Emily Wills
  • English
  • Class of 2016
  • Gainesville, Georgia

Emily Wills graduates from University of North Georgia

2014 Jun 19

Emily Michelle Wills of Gainesville, Georgia has graduated with distinction from the University of North Georgia (UNG) with a(n) Associate of Arts in English.

The university's spring commencement ceremonies were held May 9-10 on UNG's Dahlonega and Gainesville campuses.

This semester, UNG conferred a total of 1,445 degrees, including 603 associate, 718 bachelor's degrees, and 124 graduate degrees. UNG also awarded 10 one-year certificates for work in specialty areas. Additionally, 33 graduating members of the Corps of Cadets took oaths as second lieutenants in the National Guard or U.S. Army; commissioning ceremonies also were held separately on May 9.

"We are here to honor you with the richest tradition of the academic community ... a commencement ceremony, celebrating the completion of your degree and the beginning of your professional lives. Congratulations on this milestone in your life," UNG President Bonita Jacobs told graduates. "I want you to know that we take tremendous pride in your accomplishments. We are confident that, as graduates of UNG, you will add value and meaning to the lives of others around you."

Speakers at the ceremonies included Will Schofield, superintendent of Hall County Schools; Dr. Ben Mathes, president of Rivers of the World; and Vicki Davis, a founding member of WomenSource.

"We become what we think about; what you think about yourself is the key to a successful life," Davis told graduates. "Are you ready to conquer the world?"