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Emory graduation

More than 3,500 students received diplomas at Emory University's commencement Monday on the campus quad.

A large-screen monitor captures excited students Monday during the graduation procession at Emory University. The school's 163rd commencement for more than 3,500 students took place at the Emory campus quad. Home Depot co-founder Bernie Marcus delivered the graduation speech.

Deputy University Marshall for Emory College Larry Taulbee leads the Atlanta Pipe Band in the procession Monday.

Pamela Fogel, who majored in sociology, and Amanda Englander, who majored in English, get ready to graduate.

Alison Wolfe majored in business and got her glasses from her mom.

From left: Melvin Weinkle (1942), Myron Steves (1934) and Anne Dunivin (1938) are with the Corpus Cordis Aureum which is Latin for "The Golden Corps of the Heart" -- Emory grads who have graduated more than 50 years ago.

Debra Mitchell (from left), Osie Sanders, Brandon Williams and Kiara Wilson came from Daytona Beach, Fla., to see Michele Mitchell graduate Monday.

Ian Curran graduated Monday with a Ph.D. in religion.

Sociology major Kinda Secret added a fashion touch to her cap and gown.

Shadows of the graduates as they make their way across the quad.

Bernie Marcus, who founded the Georgia Aquarium, recently donated $3 million to build a new Jewish student center at Emory.

The Marcus Institute also works closely with Emory University Medical School to help children with debilitating diseases and conditions.

Ken Andresen, from Charlotte, celebrates with his daughter, Catherine Andresen, who majored in political science and Latin American studies.

Ken Andresen gives his daughter a big hug.

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A large-screen monitor captures excited students Monday during the graduation procession at Emory University. The school's 163rd commencement for more than 3,500 students took place at the Emory campus quad. Home Depot co-founder Bernie Marcus delivered the graduation speech.

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