit.
Founded in 1883 as a state teachers’ col lege, Jacksonville State University has grown from humble beginnings into the Alabama regional university with the highest percentage of accredited programs. Located in the Appalachian foothills midway between Birmingham and Atlanta, Jax State offers more than 150 courses of study, including over 40 online programs, at the undergraduate and graduate levels. To learn more, visit www.jsu. edu, call 1-800-231-JAX1, or e-mail [email protected].
Weimar’s Duty recognized during Central College Scholarship dinner
PELLA, IA — Cole Duty of Weimar received the Journey Scholarship Fund and Reformed Church in Plano Endowed Scholarship for the 2024-25 academic year from Central College for a high commitment to academic achievement. Duty is a member of the Class of 2028 at Central in Pella, Iowa.
Central College of Pella, Iowa, is a private college known for its active student body, academic rigor and athletics success. Our students learn collaboratively with supportive educators who share a commitment to intellectual engagement, personal growth, career readiness and civic involvement. Founded in 1853 and shaped by its Christian heritage, the college of 1,100 students participates in NCAA Division III athletics and is a member of the American Rivers Conference. Central is an active part of the Greater Des Moines region and just minutes from Lake Red Rock, Iowa’s largest lake.
