Courtesy of the University of Alabama

The University of Alabama awarded some 2,257 degrees during its fall commencement Dec. 12.

April Butler of Auburn (36830) received a Master of Library & Information Studies

Nora Chandler of Auburn (36830) received a Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Arts in Communication & Information Sciences

Evan Ferguson of Auburn (36832) received a Master of Arts

Michael Fisher of Auburn (36830) received a Bachelor of Arts

Wanda Lewis of Opelika (36801) received a Bachelor of Arts

Leann Locke of Opelika (36804) received a Bachelor of Arts

Jack Martin of Auburn (36830) received a Master of Science in Computer Science

Hiram Rogers of Waverly (36879) received a Master of Library & Information Studies

Rachel Sharma of Opelika (36801) received a Bachelor of Arts

Christopher Sikes-Mitchell of Smiths Station (36877) received a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering

With a beautiful campus, dozens of challenging academic programs, expert faculty and numerous opportunities for service and growth, The University of Alabama is a place where legends are made. UA offers its students a premier educational, cultural and social experience with more than 200 undergraduate, graduate and professional programs. The campus gives students the opportunity to interact with faculty performing cutting-edge research.

The University of Alabama, the state’s oldest and largest public institution of higher education, is a student-centered research university that draws the best and brightest to an academic community committed to providing a premier undergraduate and graduate education. UA is dedicated to achieving excellence in scholarship, collaboration and intellectual engagement; providing public outreach and service to the state of Alabama and the nation; and nurturing a campus environment that fosters collegiality, respect and inclusivity.