Fall Commencement To Boost Economy
Posted: December 18, 2011 at 5:45 a.m.
TRADITION RESUMES Chelsea Burns of Bentonville waves to family Saturday in Barnhill Arena during the University of Arkansas’ first fall commencement since 1971.
The first fall commencement in 40 years at the University of Arkansas brought a crowd to town Saturday, and local officials hope the revival gives the local economy a wintertime boost.
Students and faculty fill the floor Saturday of Barnhill Arena in Fayetteville during fall commencement.
At a Glance
Graduation Ceremony
Civil rights icon Ernest Green, one of the original “Little Rock Nine” of the Central High School integration crisis, and longtime U.S. Rep. John Paul Hammerschmidt of Harrison received honorary degrees and addressed students during Saturday’s fall commencement ceremony.
Source: Staff Report
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