JACKSON, Tenn. – A Perryville resident was among 244 students graduating from Union University Saturday during fall commencement services of the 197th graduating class at West Jackson Baptist Church.
Johnna Wade received a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and History.
Reggie Thomas, a 1985 Union graduate and president of PeakePotential, delivered the commencement address.
“Make a decision that you are going to finish the race that the Lord has called you to,” Thomas said. “I want to encourage you to run strong, run well, finish strong and finish well.”
Located in Jackson, Tenn., Union University is a liberal arts-based university affiliated with the Tennessee Baptist Convention. Founded in 1823, Union is the oldest institution relating to the Southern Baptist Convention.