From staff reports

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — William Seth Hampton, of Nicholasville, graduated from Samford University in a recent commencement ceremony.

Hampton earned a bachelor of science in business administration in accounting from Brock School of Business.

A record 1,240 degrees were awarded this year, topping the previous 2017 record of 1,165; and an estimated 250 students graduated with honors.

In the seven commencement ceremonies, 33 different degree programs were recognized including the first graduates in the Doctor of Physical Therapy, Master of Athletic Training, Master of Science in Respiratory Care, Master of Science in Health Informatics and Bachelor of Science in healthcare administration programs in the College of Health Sciences.

Graduating students represented 28 states, and seven other countries.

Kingdom, Malaysia, China, France, South Korea, Canada and Germany.