The following students from Polk County graduated from the University of North Carolina Asheville in May:

Columbus

• Malina Lani Robertson Navarez — Bachelor of Science in chemistry, community engaged scholar, university research scholar, university scholar

Saluda

• Nelson St. George Leonard — Bachelor of Science in management

• Elijah Jimson Nonamaker — Bachelor of Science in engineering (joint with North Carolina State University), concentration in mechatronics

Tryon

• William Andrew Lee – Bachelor of Science in accounting, minor in management

-Submitted by Steve Plever