David Mershon of Antioch, Illinois, has received a Master of Science in Computer Science from the Georgia Institute of Technology in Atlanta. Mershon was among about 7,200 undergraduate and graduate students who were awarded degrees during Georgia Tech’s 269th Commencement exercises held December 11-13, 2025. The ceremonies took place at McCamish Pavilion for Ph.D. and bachelor’s degree recipients and at Bobby Dodd Stadium for master’s degree recipients.
The Georgia Institute of Technology is recognized as one of the top public research universities in the United States. According to the institution, it “develops leaders who advance technology and improve the human condition.” The university offers a range of programs including business, computing, design, engineering, liberal arts, and sciences. It also provides professional development and K-12 programs.
Georgia Tech reports an enrollment of more than 56,000 undergraduate and graduate students from 54 U.S. states and territories and over 146 countries. Students attend classes at its main campus in Atlanta, other instructional sites worldwide, or through distance and online learning.
The institute conducts more than $1 billion in research annually for government, industry, and society. For further information about Georgia Tech’s initiatives or student achievements, visit gatech.edu.
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