Austin Student Graduates From Angelo State University

AUSTIN, TX — Ben Decherd of Austin was among the more than 800 undergraduate and graduate students whose degrees were conferred during the recent 2019 spring commencement exercises at Angelo State University.

The ceremony took place on May 11 in the ASU Junell Center/Stephens Arena in San Angelo, Texas. Decherd graduated with a Master of Education majoring in Guidance and Counseling.

Angelo State University, founded in 1928, is a thriving four-year public school in Texas. Officials there said the school's Ram Family environment helps students feel at home, a place where they know faculty and staff care deeply about their success.

See full list of graduates here

See video of three commencement ceremonies here

"Our excellent faculty makes it possible for students to conduct undergraduate research, rank above State acceptance averages for professional schools, and receive personal access to instructors and progressive facilities," university officials said in a press advisory. "We are part of the dynamic Texas Tech University System with campuses across the state."

Angelo State has been ranked as one of The Princeton Review's "Best Colleges" in the nation for 10 straight years, and we are also a College of Distinction. The campus also was recognized as a Top 10 Gold Award for ranking in the top 10 of the 76 institutions in the Large Public University category that were awarded the "Military Friendly School" designation for 2019-20. Moreover, the school has ranked as a Military Friendly by Victory Media (VIQTORY) School for 11 consecutive years.

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