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Three Area Students Graduate from Union University

Three students from Hardeman County, Tennessee graduated from Union University on Saturday, December 13, 2025, in a ceremony, which was held at West Jackson Baptist Church. Lashon Joy-Conner, Jenna Sammons, and Anna Claire Todd were three of 203 students who participated in the fall commencement services of the 201st graduating class of Union University.

Lashon Joy-Conner of Whiteville received a Post Graduate Certificate Psychiatric Mental Health NP. Jenna Sammons of Bolivar received a Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science, and Anna Claire Todd of Bolivar received a Bachelor of Science in Nursing Accelerated.

Located in Jackson, Tennessee, Union University is a liberal arts-based university affiliated with the Tennessee Baptist Convention. Founded in 1823, Union is the oldest institution relating to the Southern Baptist Convention.


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