West named to Palmer College dean’s list

Coshocton native earns academic honors for the 2025 summer trimester at Palmer College of Chiropractic in Port Orange, Florida.

Published December 8, 2025 - 5:00 a.m.

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Jordan West of Coshocton was named to the 2025 summer trimester dean's list at Palmer College of Chiropractic's campus in Port Orange, Florida.

Palmer College of Chiropractic, the first and largest college in the chiropractic profession, has campuses in Davenport, Iowa and Port Orange, Florida.

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