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Georgia State University Graduation

Georgia State University celebrates their 98th Commencement Exercises at the Georgia Dome on Saturday, May 11, 2013.

May 11, 2013 Atlanta - Chris Hughes, a founder of Facebook and editor-in-chief and publisher of The New Republic, delivers the keynote address during the 98th Commencement Exercises for Georgia State University at the Georgia Dome on Saturday, May 11, 2013. HYOSUB SHIN / HSHIN@AJC.COM

Victoria Clay (center), Early Childhood Education major, decorates her cap to show her appreciation to her parents during the 98th Commencement Exercises for Georgia State University at the Georgia Dome on Saturday, May 11, 2013.

Georgia State University graduates (from left) Kayla Pansy, Kyrstin Bell and Cayla Roby hold each other to congratulate during the 98th Commencement Exercises for Georgia State University at the Georgia Dome on Saturday, May 11, 2013.

Jamesha English (third from left), psychology major, and other graduates wave to their family members and friends during the 98th Commencement Exercises for Georgia State University at the Georgia Dome on Saturday, May 11, 2013.

Georgia State University graduates wave to their family members and friends in the audience during the 98th Commencement Exercises for Georgia State University at the Georgia Dome on Saturday, May 11, 2013.

Samaria Smith (center), philosophy major, can't hide her joy as she finds her family in the audience during the 98th Commencement Exercises for Georgia State University at the Georgia Dome on Saturday, May 11, 2013.

Taylor Brooks (center) celebrates at the end of the 98th Commencement Exercises for Georgia State University at the Georgia Dome on Saturday, May 11, 2013.

Georgia State University graduates, including Jasmine Stephens (center), shows their excitements during the 98th Commencement Exercises for Georgia State University at the Georgia Dome on Saturday, May 11, 2013.

Family members and friends cheer as the graduating class of 2013 enters during the 98th Commencement Exercises for Georgia State University at the Georgia Dome on Saturday, May 11, 2013.

Saima Masud (left) and Mariam Diallo celebrate at the end of the 98th Commencement Exercises for Georgia State University at the Georgia Dome on Saturday, May 11, 2013.

Erika Thomas (foreground), Computer Information System major, holds her sign to celebrate during the 98th Commencement Exercises for Georgia State University at the Georgia Dome on Saturday, May 11, 2013.

Cuong Le (foreground) waves to families and friends as he and other gradates during the 98th Commencement Exercises for Georgia State University at the Georgia Dome on Saturday, May 11, 2013.

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Georgia State University celebrates their 98th Commencement Exercises at the Georgia Dome on Saturday, May 11, 2013.

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