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Ohio State Spring Commencement 2024 in Ohio Stadium: Photo Gallery

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Caroline Castrucci (left) and Alexandra Criss look to Criss' father moments after earning their degrees from the College of Education and Human Resources during the Ohio State Spring 2024 Commencement held Sunday, May 5, 2024 in Ohio Stadium.
Caroline Castrucci (left) and Alexandra Criss look to Criss' father moments after earning their degrees from the College of Education and Human Resources during the Ohio State Spring 2024 Commencement held Sunday, May 5, 2024 in Ohio Stadium.
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A family cheers their graduate before the Ohio State Spring 2024 Commencement held Sunday, May 5, 2024 in Ohio Stadium.
A family cheers their graduate before the Ohio State Spring 2024 Commencement held Sunday, May 5, 2024 in Ohio Stadium.
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Boyu Zhin tries to make contact with a friend during the Ohio State Spring 2024 Commencement held Sunday, May 5, 2024 in Ohio Stadium. He earned a bachelor's degree from the College of Education and Human Ecology.
Boyu Zhin tries to make contact with a friend during the Ohio State Spring 2024 Commencement held Sunday, May 5, 2024 in Ohio Stadium. He earned a bachelor's degree from the College of Education and Human Ecology.
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The last of more than 12,800 graduates, Alec Robertson, gets his engineering degree from Josh Montgomery (left) and David Tomasko as the ceremony ended at the Ohio State Spring 2024 Commencement held Sunday, May 5, 2024 in Ohio Stadium.
The last of more than 12,800 graduates, Alec Robertson, gets his engineering degree from Josh Montgomery (left) and David Tomasko as the ceremony ended at the Ohio State Spring 2024 Commencement held Sunday, May 5, 2024 in Ohio Stadium.
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A student holds up a program during the Ohio State Spring 2024 Commencement held Sunday, May 5, 2024 in Ohio Stadium.
A student holds up a program during the Ohio State Spring 2024 Commencement held Sunday, May 5, 2024 in Ohio Stadium.
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Maria Khan hugs her sister Sarah as they celebrate getting their degrees while Sarah wears a Kuffiyeh, which is a traditional Palestianian cloth. Sarah Khan said the cloth represents resistance. Maria's degree is a master's in public health; Sarah earned a bachelor's degree in political science. They graduated during the Ohio State Spring 2024 Commencement held Sunday, May 5, 2024 in Ohio Stadium.
Maria Khan hugs her sister Sarah as they celebrate getting their degrees while Sarah wears a Kuffiyeh, which is a traditional Palestianian cloth. Sarah Khan said the cloth represents resistance. Maria's degree is a master's in public health; Sarah earned a bachelor's degree in political science. They graduated during the Ohio State Spring 2024 Commencement held Sunday, May 5, 2024 in Ohio Stadium.
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Seena Ludwig (left) and Elise Hontas celebrate their athletic training degrees during the Ohio State Spring 2024 Commencement held Sunday, May 5, 2024 in Ohio Stadium.
Seena Ludwig (left) and Elise Hontas celebrate their athletic training degrees during the Ohio State Spring 2024 Commencement held Sunday, May 5, 2024 in Ohio Stadium.
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Jacob Arnold takes a picture with cohort including Becca Ross (hidden behind Arnold) Brooke Olson (center) and Casey Gagliardi. They earned degrees from the College of Education and Human Ecology during the Ohio State Spring 2024 Commencement held Sunday, May 5, 2024 in Ohio Stadium.
Jacob Arnold takes a picture with cohort including Becca Ross (hidden behind Arnold) Brooke Olson (center) and Casey Gagliardi. They earned degrees from the College of Education and Human Ecology during the Ohio State Spring 2024 Commencement held Sunday, May 5, 2024 in Ohio Stadium.
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Shanelle Lee holds her diploma during the Ohio State Spring 2024 Commencement held Sunday, May 5, 2024 in Ohio Stadium.
Shanelle Lee holds her diploma during the Ohio State Spring 2024 Commencement held Sunday, May 5, 2024 in Ohio Stadium.
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Commencement cap with "THE" on it during the Ohio State Spring 2024 Commencement held Sunday, May 5, 2024 in Ohio Stadium.
Commencement cap with "THE" on it during the Ohio State Spring 2024 Commencement held Sunday, May 5, 2024 in Ohio Stadium.
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Commencement cap with a loving memory of a graduate's father during the Ohio State Spring 2024 Commencement held Sunday, May 5, 2024 in Ohio Stadium.
Commencement cap with a loving memory of a graduate's father during the Ohio State Spring 2024 Commencement held Sunday, May 5, 2024 in Ohio Stadium.
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Commencement cap with "A sweet ending to a new beginning" during the Ohio State Spring 2024 Commencement held Sunday, May 5, 2024 in Ohio Stadium.
Commencement cap with "A sweet ending to a new beginning" during the Ohio State Spring 2024 Commencement held Sunday, May 5, 2024 in Ohio Stadium.
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Commencement cap decorated with "Ever Look At Someone & Wonder "What Is Going On Inside Their Head?" during the Ohio State Spring 2024 Commencement held Sunday, May 5, 2024 in Ohio Stadium.
Commencement cap decorated with "Ever Look At Someone & Wonder "What Is Going On Inside Their Head?" during the Ohio State Spring 2024 Commencement held Sunday, May 5, 2024 in Ohio Stadium.
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Commencement cap decorated with "Will work for snuggles - neonatal intensive care" during the Ohio State Spring 2024 Commencement held Sunday, May 5, 2024 in Ohio Stadium.
Commencement cap decorated with "Will work for snuggles - neonatal intensive care" during the Ohio State Spring 2024 Commencement held Sunday, May 5, 2024 in Ohio Stadium.
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Commencement cap decorated with "Future teacher" during the Ohio State Spring 2024 Commencement held Sunday, May 5, 2024 in Ohio Stadium.
Commencement cap decorated with "Future teacher" during the Ohio State Spring 2024 Commencement held Sunday, May 5, 2024 in Ohio Stadium.
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Commencement cap decorated with "World's Goodest Teacher" during the Ohio State Spring 2024 Commencement held Sunday, May 5, 2024 in Ohio Stadium.
Commencement cap decorated with "World's Goodest Teacher" during the Ohio State Spring 2024 Commencement held Sunday, May 5, 2024 in Ohio Stadium.
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Commencement cap decorated with "Me? Graduating? Shut Up" during the Ohio State Spring 2024 Commencement held Sunday, May 5, 2024 in Ohio Stadium.
Commencement cap decorated with "Me? Graduating? Shut Up" during the Ohio State Spring 2024 Commencement held Sunday, May 5, 2024 in Ohio Stadium.
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Family members laugh after spotting their graduate during the Ohio State Spring 2024 Commencement held Sunday, May 5, 2024 in Ohio Stadium.
Family members laugh after spotting their graduate during the Ohio State Spring 2024 Commencement held Sunday, May 5, 2024 in Ohio Stadium.
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Commencement address speaker Chris Pan, founder of MyIntent, interacts with the crowd during the Ohio State Spring 2024 Commencement held Sunday, May 5, 2024 in Ohio Stadium.
Commencement address speaker Chris Pan, founder of MyIntent, interacts with the crowd during the Ohio State Spring 2024 Commencement held Sunday, May 5, 2024 in Ohio Stadium.
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Dennis C. Liotta receives an Honorary Degree from Ohio State University President Ted Carter during the Ohio State Spring 2024 Commencement held Sunday, May 5, 2024 in Ohio Stadium.
Dennis C. Liotta receives an Honorary Degree from Ohio State University President Ted Carter during the Ohio State Spring 2024 Commencement held Sunday, May 5, 2024 in Ohio Stadium.
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John M. Murray receives an Honorary Degree from Ohio State University President Ted Carter during the Ohio State Spring 2024 Commencement held Sunday, May 5, 2024 in Ohio Stadium.
John M. Murray receives an Honorary Degree from Ohio State University President Ted Carter during the Ohio State Spring 2024 Commencement held Sunday, May 5, 2024 in Ohio Stadium.
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Stanley D. Ross receives a Distinguished Service Award from Ohio State University President Ted Carter during the Ohio State Spring 2024 Commencement held Sunday, May 5, 2024 in Ohio Stadium.
Stanley D. Ross receives a Distinguished Service Award from Ohio State University President Ted Carter during the Ohio State Spring 2024 Commencement held Sunday, May 5, 2024 in Ohio Stadium.
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Lawrence "Larry" Williamson receives a Distingushed Service Award from Ohio State University President Ted Carter during the Ohio State Spring 2024 Commencement held Sunday, May 5, 2024 in Ohio Stadium.
Lawrence "Larry" Williamson receives a Distingushed Service Award from Ohio State University President Ted Carter during the Ohio State Spring 2024 Commencement held Sunday, May 5, 2024 in Ohio Stadium.
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President Ted Carter speaks during the Ohio State Spring 2024 Commencement held Sunday, May 5, 2024 in Ohio Stadium.
President Ted Carter speaks during the Ohio State Spring 2024 Commencement held Sunday, May 5, 2024 in Ohio Stadium.
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College of Education and Human Ecology Dean Don Pope-Davis presents a diploma to Marcus Garvin during the Ohio State Spring 2024 Commencement held Sunday, May 5, 2024 in Ohio Stadium.
College of Education and Human Ecology Dean Don Pope-Davis presents a diploma to Marcus Garvin during the Ohio State Spring 2024 Commencement held Sunday, May 5, 2024 in Ohio Stadium.
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