Athens Technical College (published June 23) 

The following residents of Newton County received associate of applied science degrees from Athens Technical College: Ashley Nichole Cannon, Mansfield, Surgical Technology; Tessa Noel Cook, Covington, Paralegal Studies; and Brandon Joseph Thompson, Oxford, Criminal Justice Technology.
Monica Ann Sanford of Covington received an associate degree in Nursing.
The following Newton County residents graduated from diploma programs of study: Ashley Nicole Cannon, Mansfield ; Surgical Technology; Nicholas Chambers, Covington, Automotive Collision Repair with a Paint and Refinishing Specialization, Honor Graduate; Mitchell Moon, Covington, Automotive Collision Repair with Collision Repair and Paint and Refinishing Specializations; Tiffany M. Morrow, Oxford, Medical Assisting; Michelena Riemersma, Covington, Practical Nursing; and Seng Xiong, Oxford, Cosmetology, Dean's Scholar.

Emory University (published June 23)

The following received a degree from Emory University in Atlanta, Ga., at its 165th commencement ceremony on May 10, 2010.
Richelle Gosman of Covington, daughter of Michael David Gosman and Peggy Sue Gosman, received a Bachelor of Arts from Emory College of Emory University.
Maura Klein of Social Circle, daughter of Kevin Michael Klein and Floris Herbert Klein, received a Bachelor of Arts from Emory College of Emory University.
Lauren Crowley of Oxford, daughter of Guy Crowley and Beth Crowley, received a Bachelor of Arts from Emory College of Emory University.
Shirley Serrano of Covington, daughter of Mario Eugenio Pujals and Alvis Auristela Pujals, received a Bachelor of Arts from Emory College of Emory University.
James Knight of Covington, son of Michael Knight and Theresa Knight, received a Bachelor of Science from Emory College of Emory University.
Kaleigh Stephens of Covington, daughter of Loreen Evans Stephens, received a Associate in Arts from Oxford College of Emory University.
Ashley Williams of Covington, daughter of Michelle Williams of Conyers, received a Associate in Arts from Oxford College of Emory University.
Pratik Thaker of Covington, son of Hemant Gajanan Thaker and Sonal Hemant Thaker, received a Bachelor of Science from Emory College of Emory University.
Debra Jordan of Covington, received a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing of Emory University.
Brittany Mayo of Covington, daughter of Timothy Lane Mayo and Tammie Renea Mayo, received a Associate in Arts from Oxford College of Emory University.
Sarah Henderson of Covington, daughter of Dr. Stephen William Henderson and Kathryn Langmyer Henderson, received a Associate in Arts from Oxford College of Emory University.
Keith Cannizzaro of Covington, received a Master of Business Administration from the Goizueta Business School of Emory University.

Mercer University

Hailey Nicole Hembree of Covington earned a Bachelor of Science cum laude from Mercer University's College of Liberal Arts on May 15 during the commencement for the University's Macon campus.

Savannah college of Art and Design

Local students graduating from the Savannah College of Art and Design are Thomas Ross Hunt of Covington, Bachelor of Fine Arts in animation; Virginia Etta Rolling of Covington, Master of Arts in fibers; Andrew Blake Harper of Covington, Bachelor of Fine Arts in graphic design; and Jeri Lynn Nunley of Covington, Bachelor of Arts in visual communication.

Rhodes State College

Rhodes state College in Lima, Ohio, announces that Tonya R. Townsend of Covington graduated with a degree in Early childhood Education.

Excelisor College

Wendy Marie Stage Pazdur, of Mansfield, has earned a Bachelor of Science from Excelsior College, Albany, N.Y.