Cary Honored as University Scholar
From the Jun 16, 2026 e-Edition
MARTIN (June 11) — UT Martin students were honored May 1 for completing the University Scholars Program, a four-year honors program that offers an enhanced curriculum as well as community-engagement, leadership and travel-study opportunities.
A medaling ceremony was held with faculty members, family and friends gathered in the Holland McCombs Center.
Carter Cary, of Huntingdon, was among those recognized at the ceremony. Cary was also awarded his Bachelor of Science during UT Martin’s spring commencement ceremony May 2 at the Kathleen and Tom Elam Center.
Other honorees include Nathan Link, of Oakland; Elizabeth Lattus, of Union City; Zachary Wager, of Columbus, Ind.; Mackenzie Stockton, of Sparta; Joan West, of Joelton; Karlie Seltzer, of Clifton; Ella Willis, of Middleton; Riley McClain, of Reagan; Anna Bruce, of Martin; Anthony Lain, of Pegram; Jackson Morrison, of Bartlett; and Tyler Looney, of Munford.
To learn more about the UT Martin’s University Scholars Program, visit https://www.utm.edu/academics/honors-programs/university-scholars/ or call (731) 881-7436.
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