WILSON, N.C. — May 4, 2022 — J. Eric Boyette, Secretary for the N.C. Department of Transportation, will be the featured speaker at the 120th annual commencement exercises of Barton College scheduled for Saturday, May 14, on center campus at 10:30 a.m. Dr. Douglas N. Searcy will preside over his seventh commencement program as president of Barton College. Dr. Kevin N. Pennington, vice president for academic affairs, will present the 2022 Class of 255 undergraduate and graduate students. Participating in this year’s commencement ceremony will be students who completed their baccalaureate degree requirements in December 2021 and May 2022, as well as undergraduate candidates who expect to fulfill requirements over the summer. […]