Commencement

Emma Gurley of Rutherfordton, N.C. received a bachelor’s degree in equine studies with a minor in business administration.

Anna Beeken of Blacksburg, Va. received bachelor’s degrees in music, vocal performance and religion.

Kaitlyn Evans of Gambrills, Md. received a bachelor’s degree in sports management.

Jade Streeby of Wytheville, Va. will receive a bachelor’s degree in nursing.

Brianna Hogan of Front Royal, Va. will receive bachelor’s degrees in sport management and media & communications.

Gabriela Rosales of Galax, Va. will receive bachelor’s degrees in psychology, sociology and civic innovation.

Lina Prillaman of Salem, Va. will receive bachelor’s degrees in history and civic innovation with a minor in religion.

Katherine Freeman of Bristol, Va. will receive a bachelor’s degree in interdisciplinary English, preK-6.

Makenzie Glass of Marion, Va. will receive a bachelor’s degree in nursing.

Avery Word of Fincastle, Va. will receive a bachelor’s degree in psychology.

Valerie Servideo of Coconut Creek, Fla. will receive bachelor’s degrees in psychology and equine studies with minors in equine assisted therapy and cultural studies.

Kolby Anderson of King William, Va. will receive a bachelor’s degree in history and a master’s degree in education.

Grace Nelson of Murphy, N.C. will receive a bachelor’s degree in psychology.

Amy Harris of Saltville, Va. will receive bachelor’s degrees in psychology and sociology with a minor in business administration.

Madi Reeser of Staunton, Va. will receive bachelor’s degrees in psychology and Hispanic studies.

Kaleb Elswick of Big Rock, Va. received a bachelor’s degree in business administration.

Amelia Terry of Oneida, Tenn. received bachelor’s degrees in psychology, civic innovation and Hispanic studies with minors in sociology, visual communications, international relations and global public policy.

On Saturday, May 10, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. in the McGlothlin Center for the Arts, Emory & Henry University proudly celebrated the commissioning of graduating senior Thomas Peery as a Second Lieutenant in the United States Army. 

Peyton Helscher of Simi Valley, Calif. will receive a bachelor’s degree in equine studies.

Olivia Cochrane of Abingdon, Va. will receive a bachelor’s degree in instrumental music education and a master’s degree in education.

Brandon Alexander of Marion, Va. will receive a master’s degree in education.

Madison Couperthwait of Otego, N.Y. will receive bachelor’s degrees in psychology and civic innovation.

Emileigh Smith of Salem, Va. will receive a bachelor’s degree in health and human performance, teacher preparation.

Kathryn Glance ’25 from Clyde, N.C. will receive a bachelor’s degree in interdisciplinary history and a master’s degree in education.

Matt Rooks of Luray, Va. will receive a bachelor’s degree in English, Literature.

Austin DeMeritt from El Puerto de Santa María, Spain will receive a bachelor’s degree in sociology with a minor in civic innovation.

Ava Reynolds of Salt Lake City, Utah will receive bachelor’s degrees in civic innovation and sociology with a minor in dance.

Ethan Breeding of Glade Spring, Va. will receive a bachelor’s degree in applied history and social science with a minor in geography.

Paige Gelenski of Boca Raton, Fla. will receive a bachelor’s degree in exercise science with a minor in religion.

Brooke Clifton of Rowe, Va. will receive a bachelor’s degree in nursing.