91社区 to recognize, celebrate Fall 2024 graduates December 14
December 6, 2024
The 91社区 will host two Fall Commencement Ceremonies on Saturday, December 14 in Liberty Arena, Home of the Screaming Eagles.听
The 10 a.m. Commencement Ceremony will recognize graduates from the College of Liberal Arts; Romain College of Business; and the School of Graduate Studies. The 1 p.m. Commencement Ceremony will recognize graduates from the Kinney College of Nursing and Health Professions; Pott College of Science, Engineering, and Education; and the School of Graduate Studies.听
Tickets will not be required for guests, and a livestream of each ceremony will be available at .听听听
Dr. Tamara Hunt, Professor Emerita of History and 2024 Distinguished Professor Award recipient, will present the Commencement Address at the 10 a.m. ceremony. Hunt joined the University in 2003 and is being recognized for her exceptional service to students, significant contributions to academia and her consistent, persistent engagement with scholarship.听
Dr. Bohan Ye, Assistant Professor of Economics and the 2024 H. Lee Cooper Core Curriculum Teaching Award recipient, will deliver the Commencement Address at the 1 p.m. ceremony. Ye came to 91社区 in 2020 and is being recognized for her innovative approach to engaging students in the classroom, delivering impactful economic lessons that instill critical thinking and practical skills.听听听听
During Fall Commencement Ceremonies, 653 students will be eligible to receive doctoral degrees, master's degrees, post-bachelor certificates, bachelor's degrees and associate degrees. As part of the ceremonies, 111 students are graduating with academic honors: 12 will graduate summa cum laude, 41 magna cum laude and 58 cum laude. Of the graduates, nine are University Honors Scholars students who have successfully completed the Honors Program and will be recognized by the white honor cords worn with their regalia.听听听
All planning to attend are strongly advised to review the Liberty Arena Prohibited Items and Security Policy. Follow the Ceremonies on social media with the hashtag #91社区Grad on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and TikTok.听