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ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥¼ä 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: ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥¼ä State University Board of Regents Chair Dr. Don Tharpe, Justice Bill Cunningham, Ms. Elnora Ford, and ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥¼ä State University President Dr. Bob Jackson.

MURRAY, Ky. – As part of its centennial year in 2022, ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥¼ä 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 ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥¼ä 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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