University of South Alabama and University of Mobile graduates received degrees Saturday.
) - Saturday was a special day for some students at several local universities as commencement ceremonies took place.
More than 2,000 University of South Alabama graduates received their degrees. President Jo Bonner recognized the students’ accomplishments as they begin a new chapter in their lives. Students from USA’s College of Engineering, School of Computing, College of Nursing, College of Medicine, College of Allied Health Professions, College of Arts and Sciences, College of Education and Professional Studies, and the Mitchell College of Business participated in the ceremonies.
At the University of Mobile, more than 300 graduates participated in graduation ceremonies. Dr. Lonnie Burnett delivered the commencement address before his retirement as president. The 2024 class also included the first 12 graduates of the university’s new Doctor of Nurse Anesthesia Practice program.The Rams awarded the Doctor of Humane Letters to current Houston Astros Manager Joe Espada. Espada attended UM in the mid-1990s and played as a middle infielder. He was a three-time GCAC First-Team All-Conference selection and two-time GCAC Player of the Year.Espada was inducted into the UM Hall of Fame last month.
United Kingdom Latest News, United Kingdom Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
University of Michigan grad says anti-Israel disruption at commencement was 'my biggest fear' for monthsThe event at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor turned chaotic when a group of protesters displayed Palestinian flags and chanted antisemitic slogans on Saturday.
Read more »
University of Michigan commencement interrupted by Pro-Palestine protestersProtesters chanted anti-war messages and waved Palestinian flags during the University of Michigan’s commencement, as student demonstrations against the Israel-Hamas war collided with the annual pomp-and-circumstance of graduation ceremonies.
Read more »
Pro-Palestinian protesters who interrupted University of Michigan commencement met with boos, “USA” chantsPro-Palestinian protesters who disrupted the University of Michigan's commencement were met with a frosty reception.
Read more »
Pro-Palestinian Protesters Interrupt Commencement Ceremony at University of MichiganSource of breaking news and analysis, insightful commentary and original reporting, curated and written specifically for the new generation of independent and conservative thinkers.
Read more »
Protester arrested outside University of Utah commencement ceremoniesAt least one person was arrested at the University of Utah campus from a small group of a few dozen protesters gathered while graduation ceremonies were about to start.
Read more »
University of Utah graduates uneasy about commencement after campus pro-Palestine protestsGraduating seniors at the University of Utah are worried about commencement cancellations due to pro-Palestine protesting that happened on campus.Cancellations
Read more »