May 21, 2017

Commencement 2017 Photos

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Lafayette celebrated its 182nd Commencement on May 20. View photos from throughout the day.

View hundreds of Commencement images on Flickr.

Shared Moments Before the Ceremony

Three graduates pose for a photograph in front of a war memorial

Students begin the walk to Commencement from Kirby Sports Center.

Students wearing their caps and gowns stand in line on the way to Commencement.

Dean of Students Paul McLoughlin leads the students.

Two students smile as they walk at Commencement.

The Ceremony

Professors Alan Childs, Larry Malinconico, and Rex Ahene

Students lead the singing of America the Beautiful.

President Alison Byerly joins in the singing of America the Beautiful.

Meredith Monk receives her honorary degree.

The graduates listen to Ron Chernow.

Biographer Ron Chernow gives his address.

President Alison Byerly

Clerk of the Faculty Rob Root

Board of Trustees Chairman Ed Ahart

Valedictorians Carli Jones ’17, Steven Nesbit ’17, and Samantha Yu ’17

A Commencement cap for the Class of 2017

Valerie Melson 17 presents the sword of the Marquis de Lafayette to the Class of 2017.

Pepper Prize winner Valerie Melson

Hugs and Celebration

Friends celebrate after the Commencement ceremony.

The President’s Reception

USMC Commissioning Ceremony for Justin Hoot ’16

Baccalaureate

Professor Bob Weiner

College Chaplain Alex Hendrickson

President Alison Byerly

Two women hug after the Baccalaureate service.

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