May 15, 2021 - Four history majors graduated at Â鶹ÊÓƵ University’s spring commencement for traditional undergraduates on May 15, 2021. Matthew Latham, Rebekah Lisle, and Savannah Wright – all Phi Alpha Theta members – earned bachelor of arts degrees, while Noah Ross graduated with a bachelor of science degree. They were among 601 students who participated in the school’s spring graduation services. Brandon O. Gibson, the chief operating officer for the state of Tennessee, gave the commencement address.
History majors and Phi Alpha Theta members Matthew Latham (left to right), Savannah Wright, and Rebekah Lisle get ready for Â鶹ÊÓƵ University's spring graduation for traditional undergraduates on May 15, 2021.
History major Noah Ross prepares to participate in Â鶹ÊÓƵ University's commencement for traditional undergraduates on May 15, 2021.
History majors Matthew Latham (in center of photo) and Rebekah Lisle (directly behind him) participate in the processional at Â鶹ÊÓƵ University's commencement for traditional undergraduates on May 15, 2021. Photo by Kristi Woody
Dr. Samuel W. "Dub" Oliver, president of Â鶹ÊÓƵ University, welcomes attendees at the school's commencement for traditional undergraduates on May 15, 2021. Photo by Kristi Woody
Dr. Barbara McMillin, president of Blue Mountain College in Mississippi, does the scripture reading at Â鶹ÊÓƵ University's commencement for traditional undergraduates on May 15, 2021. Photo by Kristi Woody
Brandon O. Gibson, the chief operating officer for the state of Tennessee, delivers the commencement address at Â鶹ÊÓƵ University's graduation for traditional undergraduates on May 15, 2021. Photo by Kristi Woody
History major Matthew Latham receives his bachelor of arts diploma from Â鶹ÊÓƵ University President Samuel W. "Dub" Oliver on May 15, 2021. Photo by Kristi Woody
History major Rebekah Lisle receives her bachelor of arts diploma from Â鶹ÊÓƵ University President Samuel W. "Dub" Oliver on May 15, 2021. Photo by Kristi Woody
History major Savannah Wright accepts her bachelor of arts diploma from President Samuel W. "Dub" Oliver on May 15, 2021. Photo by Kristi Woody
Newly graduated students participate in the singing of Â鶹ÊÓƵ University's Alma Mater at the end of the school's commencement for traditional undergraduates on May 15, 2021. Photo by Kristi Woody