MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The University of Memphis announced its Spring Commencement ceremonies will take place on Saturday, May 4 at the FedEx Forum. Former Memphis Tigers kicker and NFL veteran Stephen Gostkowski is set to speak at the University of Memphis’ Spring Commencement ceremony. 2,858 students will receive a degree or certificate, with 1,722 students […]
The University of Memphis will recognize a record 2,794 graduates at the Spring 2023 commencement with three ceremonies at 10 a.m., 1:30 p.m. and 5 p.m. on Saturday, May 6, at FedExForum.
“I just felt like it was no greater way to serve someone or people than to serve the entire country,” she said, explaining a personal calling she understood as part of her Christian faith.
But her acceptance to the Space Force, confirmed in April, came as a surprise. Darnell was the only cadet to commission into the Space Force this year and was the only one from her class honored at this year’s ROTC ceremony, where there are usually 6 or 10 cadets. Darnell began ROTC among 36 other students.
She’ll be a Space Operations Officer, and will at first be stationed in California. In her role, she’ll be part of a 3-person team working on satellites.