Fayetteville State graduate moves directly from undergraduate research to Johns Hopkins doctoral program

When Shereiff Garrett crossed the stage at the Crown Coliseum on May 9, she was part of a historic milestone. She joined the largest group of degree earners in Fayetteville State University’s history.

The institution awarded 1,003 baccalaureate degrees during the morning ceremony. This was part of a record-breaking weekend during which the institution conferred 1,247 degrees.

Among the students, Garrett, a computer science major, Navy Veteran and first-generation graduate, represents the talent, discipline and purpose FSU sends into the workforce and advanced study…

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