US EditionRondé Barber receives honorary doctorate at Florida Southern College historic graduation
- Florida Southern College held a historic commencement on May 3, 2025, in Lakeland, Florida, honoring 580 graduates including NFL legend Rondé Barber as speaker.
- The event celebrated the biggest group of graduates in the college’s history and was the inaugural spring commencement for its 18th president, Jeremy P. Martin.
- Barber, a 16-year Tampa Bay Buccaneers veteran and Pro Football Hall of Fame inductee, received an honorary Doctor of Humane Letters for his career and community work.
- The ceremony also recognized scholars including Haley Thomassy, honored with the President's Scholar Medal, and Erick Tran, the 2025 Honor Walk recipient, among others.
- The graduates have progressed into diverse fields such as healthcare, military, arts, education, and business, reflecting the college's academic excellence and national recognition.
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NFL LEGEND RONDÉ BARBER RECEIVES HONORARY DOCTORATE AS FLORIDA SOUTHERN COLLEGE CELEBRATES LARGEST GRADUATING CLASS IN THE INSTITUTION'S HISTORY
LAKELAND, Fla., May 3, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Florida Southern College celebrated a historic milestone on Saturday, May 3, as it conferred degrees to the largest graduating class in the college's history. The ceremony honored 580 graduates and featured NFL legend…
Rondé Barber receives honorary doctorate at Florida Southern College historic graduation
LAKELAND, Fla. (WFLA) — Florida Southern College celebrated a huge feat Saturday as it held a graduation ceremony for 580 students, the largest class in the college's history, and featured NFL legend Rondé Barber as commencement speaker. Barber was awarded the degree Doctor of Humane Letters, honoris causa, in acknowledgment of his distinguished career and lasting legacy. Barber, who is a 16-year veteran of the NFL, spent the entirety of his…
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