Mississippi State University Commencement Ceremony

Graduation is the finish line every student envisions, today that vision was fulfilled for students at Mississippi State University.

Today was unlike any other here down at the Riley Center as Mississippi State University had its Commencement Ceremony. The building was full of friends and family present to celebrate the graduates and their accomplishments.

We love graduation day. It's the culmination of our students putting all the work in and us teaching the students," stated Biology Professor Jarrod Fogerty.

The students gave their hard work and dedication to be here today, some graduates tell us how it feels to make this achievement

“It is a joy and a blessing and a long time coming, I’m just glad to be here and see another wonderful blessing I have encountered," stated Graduate Laketa Fraiser.

“It feels like a dream come true I graduated in 2012 with my bachelors in recreation so I’m currently a p.e teacher at magnolia middle school so just to accomplish this next goal and next level of my masters just checking off a goal I feel amazing God has certainly been good

Mississippi class 2021 alumni.” said Erica Turner.

Grad Student Saqunda Alford said, “Oh my gosh I have not had sleep all night, I am so excited this is a moment I never dreamed of so to me I feel like I’m on top of the world right now.”

The Graduates of 2021 let nothing get in their way of success, not even a pandemic. The grads tell us how it was completing classes during covid.

“It was ok I still had to do what I had to do but through it all i made it,” stated Fraiser.

“it was very challenging but me being in the field for therapy made me realize more how much we are needed because the pandemic brought a lot of stress," said Alford.

“Actually it was a blessing I enjoyed the online classes they were very smooth, stated Turner.

Saqunda Alford knows the hardships of being in college and shares some advice for those currently enrolled.

“I would say that it’s worthed it and to stick with it and give it your best shot we are going to go through and things are going to come our way but at the end of the day, we are here for a reason and got a destination to get too.