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Home / News / University News / Photos: 2017 Summer Commencement

Photos: 2017 Summer Commencement

Published: August 8, 2017 | 9:21 am | SHARE: Share on FacebookTweet

FSU graduate, Rashard Johnson is the first in his family to graduate from college.
FSU Grad, Samantha Dworkin smiles for the camera before the ceremony begins.
Ph.D. graduate, Christopher Harris earned a doctoral degree in music with an emphasis in choral music education.
Of the 2,500 students graduating this summer, about 1,500 participated in the ceremony.
FSU President John Thrasher presided over the Aug. 5 ceremony at the Donald L. Tucker Civic Center.
FSU Student Veteran, Kendrick Richardson led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Student Body President Kyle Hill also addressed graduates and reminded them that they will forever be united by their “Seminole Identity.”
Martin, an FSU alumnus and Hall of Fame coach, delivered a lighthearted and unique commencement speech filled with photos of campus evolution mixed with inspiring videos and memorabilia.
Martin, an FSU alumnus and Hall of Fame coach, delivered a lighthearted and unique commencement speech filled with photos of campus evolution mixed with inspiring videos and memorabilia.
Summer commencement graduates were all smiles greeting President Thrasher as their names were announced.
Summer commencement graduates were all smiles greeting President Thrasher as their names were announced.
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