Jun. 20, 2025
South College Atlanta held its commencement ceremony June 20 to celebrate hundreds of graduates, including the first cohort of Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) students.
The ceremony took place at Georgia State Convocation Center in Atlanta and included remarks from guest speaker Inky Johnson. Approximately 422 students, including 70 graduates of the DPT program, crossed the stage to mark successful completion of a variety of programs.
“We congratulate all of our students for their perseverance and commitment to advancing their education,” said Josh Huffaker, president of the South College Atlanta campus. “We also recognize our inaugural graduating class in the Doctor of Physical Therapy program for an outstanding achievement. We wish all of our graduates continued success in their fields.”
Johnson, a former Tennessee Vols football player, suffered a career-ending injury in 2006 that paralyzed his right arm and hand. He became an in-demand motivational speaker and has helped thousands of people turn adversity into powerful outcomes in all walks of life.
Faculty, supporters and loved ones attended the ceremony to cheer on graduates. The event was also livestreamed from the South College YouTube channel.
The Atlanta campus, which opened in 2018, is located at 2600 Century Parkway NE and offers a wide variety of programs from certificates to doctorates, including career paths in healthcare, education, business, legal studies and technology.
For additional information, visit south.edu/location/atlanta or call admissions at 404-282-3632.
Across its national footprint, South College offers an array of academic programs in business, education, healthcare and other fields. The institution was founded in Knoxville, Tennessee, in 1882 and now includes ten physical campuses and online learning. To learn more about South College, visit south.edu.
About South College
South College serves more than 16,000 students and is proud of its more than 17,000 graduates. The institution offers academic programs at multiple levels, including professional certificates and associate, bachelor’s, master’s, educational specialist and doctoral degree programs via campuses in Knoxville and Nashville, Tennessee; Asheville, North Carolina; Atlanta and Marietta, Georgia; Indianapolis, Indiana; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania; Dallas, Texas; and Orlando, Florida, as well as Online and Competency-Based Education (CBE). South College focuses on ensuring high standards and quality educational offerings, maintaining multiple authorizations and accreditations.
South College’s programs span diverse fields such as business, criminal justice, dental hygiene/assisting, diagnostic medical sonography, nursing, occupational therapy, paralegal studies, physical therapy, radiography, respiratory therapy, physician assistant studies, pharmacy and surgical technology. The institution is dedicated to preparing students with the skills and knowledge needed for the professional opportunities ahead of them. For more information, visit south.edu.
