A-State sees record number of Summer Grads

A-State sees record number of Summer Grads

949 receive diplomas

news@astate.edu JONESBORO — A record number of graduates were awarded diplomas during Arkansas State University’s summer commencement ceremony Friday evening at the Convocation Center.

Acting chancellor and provost Dr. Lynita Cooksey conferred degrees upon 949 graduating seniors, the largest number in a summer graduation in A-State history.

“Commencement is always a time of excitement at Arkansas State as it celebrates a milestone of the accomplishments in the lives of our graduates,” stated Cooksey. “Many are first in their family to earn a college degree. You may have overcome obstacles, juggled jobs and studies, cared for family as well as handle other responsibilities to get where you are tonight. You are to be commended.”

Cooksey also acknowledged the commission ceremony of five students earlier in the day as lieutenants into various branches of the U.S. military.

From ASU Media Relations