FAYETTEVILLE, N.C., May 12 -- Fayetteville State University issued the following press release:
FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. - When Shereiff Garrett crossed the stage at the Crown Coliseum on May 9, she was part of a historic milestone. She joined the largest group of degree earners in Fayetteville State University's history.
The institution awarded 1,003 baccalaureate degrees during the morning ceremony. This was part of a record-breaking weekend during which the institution conferred 1,247 degrees.
Among the students, Garrett, a computer science major, Navy veteran, and first-generation graduate, represents the talent, discipline, and purpose FSU sends into the workforce and advanced study.
Two months before graduation, Garrett placed first in ...