Every year, thousands of students look for ways to express themselves at graduation. A tradition on many campuses is to decorate mortarboards to stand out in the crowd. Here are a few from ODU's May graduation ceremonies. Photos Chuck Thomas and Nicholas Clark/ODU
This student celebrates a cybersecurity master's degree.
Graduates use their mortarboards to express themselves.
SpongeBob SquarePants helps this graduate get a message across.
This student expresses gratitude for reaching a new height.
A dental hygiene student celebrates graduation day.
One of ODU's newest graduates delivers a powerful message.
Winnie-the-Pooh believes in you - and in this graduate.
This nursing student celebrates getting a bachelor's degree.
This graduate knows that she is going places with her degree.
This graduate dons a replica of London's Emirates Stadium.
This graduate colorfully celebrates her degree.
One of ODU's military graduates is ready to take flight.
This graduate has his ducks in a row.
A member of the Class of 2023 enters Kornblau Field at S.B. Ballard Stadium.
Graduation was heaven-sent for this student.
This student celebrates a cybersecurity master's degree.
Graduates use their mortarboards to express themselves.
SpongeBob SquarePants helps this graduate get a message across.
This student expresses gratitude for reaching a new height.
A dental hygiene student celebrates graduation day.
One of ODU's newest graduates delivers a powerful message.
Winnie-the-Pooh believes in you - and in this graduate.
This nursing student celebrates getting a bachelor's degree.
This graduate knows that she is going places with her degree.
This graduate dons a replica of London's Emirates Stadium.
This graduate colorfully celebrates her degree.
One of ODU's military graduates is ready to take flight.
This graduate has his ducks in a row.
A member of the Class of 2023 enters Kornblau Field at S.B. Ballard Stadium.
Graduation was heaven-sent for this student.