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Peru State graduation held

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05/16/2023

(KLZA)-- On Saturday, May 6, Peru State College celebrated commencement for its graduating class of 2023. A large crowd attended the proceedings in the Al Wheeler Activity Center on the College- campus.

The ceremony was presided over by Dr. Michael Evans, President of Peru State College.

The 2023 Peru State College Distinguished Service Award was awarded to Carlos Harrison. Harrison, a 1951 graduate of the college, is an active member of the alumni association and has been a generous donor to many of the College- efforts over the years. He recently donated a sizable portion of his portfolio to the Peru State College Foundation, mostly for Project Roar, the College- campaign to build five new health and wellness facilities.

Dr. Charles Hicks was presented with the 2023 Peru State College Teaching Excellence Award. Dr. Hicks, an Associate Professor of English, has taught at Peru State since 2018.

The 2023 ceremony saw 384 graduates recognized for their academic achievements and dedication to their studies. The College awarded 143 master- degrees and 241 bachelor- degrees. After the formal presentation of the graduating class of 2023, Dr. Evans congratulated all graduates on their success and wished them well as they began a new chapter in their lives.

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