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A-State Students Graduate, Ashley McBryde Receives Honorary Doctorate in Music
On Saturday, May 10, Arkansas State University (A-State) held its annual spring commencement ceremony at First National Bank Arena. Approximately 2,800 students were approved for degrees during this momentous ceremony.
Honoring Ashley McBryde With an Honorary Doctorate in Music
A highlight of the morning ceremony was the presentation of an Honorary Doctorate in Music to Ashley McBryde, a Red Wolf alumna, Grammy Award-winning country singer-songwriter. McBryde delivered an inspiring speech, sharing about her time studying at A-State and the profound impact of the music education program on her career.
Messages From the Student Speakers
The two speakers representing the graduating students at the morning and afternoon ceremonies were Amber Yates and Sabrina Pierce, respectively.
- Amber Yates highlighted the outstanding leaders that A-State has trained.
- Sabrina Pierce affirmed the common bond shared by all new graduates as part of the greater A-State family.
Commencement Ceremonies by College
The commencement ceremonies honored students from many colleges within Arkansas State University, including:
- Neil Griffin College of Business
- College of Liberal Arts and Communication
- College of Nursing and Health Professions
- University College
- College of Agriculture
- College of Education and Behavioral Science
- College of Engineering and Computer Science
- Beck College of Sciences and Mathematics
This event marked an important milestone in the academic journey of thousands of students, while also honoring the outstanding contributions of individuals such as Ashley McBryde.
For more detailed information about the event and activities at Arkansas State University, you can visit the university's official news page at A-State News.
This article was translated from Vietnamese and is being reviewed by our admissions team.
