{"id":155919,"date":"2024-12-14T11:16:56","date_gmt":"2024-12-14T16:16:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/webapp2.wright.edu\/web1\/newsroom\/?p=155919"},"modified":"2024-12-16T14:40:04","modified_gmt":"2024-12-16T19:40:04","slug":"nearly-1100-students-celebrate-graduation-during-wright-states-fall-commencement-ceremonies","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/webapp2.wright.edu\/web1\/newsroom\/2024\/12\/14\/nearly-1100-students-celebrate-graduation-during-wright-states-fall-commencement-ceremonies\/","title":{"rendered":"Nearly 1,100 students celebrate graduation during Wright State\u2019s fall commencement ceremonies"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Nearly 1,100 students celebrated the culmination of their education journeys during Wright State University\u2019s landmark 100th commencement ceremony in the Wright State Nutter Center on Friday, Dec. 13, and Saturday, Dec. 14.<\/p>\n

The 1,070 graduates joined more than 120,000 alumni who are making a difference throughout Raider Country, all over Ohio, across the nation and around the world.<\/p>\n

Wright State University President Sue Edwards urged graduates to embrace the opportunities that lie ahead with open hearts and open minds.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe path ahead has endless possibilities,\u201d Edwards said. \u201cAlways remember that only you are in control of your destiny and happiness. You have the power to change.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cBe your authentic self, seize every moment, pursue your passions with purpose, and never lose sight of the incredible potential that lies within each and every one of you\u201d she said.<\/p>\n

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She told graduates to set their sights on the brightest of futures.<\/p>\n

\u201cVisualize where you are going and make a plan for turning that vision into your new reality. Go out there and always be your best and show the world just what Wright State Raiders are truly made of,\u201d Edward said. \u201cI cannot wait to see all that you will achieve in your lives and how you will make your mark on this world,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n

Commencement also featured a short congratulatory video from Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine.<\/p>\n

The summer and fall classes of 2024 include graduates with 537 bachelor\u2019s degrees, 480 master\u2019s degrees, 34 doctoral degrees and 16 associate degrees.<\/p>\n

The classes feature 279 international students from 22 different countries. India boasts the largest number of international graduates, with 231.<\/p>\n

The youngest graduating student is 19, earning a bachelor\u2019s degree in psychology. The oldest graduate is 66, earning a bachelor\u2019s degree in nursing.<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>Graduates by college:<\/strong><\/p>\n