NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — Whether it was surprising each member of the Class of 2024 with a $50 bill, bringing in a celebrity as a keynote speaker, or giving honorary degrees to former governors, multiple Middle Tennessee universities put in the effort to make sure this weekend’s spring commencement ceremonies were unforgettable.
Thousands of people graduated from several schools across the region on Friday, May 3 and Saturday, May 4, surrounded by their loved ones. The following colleges and universities have provided details about their commencement events:
Austin Peay State University:
Approximately 1,100 students graduated during Austin Peay State University’s three spring commencement ceremonies , which were held at the Dunn Center at separate times on Friday, according to the school:
- The 9 a.m. ceremony was for undergraduates from the College of Arts and Letters and College of Behavioral and Health Sciences.
- The 1 p.m. ceremony was for undergraduates from the College of Business; the Eriksson College of Education; the College of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics; and University College.
- The 4 p.m. ceremony was for graduates from the College of Graduate Studies.