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Spring Commencement

Introducing the Class of 2023

By Miami University

May 16^th, 2023

A milestone moment

Miami University celebrates the Class of 2023 during the 184th spring commencement ceremony at Yager Stadium on Saturday, May 13. Below, a graduating senior sports a decorated mortar board with the message, "All I am & hope to be I owe to those who BELIEVED in me."

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Graduating seniors share commencement day moments with friends.

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Faces in the crowd

Below, a graduate wearing her cap and gown stands in front of friends and family holding images of her in her cap and gown.

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Pomp and circumstance

Left, Miami President Gregory Crawford greets students as he walks to the stage in Yager Stadium. Right, commencement speaker Nicole Fleetwood '94 walks with the president as Miami Ambassador Dr. Renate Crawford follows.

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4,555 degrees and plenty of memories

This image captures a view from the stage in Yager Stadium, where 4,555 degree candidates were joined by friends, family, and Miami University faculty and administrators. The top 10 degrees conferred: Finance 361, Marketing 296, Psychology 211, Biology 152, Nursing 138, Computer Science 137, Political Science 118, Kinesiology 117, Strategic Communication 110, and Accountancy 108.

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Circling back to Miami

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Reflecting on their Miami experience

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Soaking in the moment

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President Crawford and Miami Ambassador Dr. Renate Crawford take a moment to pose with two graduates.

Capping off their Miami experience

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Watch our short recap video

Footnotes

Photos by Scott Kissell and Jeff Sabo; video by Zach Burnett and Cam Johnson; audio by James Loy, University Communications and Marketing

FootNotes

Photos by Scott Kissell and Jeff Sabo; video by Zach Burnett and Cam Johnson; audio by James Loy, University Communications and Marketing

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