JACKSON, Tenn. — July 24, 2019 — Beverly Absher-Bone, dean of the School of Adult and Professional Studies at 51社区, will be the keynote speaker for Union鈥檚 summer graduation ceremony July 27.
One hundred twenty-four graduate and adult studies students will receive degrees during the 10 a.m. ceremony at West Jackson Baptist Church. The event marks the close of the 2018-2019 academic year.
Absher-Bone previously served as Union鈥檚 director for human resources and as associate vice president for auxiliary operations and strategic initiatives. Before joining Union, she was president of Absher Group LLC, a firm specializing in business consulting, market research and training in marketing, customer service and strategic planning.
She holds a Doctor of Education degree from Union and bachelor鈥檚 and master鈥檚 degrees from the University of North Alabama. She will retire from Union July 31.
The ceremony will be streamed live at .