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Published: June 09, 2021
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After leading Auburn University’s College of Liberal Arts, or CLA, for eight years, Joe Aistrup, dean and professor of political science, will return to the faculty in the Department of Political Science, effective July 1.
“I appreciate Dean Aistrup’s leadership and his efforts to advance the College of Liberal Arts during his years as dean,” said Provost Bill Hardgrave. “I am especially grateful for Joe’s commitment to the faculty, staff, students and alumni and for his ability to position the college for continued success.”
Auburn University recognized its fall 2020 graduates at the outdoor, in-person commencement ceremonies Saturday.
More than 1,900 degree candidates were honored with colleges and schools holding short, individual ceremonies running all day in Jordan-Hare Stadium.
âSeven semesters, six internships, four months of online class, two jobs, one small black-owned business and zero student debt have brought me here today,â Harbert College of Business marketing graduate, Taylor Stallworth, said. âThis is a really special day.â
There were a total of 1,500 bachelors, 347 master s and 123 doctoral students earned their degrees, and many opted to attend their ceremonies, the first held since December of 2019.
It was a different ceremony, too, as many compared the event to the optional, non-ceremonial celebration for spring and summer graduates back in August. Ushered inside in time slots, guests filled both stadium seats and Pat Dye Field to cheer on their students.