(CNN) DeEbony Groves, 21, had dreams of walking across the stage and receiving her diploma in social work, which she had been working hard towards for several years. But on April 22, her life was cut short when a gunman entered the Waffle House where she was eating with friends. On Saturday night, Belmont University in Nashville paid tribute to Groves before her mother, Shirl Baker, walked across the stage to accept her daughter's diploma on her behalf. Shooting victim DeEbony Groves"Almost two weeks ago, our community suffered an unimaginable loss," said Robert Fisher, President of Belmont University . Belmont University announced that it has renamed a social work scholarship in DeEbony's honor so that "her legacy will live on" through the scholarship which will "provide financial support and encouragement to generations of social work majors at Belmont University."

Source: CNN May 06, 2018 16:18 UTC