LORMAN, Miss. – A total of 26 current and former Alcorn State University student-athletes received their degrees during fall commencement ceremonies held at Spinks-Casem Stadium on Saturday, Dec. 10, 2022.
"I cannot say enough about how proud I am of our student-athletes," Alcorn State Director of Athletics Raynoid Dedeaux said. "While these Braves have dedicated themselves to their craft in competition, they have also put in countless hours with this day as the target – working with our coaches and academic staff to leave the University as leaders for the future. I am beyond honored to recognize each and every one of our graduates for their commitment to academic excellence and I know they will carry the same commitment into representing Alcorn State University with poise and dignity as alumni in their professional careers."
The athletes represent six sports different sports including 19 on the football team, three from baseball and one apiece from women's soccer, softball, men's track and field and women's track and field. Of the graduates, 22 are receiving their undergraduate degrees, while two football players and two baseball players have earned their graduate degrees; Juan Anthony,
Jordan McGowan,
Andrew Meadows and
Columbus Willis.
"There is no better feeling than seeing your student-athletes graduate," Assistant Athletic Director for Student-Athlete Services Jivanna Smith said. "I am truly proud of each and every one of them for achieving such a celebratory milestone. Their hard work and dedication in the classroom is unmatched. As they start the next stages of their lives, I know they'll continue to make us proud."
Fall 2022 Alcorn Student-Athlete Graduates
Baseball (3)
Football (19)
Women's Soccer (1)
| Danyel Weir |
Applied Science (Radiation Tech/Health Physics) |
Softball (1)
Men's Track and Field (1)
Women's Track and Field (1)
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