Actress Karan Kendrick Named Commencement Speaker
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Posted By: How May I Help You NC on April 27, 2017 Hollywood comes home to Fort Valley as actress Karan Kendrick is featured as the Fort Valley State University Commencement speaker. Kendrick has starred in movies and television shows that top the box office and Nielsen rankings, from the blockbusters like The Hunger Games and iconic films like Tyler Perry’s Madea Goes to Jail to CW’s The Originals, Greenleaf on OWN, The Really Real, Army Wives, House of Payne, and Documentary Now! She recently launched the Girls Empowerment Tour in support of the Oscar-nominated film Hidden Figures. Through the tour, select students across the country have the opportunity to join Kendrick in a discussion on how to choose excellence at every step on their journey, and how that choice can change the world. Ms. Kendrick will speak during ceremonies at 9:30 a.m. on Saturday, May 6 at the FVSU Health and Physical Education Complex, 1005 State University Drive in Fort Valley. Among the graduates will be valedictorian Abrahana James, a business major; 20-year old biology major Deja Clay, earning her degree in only two years after graduating high school with 44 credits; and 70-year old Matt Brown, a former R&B recording artist who toured with the superstars of the 50s and 60s. Clay is the youngest graduate in the class, while 76-year old Roger Green, graduating with a bachelor’s degree in psychology, is the oldest. “Karan Kendrick is proof that greatness comes from Fort Valley,” said Dr. Paul Jones, president. “She represents exactly the type of experience we expect for our students-emerging from Fort Valley prepared, confident, and determined to make their mark. Like Karan, the hundreds of brilliant and talented students who will walk across our stage have everything it takes to change the world through the arts, sciences, business, education, and military service, among other disciplines.” Born and raised in Fort Valley, GA, Kendrick graduated from Spelman College with a bachelor’s degree in drama and dance then earned an MBA in management from Wesleyan College in Macon, GA. The actress has shown her versatility by showcasing her dramatic prowess in movies, television, and live theatre. In addition to the aforementioned roles, she has appeared in Goddess (O’Neill Musical Theatre Conference), Breath and Imagination (The Colony Theatre), Drop Dead Diva, The Wronged Man, Fab Five: The Texas Cheerleading Scandal (Lifetime Television), and the feature films The Odd Life of Timothy Green, Parental Guidance, and Merry Friggin’ Christmas. For additional commencement details, visit www.fvsu.edu/commencement. –FVSU– Marketing and Communications (478) 825-6319 If you enjoyed this article, Join HBCU CONNECT today for similar content and opportunities via email! |
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