Photos from Wright State University’s 73rd commencement Saturday, June 11, at the Wright State Nutter Center.
- A common sight at the Wright State University Nutter Center during graduation, a student waves to family members in the seats.
- Musical theatre major Darian Taschner sings the “Star-Spangled Banner” at graduation.
- Doctoral graduate Laxminath Tumburu poses with his director Michele Wheatly, Ph.D.
- In full academic regalia, Wright State University faculty members watched as their students walked at commencement.
- Many students wore sashes at graduation representing student organizations or programs in which they participated.
- Even the mortar boards were smiling at graduation.
- Applications were received for 2,382 degrees: 1,530 bachelor’s degrees, 756 master’s degrees, 47 doctorates and 49 associate degrees.
- Quoting Oprah Winfrey, Eleanor Roosevelt and John Wooden, Wright State University President David R. Hopkins encouraged one of the largest classes of students to graduate from the university to continue serving others, meeting new people and changing lives.









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