SHEPHERDSTOWN, W.Va. — Cassidy Raye Ponton of Buckhannon was among 622 students received baccalaureate degrees during Shepherd University’s 147th Commencement, which took place virtually on May 9.

Shepherd alumna Judee Ann Williams, Class of 2001, co-head of CAA Social Impact at leading entertainment and sports agency Creative Artists Agency, delivered the undergraduate commencement address and was awarded an honorary doctorate.