Commencement sends almost 400 new graduates into the world
The University of the South's 2011-12 academic year came to a close May 11, 12, and 13 with three ceremonies marking graduation weekend on the Mountain. Commencement and Baccalaureate ceremonies were held for close to 400 students from the College of Arts and Sciences, the School of Letters, and The School of Theology. Three honorary degrees were presented during The School of Theology Commencement, and two during the Baccalaureate ceremony.
The Rev. Tom Macfie, university chaplain, has announced the appointment of the Rev. Dr. Melissa Hartley to the position of Associate University Chaplain at the university. Hartley is a 1993 graduate of the College, where she was a religion major and a member of the university choir. She will begin her new duties in Sewanee in June.
Three papers detailing research by recent Sewanee science majors have been published.
Sewanee students were recognized last week for their contributions to campus and community life. In conjunction with the awards ceremony, a reunion was held for previous recipients of the Algernon Sydney Sullivan award and members of the Sullivan Foundation board to mark the 75th anniversary of the Sullivan Award at Sewanee.