More than 400 students graduated from Shorter University May 7 during the university’s spring commencement exercises at the Forum in downtown Rome.

Kelvin Cochran, former Atlanta fire chief and author, was the keynote speaker.

Local students receiving degrees in this graduating class include:

Daniel Alexis, Fayetteville (BS).

Elijah Cowboy Goodrich, Fayetteville (BA).

Zachary Joseph Mann, Fayetteville (MBA).

David Michael Richardson, Fayetteville (BS).

Ebony Nishimura Walker, Fayetteville (MBA).

Angela Nicole Williams, Fayetteville (BS).

Courtney Ellen Barker, Peachtree City (BA).

Kalley Catarina Estep, Peachtree City (BA).

Bethany Ann Fevella, Peachtree City (BA).

Jacqueline Ann Castaneda, Sharpsburg (MA).