Jun. 5—ATHENS- The University of Georgia recognized more than 7,000 graduates in the Class of 2023 Commencement exercises last month.

"We are delighted to celebrate the incredible achievements of our University of Georgia students in the Class of 2023," said President Jere W. Morehead. "Commencement offers students, friends and families an opportunity to recognize the tireless dedication UGA students have shown during their time on campus. We look forward to seeing all the great things these students will go on to do as alumni of the University of Georgia."

Katie Nan Madray of Pelham, Ga., was a candidate for a DVM Veterinary Medicine.

Aubrey Nicole Baker of Coolidge, Ga., was a candidate for a PHARMD Pharmacy.

Anna Elizabeth Jense of Thomasville, Ga., was a candidate for a MA Journalism and Mass Communication.

Jackson Dent Singletary of Thomasville, Ga., was a candidate for a MACC Accounting.

Jadon Wade Slaughter of Pelham, Ga., was a candidate for a PHARMD Pharmacy.

Ava River White of Thomasville, Ga., was a candidate for a BS Biology.

Rachel Claire Cooper of Thomasville, Ga., was a candidate for a MA Journalism and Mass Communication.

Sara Haley Newman of Ochlocknee, Ga., was a candidate for a BSA Biological Science.

Mason Claire West of Thomasville, Ga., was a candidate for a AB Art History.

Chelsey Mishale Lawler of Thomasville, Ga., was a candidate for a AB French and AB Political Science.

Kristen Palmer Edwards of Pelham, Ga., was a candidate for a BSA Agricultural Education.

Edjenee Chantel Corbin of Thomasville, Ga., was a candidate for a BSED Elementary Education.

Kamryn Alana Corbin of Thomasville, Ga., was a candidate for a BBA Management.

Abigail J Chapman of Thomasville, Ga., was a candidate for a AB Journalism.

Claudia-Michele Ziyi White of Thomasville, Ga., was a candidate for a AB Anthropology and AB Geography.

Emily Kaytlynn Dukes of Ochlocknee, Ga., was a candidate for a BBA Real Estate.

Sydney Elizabeth McKay of Thomasville, Ga., was a candidate for a AB Advertising.

Joseph Dallas Parker of Thomasville, Ga., was a candidate for a BBA Management Information Systems.

Sarah Frances Patterson of Thomasville, Ga., was a candidate for a BSFCS Nutritional Sciences.

Raleigh W Rollins of Thomasville, Ga., was a candidate for a AB Journalism.

Evans N Dodys of Thomasville, Ga., was a candidate for a AB Political Science.

Andrew Mark Allensworth of Thomasville, Ga., was a candidate for a AB Entertainment & Media Studies.

Olivia Suzanne Sawyer of Thomasville, Ga., was a candidate for a BSFCS Social Entr Cons Well-Being.

Lauren Virginia Allen of Pelham, Ga., was a candidate for a BSA Biological Science.

Michaela Ann Falconer of Thomasville, Ga., was a candidate for a BS Biology.

Dev Bharat Patel of Thomasville, Ga., was a candidate for a AB Political Science.

Lakedra Elizabeth White of Thomasville, Ga., was a candidate for a PHARMD Pharmacy.

Lucas Mark Jackson of Thomasville, Ga., was a candidate for a BSCSE Computer Systems Engineering and BSEE Electrical and Electronics Eng.

Kian Benjamin Dozier of Thomasville, Ga., was a candidate for a BSA Biological Science.

The spring graduate ceremony took place at 9:30 a.m. on Thursday, May 11, while the spring undergraduate ceremony took place at 7:30 p.m. Friday, May 12. Both ceremonies took place in Sanford Stadium. Leah Brown, an orthopedic surgeon, military veteran, UGA alumna and All-American for the GymDogs, delivered the spring Undergraduate Commencement address. Charles S. Bullock, University Professor of Public and International Affairs and Josiah Meigs Distinguished Teaching Professor, delivered the Graduate Commencement address.