Milligan awards over 230 degrees during spring commencement
Published 3:59 pm Monday, May 5, 2025
Brandon Hyde/Star Correspondent
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Brandon Hyde/Star Correspondent Bethany Hicks gives the invocation during Milligan University's 2025 commencement ceremony.
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Brandon Hyde/Star Correspondent Ashley G. Roberts reads scripture during Milligan University's 2025 commencement ceremony on Saturday.
Brandon Hyde/Star Correspondent Milligan University President Stephen E. Waers welcomes attendees to the 2025 commencement ceremonies.
Brandon Hyde/Star Correspondent Todd E. Edmondson, associate professor of humanities, delivers the renewal of the charge to the graduates.
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Brandon Hyde/Star Correspondent Marinda E. Walls gives the response on behalf of the graduating class.
Brandon Hyde/Star Correspondent Seth D. Bible gives the response on behalf of the graduating class.
Brandon Hyde/Star Correspondent Milligan Dean and Vice President for Academic Affairs presents the graduates during the 2025 commencement.
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Brandon Hyde/Star Correspondent Milligan University graduates turn their tassels during the 2025 spring commencement ceremony.
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Brandon Hyde/Star Correspondent A Milligan University doctoral candidate stands to receive his diploma during spring commencement.
Brandon Hyde/Star Correspondent Noah D. DeLong, professor of music, leads the hymn during Milligan University's spring commencement.
Brandon Hyde/Star Correspondent Graduate Marcos J. Moreno Prado Filho delivers the closing prayer during Milligan University's spring commencement.
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MILLIGAN — Milligan University awarded more than 230 degrees during its spring commencement ceremonies held Saturday, May 3, in the Mary B. Martin Auditorium located in Seeger Chapel.
The degrees conferred included bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degrees across a wide range of disciplines. The Spring 2025 graduating class included 22 Bachelor of Arts, 104 Bachelor of Science, 16 Bachelor of Science in Nursing, four Bachelor of Social Work, 12 Master of Arts in Coaching and Sport Management, 17 Master of Business Administration, six Master of Education, one Master of Science in Counseling, 25 Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies, six Master of Arts in Christian Ministries, one Master of Arts in Religion, 11 Master of Divinity, one Education Specialist, six Doctor of Education and one Doctor of Ministry.
The university held two ceremonies. The 10 a.m. ceremony honored graduates from the School of Arts and Humanities, the School of Bible and Ministry, and the William B. Greene Jr. School of Business and Technology.
Five students addressed the morning audience: Bethany Hicks of Sugar Grove, North Carolina; Ashley Roberts of Kingsport; Marinda Walls of Gray; Seth Bible of Telford; and Marcos Moreno Prado Filho of Cambara, Brazil. Each shared reflections from their academic journey while earning degrees in English, interactive media design, humanities, political science and business administration.
The 2 p.m. ceremony celebrated graduates from the School of Sciences and Allied Health and the School of Social Sciences and Education.
Speakers at the afternoon event included Ashley Brown of Knoxville, Joshua Osorio-Monzon of High Point, North Carolina, Suzanne Aguirre of Sarasota, Florida, Alexander Windham of Acworth, Georgia, and Charles Conner of Jonesborough. The students represented programs in chemistry, nursing, social work, psychology, sport management and education.
A full schedule of graduation events was made available at milligan.edu/commencement. Both ceremonies were streamed live for those unable to attend in person.
