DAYTON, TN (05/13/2013)(readMedia)-- Lia Johnson of Davenport, IA, was among 187 graduates who received their diplomas in commencement exercises May 11 at Bryan College.

During the services the college awarded 19 Master's degrees, 60 Bachelor of Arts degrees, 107 Bachelor of Science degrees, and one Associate's degree. In addition, 13 members of the Bryan College Class of 1963 were presented Golden Anniversary diplomas in recognition of 50 years since their graduation.

Lia, daughter of Howard and Susan Johnson, received the Bachelor of Arts degree, with honors, in liberal arts: arts and humanities option.

Bryan is a Christian liberal arts college offering two Master's degrees and Bachelor's degrees in 20 areas. The college has been recognized by U.S. News & World Report for 17 consecutive years as being among the Top Tier of Southern comprehensive colleges.