Some of MTSU’s finest students celebrated their summer 2018 graduation and discussed their futures with President Sidney A. McPhee during a photo session shortly before commencement in the Cope Administration Building. The students graduated with honors Aug. 11, 2018, after years of dedicated study to earn the highest grade-point averages in their class: cum laude, which denotes a 3.5-3.74 GPA; magna cum laude, 3.75-3.89 GPA; and summa cum laude, 3.9-4.0 GPA.

Williamson County Honor Graduate – Summer 2018

President McPhee, left, joins Brentwood, Tenn., resident Morgan Lee Richardson Fisher, who graduated with highest honors Aug. 11 during the university’s summer 2018 commencement ceremony, to discuss her future plans. Fisher, a summa cum laude graduate — with a perfect 4.0 GPA — who received a Bachelor of Science degree with a double major in biology and psychology, is an alumna of Ravenwood High School. Her family includes her husband, Chris Fisher; mother, Kristen Richardson; and father, Jeff Richardson, all of Brentwood. (MTSU photo by Andy Heidt, MTSU Creative and Visual Services)

You can see full news coverage of MTSU’s summer 2018 commencement, including photos and videos, here.

Spring 2018 Honor Graduates

Some of MTSU’s finest students celebrated their spring 2018 graduation and discussed their futures with President Sidney A. McPhee during a photo session earlier this month in the Cope Administration Building. The students graduated with honors May 6, 2018, after years of dedicated study to earn the highest grade-point averages in their class: cum laude, which denotes a 3.5-3.74 GPA; magna cum laude, 3.75-3.89 GPA; and summa cum laude, 3.9-4.0 GPA.

(Spring 2018 honor graduate photos by Andy Heidt, MTSU Creative and Visual Services)

Coffee County Honor Graduate – Spring 2018

President McPhee, seated at left, joins Manchester, Tennessee, resident Michael Chase McCullough, who graduated with high honors during the university’s spring 2018 commencement ceremonies, to discuss his plans. McCullough, a magna cum laude graduate who received a Bachelor of Science in Liberal Studies, is an alumnus of Coffee County Central High School. He’s the son of Shelia L. McCullough of Manchester.

Davidson County Honor Graduates – Spring 2018

Nashville resident Tranae’ Chatman, right, who graduated with honors during the university’s spring 2018 commencement ceremonies, sits with President McPhee to discuss her plans. Chatman, a cum laude graduate who received a Bachelor of Arts degree in history with a minor in psychology, is an alumna of Hume-Fogg Academic Magnet High School. She’s the daughter of Danielle Gaines of Nashville and Troy Chatman of Springfield, Tennessee.

President McPhee, left, talks with Nashville resident Malissa Gwaltney, who graduated with honors during the university’s spring 2018 commencement ceremonies, about her plans. Gwaltney, a cum laude graduate and native of New Harmony, Indiana, who received a Bachelor of Science degree in special education, is an alumna of Mater Dei High School in Santa Ana, California. She’s the daughter of Gwen and Chris Gwaltney of Nashville.

Nashville resident Kyeisha Jones, right, who graduated with honors during the university’s spring 2018 commencement ceremonies, talks with President McPhee about her plans. Jones, a cum laude graduate who received a Bachelor of Science degree in criminal justice administration and minored in paralegal studies, is an alumna of East Nashville Magnet High School. She’s the daughter of Tonja Jones and Ronnie Wallace, both of Nashville.

Rutherford County Honor Graduates – Spring 2018

President McPhee, left, joins Murfreesboro resident Bianka Gavidia, who graduated with high honors during the university’s spring 2018 commencement ceremonies, to discuss her plans. Gavidia, a magna cum laude graduate who received a Bachelor of Business Administration degree in computer information systems with a minor in business administration, is an alumna of La Vergne High School. Her family includes her parents, Nina Hurd of La Vergne, Tennessee, and Nelson Gavidia of Murfreesboro; and her sister, Brithany Gavidia, and brother, Matteo Gavidia, both of Murfreesboro.

Murfreesboro resident Martha Lopez, right, who graduated with high honors during the university’s spring 2018 commencement ceremonies, talks with President McPhee about her plans. Lopez is a magna cum laude graduate who received a Bachelor of Science degree in sociology with minors in Spanish and psychology. Her family includes her husband, Israel Flores; sons, Jonathan Flores and Jesse Loveless; and daughters, Kaylee Flores, Jaimie Flores and Lylah Garcia-Lopez, all of Murfreesboro.

President McPhee, left, joins Murfreesboro resident Conner Moss, who graduated with highest honors during the university’s spring 2018 commencement ceremonies, to discuss his plans. Moss, a summa cum laude graduate who received a Bachelor of Science degree in biology with a minor in chemistry, is an alumnus of Siegel High School. His family includes his parents, Kellie and Steve Moss, and his brothers, Tanner Moss, Cooper Moss and Tucker Moss, all of Murfreesboro.

Williamson County Honor Graduate – Spring 2018

Brentwood, Tennessee, resident Savannah Fiedor, right, who graduated with honors during the university’s spring 2018 commencement ceremonies, talks with President McPhee about her plans. Fiedor, a cum laude graduate who received a Bachelor of Business Administration degree with a minor in economics and finance, is an alumna of Ravenwood High School. Her family includes her parents, Wendy and Eric Fiedor of Brentwood, and her grandparents, Florene and Greg Fiedor of Carrollton, Alabama, and Larkin and Pat Wade of Auburn, Alabama.

You can see full news coverage of MTSU’s spring 2018 commencement, including photos and videos, here.

Fall 2017 Honor Graduates

Some of MTSU’s finest students celebrated their fall 2017 graduation and discussed their futures with University Provost Mark Byrnes during a photo session earlier this month in the Cope Administration Building. The students graduated with honors Dec. 16, 2017, after years of dedicated study to earn the highest grade-point averages in their class: cum laude, which denotes a 3.5-3.74 GPA; magna cum laude, 3.75-3.89 GPA; and summa cum laude, 3.9-4.0 GPA.

(Fall 2017 honor graduate photos by Andy Heidt, MTSU Creative and Visual Services)

Bedford County Honor Graduate – Fall 2017

Provost Byrnes, left, joins Shelbyville, Tennessee, resident Fernando Valenzuela, who graduated with honors during the university’s fall 2017 commencement ceremonies, to discuss his plans. Valenzuela, a cum laude graduate who received a Bachelor of Science in Mechatronics Engineering, is an alumnus of Shelbyville Central High School.

Coffee County Honor Graduate – Fall 2017

Tullahoma, Tennessee, resident Ryan Matthew Traversa, right, who graduated with high honors during the university’s fall 2017 commencement ceremonies, jokes with Provost Byrnes while discussing his plans. Traversa, a magna cum laude graduate who received a Bachelor of Business Administration degree in aviation management, is an alumnus of Tullahoma High School. He’s the son of Jancy and Douglas Traversa; his family also includes his wife, Natalie Traversa, and daughter, Alexa Traversa, all of Tullahoma.

Sumner County Honor Graduate – Fall 2017

Provost Byrnes, left, joins Castalian Springs, Tennessee, resident Carrie Jones, who graduated with high honors during the university’s fall 2017 commencement ceremonies, to discuss her plans. Jones, a magna cum laude graduate who received a Bachelor of Science degree in social work, is an alumna of White County High School and the daughter of Charles B. and Jean Bryant of Sparta, Tennessee. Her family also includes her husband, Brett Jones of Castalian Springs; sons Spencer Jones of Castalian Springs, Karyll Smith of Seattle, Washington, and Zachery Smith of Stockton, California; brother Curt Bryant, sister-in-law Angela Bryant and niece Cassie Bryant, all of Castalian Springs; brother Danny Bryant, sister-in-law Pam Bryant and niece Jeana Bryant, all of Sparta; and mother- and father-in-law, Ginger and Kelly Simpson, of Baxter, Tennessee.

Wilson County Honor Graduates – Fall 2017

Lebanon, Tennessee, resident Charles Worth Bridgers IV, right, who graduated with highest honors during the university’s fall 2017 commencement ceremonies, discusses his plans with Provost Byrnes. Bridgers, a summa cum laude graduate who received a Bachelor of Science degree in audio production with a minor in African-American studies, is an alumnus of Hume-Fogg Academic High School. His family includes his wife, Shauna Bridgers, and daughter, Londen Bridgers, of Lebanon; sister, Kimberly Creech of Lucama, North Carolina; his parents, Charles and Gloria Bridgers, and mother- and father-in-law, Ron and Evelyn Haskin, all of Lebanon.

Provost Byrnes, left, joins Mt. Juliet, Tennessee, resident Holly Nicole Randolph, who graduated with highest honors during the university’s fall 2017 commencement ceremonies, to discuss her plans. Randolph, a summa cum laude graduate who received a Bachelor of Science degree in social work, is an alumna of Wilson Central High School. Her family includes her husband, Brandon Randolph, of Mt. Juliet; her mother and stepfather, Debbie and Lyndon Grisham, both of Mt. Juliet; and her father, David Akin, of Franklin, Kentucky.

Mt. Juliet, Tennessee, resident Je Suis’ Andrew Scott, right, who graduated with high honors during the university’s fall 2017 commencement ceremonies, talks about his plans with Provost Byrnes. Scott, a magna cum laude graduate who received a Bachelor of Science degree in aerospace, is an alumnus of Mt. Juliet Christian Academy. He is the son of Morgan and Mary Scott of Mt. Juliet.

You can see full news coverage of MTSU’s fall 2017 commencement, including photos and videos, here.