Dec 11, 2021 - Four history students – three majors and one minor – received diplomas at Union University’s graduation exercises on December 11, 2022. Johnna Wade (major), Jackson Waters (major), and Joseph Gee (minor) received bachelor of arts degrees while Elizabeth Blevins (major) was granted a bachelor of science degree. Waters was also recognized with a honors hood for completing the Discipline-Specific Honors Program in History.
Union graduated 244 students at its commencement ceremonies on December 11, and Dr. Reggie Smith, a 1985 graduate of Union and president of PeakePotential headquartered in California, served as the commencement speaker. In his address titled “Run Strong! Finish Strong!,” Thomas, an enthusiastic marathon runner, compared the graduates’ forthcoming journey in life as Christians to that of running a marathon race.
Graduating history students who are also Phi Alpha Theta members join together for a photo prior to Union University's fall commencement on December 11, 2021. They are (left to right) Johnna Wade (history major), Jack Waters (history major), Elizabeth Blevins (history major), and Joe Gee (history minor).
Graduating history minor Joe Gee participates in the processional at Union University's fall graduation on December 11, 2021. Photo by Kristi Woody
Graduating history major Elizabeth Blevins (center) participates in the processional at Union University's fall commencement on December 11, 2021. Photo by Kristi Woody
Union University President Samuel
W. "Dub" Oliver welcomes attendees to the school's fall undergraduate commencement ceremony on December 11, 2021. Photo by Kristi Woody
Dr. Reggie Thomas delivers the commencement address at Union University's fall graduation on December 11, 2021. Photo by Kristi Woody
Graduating history minor Joseph Gee accepts his B.A. diploma from President Samuel W. "Dub" Oliver at Union University's fall commencement on December 11, 2021. Photo by Kristi Woody
Graduating history major Johnna Wade accepts her B.A. diploma from President Samuel W. "Dub" Oliver at Union's fall undergraduate commencement ceremony on December 11, 2021. Photo by Kristi Woody
Graduating history major Jack Waters prepares to be hooded at Union's fall commencement on December 11, 2021, for completing the Discipline-Specific Honors Program in History. Photo by Kristi Woody
History major Jack Waters accepts his B.A. diploma from Union University President Samuel W. "Dub" Oliver at the school's fall commencement on December 11, 2021. Photo by Kristi Woody
History major Elizabeth Blevins accepts her B.S. diploma from Union University President Samuel W. "Dub" Oliver at the school's fall graduation exercises on December 11, 2021. Photo by Kristi Woody