Valrico resident Desiree McFadden was among the more than 800 students who graduated from Bob Jones University in Greenville, S.C., earlier this month.
McFadden graduated with a MMus in performance.
During the 86th commencement exercises, 595 students received undergraduate degrees and 73 students received associate degrees. In addition, 142 students received master's degrees and 13 candidates received earned doctorates. Four honorary Doctor of Divinity (DDiv) degrees were conferred. Since its founding in 1927, Bob Jones University has conferred more than 45,000 degrees.
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