09-05-2025
SSU holds ceremonial pinning ceremony for spring graduates
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV) – Thursday, Savannah State University (SSU) held its ceremonial pinning ceremony for members of the spring 2025 graduating class. The Alumni Pinning Ceremony marks transition between student and members of the SSU National Alumni Association. More than 100 alumni pinners and 150 graduating seniors participated in the ceremony.
Graduating seniors receiving a bachelor's or master's degree were eligible to participate. Only alumni of SSU are eligible to pin graduating seniors.
Vannessa Miller Kaigler, who received both her bachelor's degree in political science in 1983 and her master's in public administration in 1992 from SSU, delivered the keynote address to the graduates.
'My education at Savannah State University was not confined to textbooks or lecture halls,' Kaigler said. 'Here, I learned about capacity, my ability to grow beyond what I thought possible. I know that this university has shaped you into leaders who are ready to serve, to innovate, and to elevate. Wherever life takes you next, carry with you the lessons from here.'
Marius Davis, SSU director of alumni relations, said, 'The Pinning has become one of SSU's signature programs. 'We are always excited to welcome students to the ranks of alumni and witness their impact on society as they prove that you truly can get anywhere from Savannah State University.'
Davis went on to say, 'The pinning ceremony was established to recognize our new graduates and usher them into alumni status in a formal way.'
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