Brittney Willis Named to Troy University Chancellor’s List
Hardeman County resident Brittney Willis has already achieved two academic accomplishments, earning associate’s degrees in nursing and ASL, and she was recently recognized for being named to the Chancellor’s List at Troy University for Term 1 of the 2024-2025 academic school year. The Chancellor’s List honors full-time undergraduate students who are registered for 12 semester hours and who have a grade point average of 4.0.
Ms. Willis is attending Troy University through its online program as she pursues a Bachelors in ASL Interpreting. The online academic option has allowed Ms. Willis more flexibility in managing her life as a mom and fulltime college student.
“Being located in rural West Tennessee, I can achieve any of my educational goals online. By spending less time in transit to a university, I can spend more time doing other things I am passionate about such as spending time with my child, supporting our community, and giving attention to my personal health,” said Ms. Willis, a 2006 graduate of Fayette Academy. “Troy University was the most economical choice I could find for a fully online and asynchronous program within the major I was seeking.”
Troy University is a public, historic, international university with 22,500 students and 154,000 alumni. Students choose Troy for its quality academic programs, reasonable costs and availability of financial aid, outstanding faculty, and flexible in-class and online class offerings.
The shorter terms, although more condensed, have helped Ms. Willis complete her goal at a faster pace as she works toward her bachelor’s degree and desires to eventually earn licenses in her field.
“This online program works on a term schedule as opposed to semesters. Each term is around nine weeks in duration making it a bit more condensed as it fits a full 16-week semester’s work into nine,” said Ms. Willis. “If you want to seek a degree, making sure you are aware of this both for time management and financial reasons would be smart. Much thanks is due to the Educational Interpreter Development Program facilitated by Bridges for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing for making this goal achievable through professional development, financial support, and mentorship.”
Ms. Willis, who is expected to graduate in May 2026, already has career plans in mind.
“A bachelor’s degree is a current requirement for two certifications/licenses that I would like to acquire post-graduation,” said Ms. Willis. “I hope to join a Video Relay Service (VRS) where I can work from home. My role would be to interpret between American Sign Language and English for Deaf individuals throughout the United States.”
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