May 15, 2009
Belmont Holds Spring 2009 Commencement
Belmont University held its Spring 2009 commencement for graduate students on Fri., May 15 in the Massey Performing Arts Center and for undergraduate students on Sat., May 16 in the Curb Event Center.
Belmont celebrated the graduation of a total of 707 students, marking the largest graduation in the university’s history to date. During the graduation ceremonies, 609 undergraduate, 79 master’s and 19 doctoral degrees were conferred.
Dr. Robert C. Fisher, president of the university, presided over the events and presented the graduates with their degrees. Dr. Dan McAlexander, provost, provided the commencement address at both ceremonies.
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