The Northwestern Class of 2017 graduated on June 16, 2017 as friends and family gathered at Ryan Field to celebrate their achievement. Tennis legend and activist Billie Jean King addressed the class as 2017’s Commencement Speaker and encouraged the graduates to give back throughout their lives. Commencement concluded smoothly as graduates celebrated with their loved ones and began a new chapter in their lives.
Take a look at some snapshots of Commencement 2017.
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Check out more images from Commencement 2017 here.
Don’t miss other great moments from Northwestern’s Commencement ceremonies. Check out the links below for pictures of the individual ceremonies! For more stories and videos, visit Northwestern’s Commencement page.
- President’s Reception
- Posse Graduation
- Baccalaureate 2017
- March Back Through the Arch
- Senior Class Photo
For more stories and videos, visit Northwestern’s Commencement page.