Santa Rosa County residents who graduated or received other educational honors are listed below.
Thornton receives Omicron Delta Kappa scholarship
LEXINGTON, Virginia — Nicole Thornton, a native of Navarre, received a $1,000 scholarship from Omicron Delta Kappa (ODK) to attend graduate school at Nova Southeastern University, Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Allopathic Medicine.
Thornton graduated from the University of Miami (UM) in 2019 with a Bachelor of Science in biomedical engineering. She served as the vice president of the UM Circle, where she arranged the induction of two classes of new members.
Thornton enjoyed spreading the ideals of Omicron Delta Kappa to new members and seeing their pride upon tapping. She also participated in a variety of other campus activities. Thornton worked as a resident assistant and peer tutor, served as the College of Engineering Senator, and participated in microbiology research.
Thornton is currently enrolled in medical school at Nova Southeastern University's Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Allopathic Medicine. She is president of the Pediatric Interest Group, works on medical education projects, and serves on the executive board of the Student National Medical Association.
Thornton is interested in preventative medicine and the connection between engineering and healthcare. She plans to go into pediatrics after graduation and would like to help chronically ill children.
Omicron Delta Kappa Society, the National Leadership Honor Society, was founded in Lexington, Virginia, on December 3, 1914. A group of 15 students and faculty members established the society to recognize and encourage leadership at the collegiate level.
Troy University announces Provost's List for Term 1
TROY, Alabama — Troy University is pleased to announce students who have been named to the Provost's List for Term 1 of the 2021-2022 academic year.
Full-time undergraduate students who are registered for 12 semester hours and who have a grade point average of at least 3.65 qualify for the Provost's List. Term 1 includes students at Troy's campuses in Dothan, Phenix City and Montgomery, Alabama, along with teaching sites outside of Alabama and online.
Local students named to the Provost's List are:
- Valerie Brockman of Navarre.
- Ashton Harris of Pace.
- Hallie Hill of Gulf Breeze.
This article originally appeared on Santa Rosa Press Gazette: Santa Rosa County education briefs