ATLANTA, Ga—Georgia State University’s Perimeter College is set to host its spring commencement at the university’s Center Parc Stadium on Wednesday, May 4, at 2 p.m.

The ceremony will recognize nearly 900 candidates who are expected to receive their associate degree from the state’s largest two-year college. This will be the first in-person commencement for some of those who graduated from high school in 2020 and 2021, when ceremonies were either cancelled or held virtually due to the pandemic.

“Graduation marks an important milestone, and we’re incredibly happy for our students and their families,” says Dr. Cynthia Lester, Perimeter College interim dean.

“These last few years have challenged us all in unprecedented ways, making our celebration of the Class of 2022 even more significant.

“The fact that they didn’t give up is highly commendable.”

The academic pathways for Perimeter College’s 896 associate degree candidates range from health science professions, computer science and business administration to engineering, nursing and criminal justice. Perimeter College offers more than 30 academic pathways leading to an associate of arts or associate of science degree.

Georgia State President M. Brian Blake and Associate Professor of English, Eric Kendrick will participate in commencement ceremonies and share remarks along with Dr. Lester. Kendrick is Perimeter’s 2022 Cole Fellow, the college’s highest award given to a faculty member who demonstrates extraordinary dedication to teaching through service to students, the institution, the community and the profession.



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