TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — Elizabeth Janine Theriot of LaPlace recently graduated from the University of Alabama with a master of fine arts. A total of 5,716 degrees were awarded during the spring commencement, held May 3-5.

University of Alabama offers its students a premier educational, cultural and social experience with more than 200 undergraduate, graduate and professional programs. The campus gives students the opportunity to interact with faculty performing cutting-edge research.