Troy University Athletics
Troy Student-Athletes Well Represented at Summer Commencement
7/28/2023 11:42:00 AM | Football, General, Basketball (M), Softball, Track & Field, Basketball (W), Soccer, Volleyball
TROY, Ala. – Troy student-athletes were well represented at Troy University's Summer Commencement Exercises held Friday in Trojan Arena; 15 Troy student-athletes from eight different programs had their degrees conferred.
Some 430 students, representing 26 U.S. states and 11 nations outside the United States, were expected to participate in the commencement exercises. State Superintendent of Education Dr. Eric Mackey provided the keynote address.
Dr. Mackey was named state superintendent in 2018 and has focused on innovative initiatives outlined in the strategic plan, Alabama Achieves, including the Alabama Literacy Act, STEM, Career Technical Education, and workforce development. He recognizes the importance of the whole-child approach in promoting the long-term development and success of all children.
During his tenure, high school graduation and college and career readiness rates have increased, with Alabama's high school seniors of 2020 graduating at 90.6 percent. More than 87 percent of Alabama high school students are currently enrolled in at least one career technical education class, and Alabama has been ranked first in the South Central Region for workforce development in 2022.
A full list of student-athlete graduates can be found below. For more on Troy Athletics, visit TroyTrojans.com and follow @TroyAthletics on Twitter.
2023 Troy Student-Athletes Summer Commencement
Men's Basketball
Lydell Geffrard – Project Management (Master's)
Women's Basketball
Mary Delgado – Interdisciplinary Studies
Brianna Harris – Clinical Mental Health (Master's)
Football
Jaden Warren – Interdisciplinary Studies
Blake Austin – History (European/Asian/African)
Soccer
Delaney Wells – Interdisciplinary Studies
Softball
Katelynn de Leon – Global Business
Katie Lively – Strategic Communications (Master's)
Men's Track & Field
Micha Reed – Interdisciplinary Studies
Chance Armstrong – Psychology
Kendal Culmer - Interdisciplinary Studies
Chalse Scott – Sport Management
Women's Track & Field
Jade Johnson – Biology
Alexandria Rankin – Kinesiology
Volleyball
Jessica LoPresti – Exercise Science
Players Mentioned
Mid-Distance
/ Track & Field
OL
/ Football
Sprints
/ Track & Field
C
/ Softball
G
/ Basketball (W)
F
/ Basketball (M)
F
/ Basketball (W)
Jumps/Hurdles
/ Track & Field
OF
/ Softball
Middle Hitter
/ Volleyball
Mid-Distance
/ Track & Field
/ Track & Field
WR
/ Football
M
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