Paul Smedlund of Centerton Graduates from Harding University

2013 Jun 26

Paul Smedlund of Centerton was one of more than 750 graduates to receive a diploma at Harding University's commencement exercises May 11.

Smedlund received a Master of Business Administration in management and business ethics.

Graduates in the 9 a.m. ceremony included students from the College of Arts and Humanities, College of Bible and Ministry, Paul R. Carter College of Business Administration, Cannon-Clary College of Education, and the Honors College. The 1 p.m. ceremony was for students graduating from the College of Allied Health, Carr College of Nursing, College of Pharmacy and College of Sciences.

Dr. David Burks, chancellor of Harding University, was the speaker for both ceremonies. Burks became president in May 1987 and retired to the roll of chancellor this June, concluding his 26th year as president. The ceremonies were held in the George S. Benson Auditorium. Burks presented the diplomas to all students.