Friday, May 9, 2025–9:51 p.m.
-News Release-
Shorter University honored the Class of 2025 with two Spring Commencement Ceremonies held on Thursday May 8, in the Winthrop-King Centre. The University celebrated approximately 350 graduates across its academic programs in services that reflected both tradition and celebration.
The 10 a.m. ceremony recognized graduates from the Ben and Ollie Brady School of Nursing and the College of Business. The 2 p.m. ceremony included graduates from the College of Humanities and Social Sciences, Ware College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics, School of Education, and School of Fine and Performing Arts.
Each ceremony began with a prelude and processional performed by the Shorter University Brass Ensemble. Dr. Clint Helms, Professor of Biology, gave the invocation, and President Dr. Donald Dowless welcomed guests and offered remarks.
Music education major Riley-Kate Mullis provided special music, accompanied by Ms. Heather Frost. The Commencement Address was delivered by Dr. Kirk Shook, Executive Director of the Georgia Nonpublic Postsecondary Education Commission, who encouraged graduates with his address titled “Regular People, Extraordinary Things.”
Dr. John D. Reams, Provost, led the presentation of degree candidates, followed by the conferring of degrees by Dr. Dowless. The singing of the Alma Mater was conducted by Dr. Bryan McDonald, Associate Professor of Music. Dr. Reams also delivered the benediction.