CLEMSON, S.C. — Skyler Beau Melton of Wadesboro graduated from Clemson University on Dec. 17 with a bachelor of science in biological sciences, the university has announced.

Melton was among 1,275 students who received degrees in the graduation ceremony at Bon Secours Wellness Arena in Greenville, South Carolina.

Ranked No. 21 among national public universities, Clemson University is a major, land-grant, science- and engineering-oriented research university.