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Degrees of Excitement

5/16/2024, 6 p.m.
Virginia Union University’s undergraduates walk in and later turn their tassels symbolizing their transition from candidate to graduate during the …
Virginia Union University’s undergraduates walk in and later turn their tassels symbolizing their transition from candidate to graduate during the 125th commencement exercises Saturday, May 11, the University’s campus.

VUU, Photos by Regina H. Boone/Richmond Free Press

Bahamian family and friends of a Virginia Union University graduate proudly celebrate their graduate’s accomplishments during the processional of VUU’s commencement exercises.

Bahamian family and friends of a Virginia Union University graduate proudly celebrate their graduate’s accomplishments during the processional of VUU’s commencement exercises.

Zakyia Armstrong, 26, of Suffolk, Va., a first generation graduate with a degree in biology, celebrates with bunches of flowers given to her following the graduation.

Zakyia Armstrong, 26, of Suffolk, Va., a first generation graduate with a degree in biology, celebrates with bunches of flowers given to her following the graduation.

VSU, Photos by Julianne Tripp Hillian

Alexis Renee Williams shows excitement at graduation.

Alexis Renee Williams shows excitement at graduation.

Taylor Alexis Collins, Alexis McNair and Aliyah Mariah Mayers stand to be recognized as the highest ranking graduates during Virginia State University’s Spring Commencement ceremony.

Taylor Alexis Collins, Alexis McNair and Aliyah Mariah Mayers stand to be recognized as the highest ranking graduates during Virginia State University’s Spring Commencement ceremony.

Lucious Edwards, Jr. shakes hands with L. Douglas Wilder after Mr. Edwards received an Honorary Doctorate Humane Letters during Virginia State University’s Spring Commencement ceremony in recognition of his service to VSU.

Lucious Edwards, Jr. shakes hands with L. Douglas Wilder after Mr. Edwards received an Honorary Doctorate Humane Letters during Virginia State University’s Spring Commencement ceremony in recognition of his service to VSU.

VCU Photos by Sandra Sellars/Richmond Free Press

Virginia Commonwealth University students protest as Gov. Glenn Youngkin delivers his commencement address at the Greater Richmond Convention Center.

Virginia Commonwealth University students protest as Gov. Glenn Youngkin delivers his commencement address at the Greater Richmond Convention Center.

Graduates celebrate after receiving degrees at Virginia Commonwealth University at the Greater Richmond Convention Center.

Graduates celebrate after receiving degrees at Virginia Commonwealth University at the Greater Richmond Convention Center.