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A bright future for these Georgia Southern grads
Paulson Stadium hosts Fall 2024 Commencement
Elaine Reynolds of Rutledge celebrates earning her degree in business management by posing for a picture with mascot Freedom and handler Steve Hein as a double rainbow breaks out at the end of the Georgia Southern University 2024 Fall Commencement at Paulson Stadium on Tuesday, Dec. 17.
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Georgia Southern University held its 2024 Fall Commencement ceremony Tuesday at Paulson Stadium.
Undergraduate and graduate students from each of the university’s colleges along with family and friends enjoyed a warm December afternoon.
A 2011 graduate of Georgia Southern, sports media figure Bria Janelle offered the keynote address to graduates.
“I remember being in your same spot 13 years ago, feeling so many different emotions,” she said. “I was scared, I was afraid, I was excited. I also didn’t know what was to come. How many people can resonate with that feeling?”
Hannah Bolar, of Peachtree Corners, right, and Megan Stewart of Covington find family in the stands as they prepare to make their graduation walk.
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Newly commissioned U.S. Army Second Lieutenants Jaden Pitts, right, and Matthew Taylor join fellow nursing graduate Madison Wasdin in a loud cheer as they are introduced by Waters College of Health Professions Interim Dean Stephen Rossi.
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Kaitlyn Maldonado and Alyssa Le Tourneau celebrate their degrees in education by singing the Alma Mater at the conclusion of the Georgia Southern University 2024 Fall Commencement ceremony.
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Charles Dixson, left, and Christian Basil celebrate their degrees in political science after making their graduation walks.
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Melissa Strauss of Suwanee celebrates earning her degree.
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Niles Francis of Mableton happily awaits his turn to make his graduation walk across the stage during Georgia Southern University 2024 Fall Commencement.
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Nursing graduate Grace O'Neal, right, waves as she finds her family in the stands.
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Graduates fill the seats on the field during Georgia Southern University 2024 Fall Commencement at Paulson Stadium on Tuesday, Dec. 17.
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Sports media personality and Georgia Southern graduate Bria Janelle delivers the Commencement Address at Paulson Stadium.
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While wearing a loud veil with his cap, marketing/sales graduate Tyler Giovannini of Seneca Falls, New York quietly listens to speakers.
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