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Across Campus - A Photo Essay

Last weekend was big at Old Dominion. The biggest, in fact, in terms of degrees conferred. During three ceremonies May 6 and 7 at the Ted Constant Convocation Center, more than 3,100 doctoral, master's and bachelor's degrees were conferred - the most in the University's history. Photos by Chuck Thomas and David B. Hollingsworth

Spring Commencement Ceremonies

Robert M. Blue, president of Dominion Virginia Power, delivers the keynote address to one of the largest graduating classes at Old Dominion University.

2016 Spring Commencement

The final 2016 graduating class entering Ted Constant Convocation Center for the last of three commencements. David B. Hollingsworth / ODU

Spring Commencement Ceremonies

Carina Wicker poses for the camera while another graduate makes sure he leaves an impression on the seal.

Spring Commencement Ceremonies

Board of Visitors member Jay Harris ’87 has fun with the camera as he walks to the Ted Constant Convocation Center.

Spring Commencement Ceremonies

Bagpipers create a gateway for students before entering the Ted Constant Convocation Center.

Spring Commencement Ceremonies

Theresa Searls’ service dog, Bahia, waits to receive her “Dogterate.”

Spring Commencement Ceremonies

Amr Aloi receives royal treatment as Abdallah Elfarra and Tarek Fouda carries him through the crowd after he graduated.

Spring Commencement Ceremonies

Friends and family gather to take photos after the commencement ceremony.

Spring Commencement Ceremonies

Students are finding more ways to cross the seal during the procession to the Ted Constant Convocation Center.

Spring Commencement Ceremonies

After two days of commencement ceremonies, this motar board says it all.

2016 Spring Commencement

Cansu Kahdemir graduates with her doctorate in philosophy during the spring commencement. David B. Hollingsworth / ODU

2016 Spring Commencement

Sarah Jo White said to her grandson Lukas Jackson, I can call you doctor now. Lukas graduated in the last spring commencement ceremony. David B. Hollingsworth / ODU

2016 Spring Commencement

After graduating with a masters of science in higher education, Solongo Tsomon takes a selfie in front of the lion fountain after the final spring Commencement. David B. Hollingsworth / ODU

2016 Spring Commencement

President John R. Broderick addressing final spring Commencement. David B. Hollingsworth / ODU

2016 Spring Commencement

Friends get one last selfie before the walk to the Ted for first of three commencements. David B. Hollingsworth / ODU

Robert M. Blue, president of Dominion Virginia Power, delivers the keynote address to one of the largest graduating classes at Old Dominion University.

The final 2016 graduating class entering Ted Constant Convocation Center for the last of three commencements. David B. Hollingsworth / ODU

Carina Wicker poses for the camera while another graduate makes sure he leaves an impression on the seal.

Board of Visitors member Jay Harris ’87 has fun with the camera as he walks to the Ted Constant Convocation Center.

Bagpipers create a gateway for students before entering the Ted Constant Convocation Center.

Theresa Searls’ service dog, Bahia, waits to receive her “Dogterate.”

Amr Aloi receives royal treatment as Abdallah Elfarra and Tarek Fouda carries him through the crowd after he graduated.

Friends and family gather to take photos after the commencement ceremony.

Students are finding more ways to cross the seal during the procession to the Ted Constant Convocation Center.

After two days of commencement ceremonies, this motar board says it all.

Cansu Kahdemir graduates with her doctorate in philosophy during the spring commencement. David B. Hollingsworth / ODU

Sarah Jo White said to her grandson Lukas Jackson, I can call you doctor now. Lukas graduated in the last spring commencement ceremony. David B. Hollingsworth / ODU

After graduating with a masters of science in higher education, Solongo Tsomon takes a selfie in front of the lion fountain after the final spring Commencement. David B. Hollingsworth / ODU

President John R. Broderick addressing final spring Commencement. David B. Hollingsworth / ODU

Friends get one last selfie before the walk to the Ted for first of three commencements. David B. Hollingsworth / ODU

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