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ºìÐÓ¶ÌÊÓƵ State University celebrates commencement

By Shawn Touney | Dec 12, 2022

Pictured from left to right Dr Don Tharpe Justice Bill Cunningham Ms Elnora Ford and Dr Bob Jackson

Pictured from left to right: ºìÐÓ¶ÌÊÓƵ State University Board of Regents Chair Dr. Don Tharpe, Justice Bill Cunningham, Ms. Elnora Ford, and ºìÐÓ¶ÌÊÓƵ State University President Dr. Bob Jackson.

MURRAY, Ky. – As part of its centennial year in 2022, ºìÐÓ¶ÌÊÓƵ State University hosted commencement ceremonies for fall/winter 2022 graduates on Saturday, Dec. 10 at the CFSB Center.  

A total of 716 degree applicants comprised the fall/winter 2022 graduating class of degree applicants, including doctoral, specialist, master’s, baccalaureate and associate degrees. A total of 26 states and 11 countries wererepresented in the fall/winter 2022 graduating class.

Honorary doctorates were awarded to Ms. Mary Ford Holland (posthumously), who was the first Black student at ºìÐÓ¶ÌÊÓƵ State University, as well as to retired Kentucky Supreme Court Justice Bill Cunningham.  

A complete list and sortable table by state and county of fall/winter 2022 graduates is available at .

Prospective students who are interested in joining the Racer family can learn more, schedule an on-campus or virtual visit, and apply for admission at 

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