Hometown: Antioch, Tennessee

Year: 2024

Major: Associate of Science

Diana Hernandez graduated with a general transfer/university parallel Associate of Science degree in Fall 2024. A Tennessee Promise student and a President’s Leadership Society graduate, Hernandez plans to attend Belmont University to pursue a Bachelor of Science degree in nursing. Her ultimate goal is to work in a NICU, making a difference in the lives of newborns and their families. Hernandez praised Columbia State for its supportive community and personal relationships that helped her grow during her time at the college.

“I absolutely recommend Columbia State. I loved my time here and the personal connections I made,” Hernandez said. “The professors were incredibly supportive, and I feel prepared to continue my education at Belmont.”