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University of Georgia celebrates Class of 2024

 

by: Cole Sosebee
Published: May 6, 2024

 

 

ATHENS, GA...The University of Georgia will celebrate more than 8,000 candidates for graduation in the Class of 2024 during upcoming Commencement ceremonies. The spring undergraduate ceremony will take place Friday, May 10 at 7:30 p.m. in Sanford Stadium. The spring graduate ceremony will be held in two sessions on Thursday, May 9, with the master's/specialist ceremony starting at 10 a.m. and the doctoral ceremony starting at 2 p.m. in Stegeman Coliseum.

Madison Bolt, of Huntingtn Bch, is a candidate for a AB Public Relations.

Sierra Stillwell, of Huntingtn Bch, is a candidate for a MS Applied Behavior Analysis.

"We are excited to celebrate the achievements of our University of Georgia students in the Class of 2024," said President Jere W. Morehead. "Commencement offers students, friends and families an opportunity to recognize the extraordinary dedication UGA students have shown during their time on campus. We look forward to all the ways these students will positively impact their communities and organizations as alumni of the University of Georgia."

Allison Schmitt, one of the most decorated American athletes of all time and a University of Georgia alumna, will deliver the spring undergraduate Commencement address. Jenna Jambeck, the 2024 SEC Professor of the Year and Georgia Athletic Association Distinguished Professor of Environmental Engineering at UGA, will deliver the graduate Commencement address.

For additional details and a complete 2024 Commencement schedule, visit UGA's Commencement website, commencement.uga.edu. Photo: GeorgiaU