More than 120 students received undergraduate and graduate diplomas from Lee University during the 197th commencement exercises on August 1, 2026.

The following local students earned degrees:

Jamie Lynn Andrews, of Chattanooga (37421), Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, Counseling

Herbert Carlton Blackburn III, of Chattanooga (37415), Master of Arts in Teaching, English

Rauelle Jhanae Bonner, of Chattanooga (37404), Master of Arts in Teaching, Middle Grades Education

Xian Cole Campbell, of Chattanooga (37415), Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry Cum Laude

Sarah Grace Copeland, of Chattanooga (37405), Master of Science in School Counseling

John Daniel Farmer, of Chattanooga (37421), Bachelor of Science in Business Administration

Brandon Julian Johnson, of Chattanooga (37411), Master of Arts in Teaching in Business

William Brian Lazenby, of Chattanooga (37406), Master of Arts in Teaching, Special Education

Chausie Cherie Neal, of Chattanooga (37421), Master of Arts in Teaching in History

Alia Parker, of Chattanooga (37415), Doctor of Nursing Practice in Nursing

Mary-Nell Renee Rocheleau, of Chattanooga (37421), Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction

Ethan Zachary Tibbetts, of Chattanooga (37421), Bachelor of Science in Mathematics Education Summa Cum Laude