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<p><strong>Okatie’s McAlister graduates from Bradley</strong></p>
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<p>Okatie native Richard McAlister graduated with a BSME in Mechanical Engineering Biomedical Engineering from Bradley University in May. McAlister was among the 1,000-plus students who earned degrees. Bradley University is a top-ranked, private university in Peoria, Ill.</p>
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<p><strong>4 area students graduate from Coastal Carolina</strong></p>
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<p>Coastal Carolina University recognized nearly 1,200 students during its in-person Spring 2021 commencement ceremonies, held Friday, May 7, and Saturday, May 8, in Brooks Stadium. Among the graduates were: Devin Hyatt of Beaufort (29907), Will Durbin of Beaufort (29907), Xavier Jackson of Beaufort (29902) and Anna Mayfield of Okatie (29909).</p>
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<p>Coastal Carolina University is a dynamic, public comprehensive liberal arts institution located in Conway, located just minutes from the resort area of Myrtle Beach.</p>
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