506 master’s and doctoral degrees were conferred during the 2024 University of Lynchburg Commencement ceremonies.
Commencement 2024
All together: Lynchburg celebrates 2024 DPT candidates
At 2 p.m. on Friday, May 17, 50 doctoral candidates were honored at the Doctor of Physical Therapy Hooding and Commencement Ceremony in the University of Lynchburg’s Turner Gymnasium.
Compassion and competency: Lynchburg celebrates 2024 PA and DMSc candidates
The University of Lynchburg celebrated the graduation of 308 Doctor of Medical Science and 39 Master of PA Medicine candidates on Friday, May 17, at 9 a.m. on Shellenberger Field.
Weeklong celebration of undergraduates culminates in Commencement
The University of Lynchburg held its annual Commencement on Thursday morning, May 16. During the ceremony, held on Shellenberger Field, 380 undergraduate students received their diplomas.
Senior looks to Scotland for graduate school
Mahlia Parsons’ academic journey has been shaped by a diverse range of experiences. As a member of Lynchburg’s Class of 2024, majoring in international relations and Africana studies, with a minor in political science, the Fairfax, Vermont, native has been fortunate to explore various academic and extracurricular pursuits.
Athlete on the track to a future in sports broadcasting
Sam Graham’s tenure at the University of Lynchburg exemplifies a balanced pursuit of academic excellence and athletic commitment. During his collegiate years, the Lewisville, North Carolina, native and member of Lynchburg’s Class of 2024 has navigated a diverse array of academic and extracurricular avenues.
Senior translates love for European travel into graduate school, career plans
In the spring of 2022, the COVID-19 pandemic was winding down and Samantha Schatzman ’24 was trying to figure out her next steps. The Arlington, Texas, native was taking online classes at Tarrant Community College — law, religion, art history, “stuff like that,” she said — and “trying to figure out what I wanted to do with my life.”
Board chairman of Centra Health to speak at University of Lynchburg Commencement exercises
Dr. Thomas W. Nygaard, chairman of Centra Health’s board of directors and a specialist in cardiovascular medicine, will be the keynote speaker for the University of Lynchburg’s 2024 undergraduate and master’s program Commencement exercises.
