Wright State University honored more than 2,000 graduates during its spring 2013 commencement ceremony April 27 in the Wright State Nutter Center.
Spring commencement includes 2,063 applications for degrees: 49 associate degrees, 1,302 bachelor’s degrees, 583 master’s and 129 doctoral degrees, including 107 medical degrees.
- The big day was formal for some and stylishly informal for others.
- As is customary, Wright State faculty watched proudly as their students achieved their dreams.
- Thumbs up all the way around the Nutter Center Saturday.
- Women composed the majority of Wright State’s spring graduating class.
- Each student waited patiently for his or her name to be called.
- Four-star Air Force General Janet Wolfenbarger was given the honorary doctorate.
- Wright State is a leader in teacher education. This mortar board identifies one of many education graduates who recieved their master’s degree.
- S. Narayanan said he would remember this commencement forever because it was his first as provost.
- Wright State graduated over 2,000 students this spring.
- Graduates were encouraged to savor their accomplishment but also appreciate their support network of family and friends during the special day.
- Wright State staff members Seth Bauguess and Cory MacPherson were two of many university employees who recieved degrees.
- Srilatha Pasupuleti smiles as she celebrates getting her MBA.
- Overcome with shock and joy, many students could not believe the day had finally arrived.
- There was no shortage of smiles and hugs at spring commencement.
- After a couple hours of pomp and circumstance, it was time to celebrate.
- Nursing graduates pitched their customary confetti in celebration.
- For some students, getting a college degree is truly a dream come true.