Photos: FSU celebrates summer graduates with messages of resilience, perseverance and respect for others

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FSU President Richard McCullough welcomes graduates and their guests during one of FSU's summer 2024 commencement ceremonies Friday, Aug. 2, 2024, at the Donald L. Tucker Civic Center. (FSU Photography)
The platform party processes into one of FSU's summer 2024 commencement ceremonies Friday, Aug. 2, 2024, at the Donald L. Tucker Civic Center. (FSU Photography)
FSU President Richard McCullough and First Lady Jai Vartikar walk into FSU's summer 2024 commencement ceremony Friday, Aug. 2, 2024, at the Donald L. Tucker Civic Center. (FSU Photography)
The Seminole Tribe of Florida Color Guard during one of FSU's summer commencement ceremonies Friday, Aug. 2, 2024, at the Donald L. Tucker Civic Center. (FSU Photography)
Florida State University Provost Jim Clark congratulates graduates during the summer commencement Friday, Aug. 2, 2024, at the Donald L. Tucker Civic Center. (FSU Photography)
Dean of The Graduate School Mark Riley addresses the audience at one of FSU's summer commencement ceremonies Friday, Aug. 2, 2024, at the Donald L. Tucker Civic Center. (FSU Photography)
Former Florida State quarterback and Heisman Trophy winner Charlie Ward speaks to graduates as Florida State University hosts its summer graduation ceremonies on Aug. 2, 2024. (Matthew McConnell/Florida State University)
Former Florida State quarterback and Heisman Trophy winner Charlie Ward speaks to graduates as Florida State University hosts its summer graduation ceremonies on Aug. 2, 2024. (Matthew McConnell/Florida State University)
President Richard McCullough congratulates a graduate during one of FSU's summer commencement ceremonies Friday, Aug. 2, 2024, at the Donald L. Tucker Civic Center. (FSU Photography Services)
Florida State University graduates celebrate during one of FSU's summer commencement ceremonies Friday, Aug. 2, 2024, at the Donald L. Tucker Civic Center. (FSU Photography)
President Richard McCullough congratulates a graduate during one of FSU's summer commencement ceremonies Friday, Aug. 2, 2024, at the Donald L. Tucker Civic Center. (FSU Photography Services)
Florida State University graduates celebrate during one of FSU's summer commencement ceremonies Friday, Aug. 2, 2024, at the Donald L. Tucker Civic Center. (FSU Photography)
President Richard McCullough congratulates a graduate during one of FSU's summer commencement ceremonies Friday, Aug. 2, 2024, at the Donald L. Tucker Civic Center. (FSU Photography Services)
Florida State University graduates celebrate during one of FSU's summer commencement ceremonies Friday, Aug. 2, 2024, at the Donald L. Tucker Civic Center. (FSU Photography)
Florida State University graduates celebrate during one of FSU's Summer 2024 commencement ceremonies Friday, Aug. 2, at the Donald L. Tucker Civic Center. (FSU Photography)
Florida State University graduates celebrate during one of FSU's summer commencement ceremonies Friday, Aug. 2, 2024, at the Donald L. Tucker Civic Center. (FSU Photography)
Florida State University graduates celebrate during one of FSU's summer commencement ceremonies Friday, Aug. 2, 2024, at the Donald L. Tucker Civic Center. (FSU Photography)
Florida State University graduates celebrate during one of FSU's summer commencement ceremonies Friday, Aug. 2, 2024, at the Donald L. Tucker Civic Center. (FSU Photography)
President Richard McCullough congratulates a graduate during one of FSU's summer commencement ceremonies Friday, Aug. 2, 2024, at the Donald L. Tucker Civic Center. (FSU Photography Services)
Florida State University graduates celebrate during one of FSU's summer commencement ceremonies Friday, Aug. 2, 2024, at the Donald L. Tucker Civic Center. (FSU Photography)
President Richard McCullough congratulates a graduate during one of FSU's summer commencement ceremonies Friday, Aug. 2, 2024, at the Donald L. Tucker Civic Center. (FSU Photography Services)
President Richard McCullough congratulates a graduate during one of FSU's summer 2024 commencement ceremonies Friday, Aug. 2, at the Donald L. Tucker Civic Center. (FSU Photography Services)
FSU Student Body President Jackson Boisvert addresses graduates and guests during one of FSU's summer 2024 commencement ceremonies Friday, Aug. 2, at the Donald L. Tucker Civic Center. (FSU Photography)
Florida State University graduates celebrate during one of FSU's summer commencement ceremonies Friday, Aug. 2, 2024, at the Donald L. Tucker Civic Center. (FSU Photography)
Tim Cerio, president, CEO and executive director of Citizens Property Insurance, addresses students during FSU's summer 2024 7 p.m. commencement ceremony Friday, Aug. 2, 2024, at the Donald L. Tucker Civic Center. (FSU Photography)
Florida State University graduates celebrate during one of FSU's Summer 2024 commencement ceremonies Friday, Aug. 2, at the Donald L. Tucker Civic Center. (FSU Photography)
Joe O'Shea, Associate Provost and Dean of Undergraduate Studies at Florida State University, participates in commencement Friday, Aug. 2, 2024, at the Donald L. Tucker Civic Center. (FSU Photography)