Fairmont resident graduates from the University of Georgia

ATHENS — William Harrison Burns is among more than 8,000 students who graduated this week in the University of Georgia’s Class of 2025.

Burns, of Fairmont, received a bachelor of arts in political science.

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“We are proud to celebrate the accomplishments of our University of Georgia students in the Class of 2025,” UGA President Jere W. Morehead said. “Commencement is a meaningful tradition that allows students, families and friends to reflect on the hard work and perseverance that brought them to this moment. We look forward to seeing the many ways these graduates will continue to make a difference as alumni of the University of Georgia.”

The spring undergraduate ceremony was held Friday, May 9 in Sanford Stadium.

UGA alumnus Jarryd Wallace, four-time Paralympian and winner of two bronze medals, delivered the spring undergraduate commencement address.

Founded in 1785, the University of Georgia had a total enrollment of 43,146 students in fall 2024, with 31,514 undergraduate and 10,101 graduate students, which is a 3.6% increase from the previous year.