Photos: 2017 Clark Atlanta University commencement

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Photos: 2017 Clark Atlanta University commencement

Clark Atlanta University held its spring graduation ceremony on Monday, May 22, 2017 at Panther Stadium.

5/22/17 - Atlanta - Graduates cheer as their degrees are conferred. Clark Atlanta University's Panther Stadium was the site of their 28th annual Commencement. Businessman William Pickard gave the commencement address. Rev. Jesse Jackson, who received an honorary degree, also spoke. Panther Stadium, BOB ANDRES /BANDRES@AJC.COM

5/22/17 - Atlanta - Graduates turn their tassels as their degrees are conferred. Clark Atlanta University's Panther Stadium was the site of their 28th annual Commencement. Businessman William Pickard gave the commencement address. Rev. Jesse Jackson, who received an honorary degree, also spoke. Panther Stadium, BOB ANDRES /BANDRES@AJC.COM

5/22/17 - Atlanta - Rev. Jesse Jackson, is congratulated by President Ronald Johnson after he received an honorary degree. He also spoke. Clark Atlanta University's Panther Stadium was the site of their 28th annual Commencement. Businessman William Pickard gave the commencement address. Panther Stadium, BOB ANDRES /BANDRES@AJC.COM

5/22/17 - Atlanta - Katherine Moore (left) and Joylette Hylick accept an honorary degree on behalf of their mother, "Hidden Figures" Katherine Coleman Goble Johnson. Clark Atlanta University's Panther Stadium was the site of their 28th annual Commencement. Businessman William Pickard gave the commencement address. Rev. Jesse Jackson, who received an honorary degree, also spoke. Panther Stadium, BOB ANDRES /BANDRES@AJC.COM

5/22/17 - Atlanta - Doctoral graduates were the first to receive their diplomas. Clark Atlanta University's Panther Stadium was the site of their 28th annual Commencement. Businessman William Pickard gave the commencement address. Rev. Jesse Jackson, who received an honorary degree, also spoke. Panther Stadium, BOB ANDRES /BANDRES@AJC.COM

5/22/17 - Atlanta - Doctoral graduates line up to be hooded. Clark Atlanta University's Panther Stadium was the site of their 28th annual Commencement. Businessman William Pickard gave the commencement address. Rev. Jesse Jackson, who received an honorary degree, also spoke. Panther Stadium, BOB ANDRES /BANDRES@AJC.COM

5/22/17 - Atlanta - U.S. Rep. John Conyers, Jr, receives an honorary degree. Clark Atlanta University's Panther Stadium was the site of their 28th annual Commencement. Businessman William Pickard gave the commencement address. Rev. Jesse Jackson, who received an honorary degree, also spoke. Panther Stadium, BOB ANDRES /BANDRES@AJC.COM

5/22/17 - Atlanta - Businessman William Pickard, Chairman of the Global Automotive Alliance, gave the commencement address. Clark Atlanta University's Panther Stadium was the site of their 28th annual Commencement. Rev. Jesse Jackson, who received an honorary degree, also spoke. Panther Stadium, BOB ANDRES /BANDRES@AJC.COM

5/22/17 - Atlanta - Carolyn Smith Bolton, class of 1947, stands as she is recognized with the Legacy Alumni. Clark Atlanta University's Panther Stadium was the site of their 28th annual Commencement. Businessman William Pickard gave the commencement address. Rev. Jesse Jackson, who received an honorary degree, also spoke. Panther Stadium, BOB ANDRES /BANDRES@AJC.COM

5/22/17 - Atlanta - School president Ronald Johnson address the graduates. Clark Atlanta University's Panther Stadium was the site of their 28th annual Commencement. Businessman William Pickard gave the commencement address. Rev. Jesse Jackson, who received an honorary degree, also spoke. Panther Stadium, BOB ANDRES /BANDRES@AJC.COM

5/22/17 - Atlanta - Gregory Morrison, Chair, Clark Atlanta University Board of Trustees, addresses the graduates. Clark Atlanta University's Panther Stadium was the site of their 28th annual Commencement. Businessman William Pickard gave the commencement address. Rev. Jesse Jackson, who received an honorary degree, also spoke. Panther Stadium, BOB ANDRES /BANDRES@AJC.COM

5/22/17 - Atlanta - Family members watch as graduates enter the stadium during the processional. Clark Atlanta University's Panther Stadium was the site of their 28th annual Commencement. Businessman William Pickard gave the commencement address. Rev. Jesse Jackson, who received an honorary degree, also spoke. Panther Stadium, BOB ANDRES /BANDRES@AJC.COM

5/22/17 - Atlanta - Some graduates look toward the stands and family members, while others are on their phones as they enter during the Processional. Clark Atlanta University's Panther Stadium was the site of their 28th annual Commencement. Businessman William Pickard gave the commencement address. Rev. Jesse Jackson, who received an honorary degree also spoke. Panther Stadium, BOB ANDRES /BANDRES@AJC.COM

5/22/17 - Atlanta - Some graduates look toward the stands and family members, while others are on their phones as they enter during the Processional. Clark Atlanta University's Panther Stadium was the site of their 28th annual Commencement. Businessman William Pickard gave the commencement address. Rev. Jesse Jackson, who received an honorary degree, also spoke. Panther Stadium, BOB ANDRES /BANDRES@AJC.COM

5/22/17 - Atlanta - Family members watch as graduates enter the stadium during the processional. Clark Atlanta University's Panther Stadium was the site of their 28th annual Commencement. Businessman William Pickard gave the commencement address. Rev. Jesse Jackson, who received an honorary degree, also spoke. Panther Stadium, BOB ANDRES /BANDRES@AJC.COM

5/22/17 - Atlanta - Some graduates look toward the stands and family members, while others are on their phones as they enter during the Processional. Clark Atlanta University's Panther Stadium was the site of their 28th annual Commencement. Businessman William Pickard gave the commencement address. Rev. Jesse Jackson, who received an honorary degree, also spoke. Panther Stadium, BOB ANDRES /BANDRES@AJC.COM

5/22/17 - Atlanta - Family members look for the Processional to begin. Clark Atlanta University's Panther Stadium was the site of their 28th annual Commencement. Businessman William Pickard gave the commencement address. Rev. Jesse Jackson, who received an honorary degree, also spoke. Panther Stadium, BOB ANDRES /BANDRES@AJC.COM

5/22/17 - Atlanta - Graduates enter the stadium during the processional. Clark Atlanta University's Panther Stadium was the site of their 28th annual Commencement. Businessman William Pickard gave the commencement address. Rev. Jesse Jackson, who received an honorary degree also spoke. Panther Stadium, BOB ANDRES /BANDRES@AJC.COM

5/22/17 - Atlanta - Family members watch as graduates enter the stadium during the processional. Clark Atlanta University's Panther Stadium was the site of their 28th annual Commencement. Businessman William Pickard gave the commencement address. Rev. Jesse Jackson, who received an honorary degree also spoke. Panther Stadium, BOB ANDRES /BANDRES@AJC.COM

5/22/17 - Atlanta - Family members watch as graduates enter the stadium during the processional. Clark Atlanta University's Panther Stadium was the site of their 28th annual Commencement. Businessman William Pickard gave the commencement address. Rev. Jesse Jackson, who received an honorary degree also spoke. Panther Stadium, BOB ANDRES /BANDRES@AJC.COM

5/22/17 - Atlanta - Graduates walk from the student center to the stadium for graduation. Clark Atlanta University's Panther Stadium was the site of their 28th annual Commencement. Businessman William Pickard gave the commencement address. Rev. Jesse Jackson, who received an honorary degree, also spoke. Panther Stadium, BOB ANDRES /BANDRES@AJC.COM

5/22/17 - Atlanta - Andrece Brady gets ready for the procession with other graduates. Clark Atlanta University's Panther Stadium was the site of their 28th annual Commencement. Businessman William Pickard gave the commencement address. Rev. Jesse Jackson, who received an honorary degree, also spoke. Panther Stadium, BOB ANDRES /BANDRES@AJC.COM

5/22/17 - Atlanta - Legacy Alumni members are driven to the ceremony. Clark Atlanta University's Panther Stadium was the site of their 28th annual Commencement. Businessman William Pickard gave the commencement address. Rev. Jesse Jackson, who received an honorary degree, also spoke. Panther Stadium, BOB ANDRES /BANDRES@AJC.COM

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5/22/17 - Atlanta - Graduates cheer as their degrees are conferred. Clark Atlanta University's Panther Stadium was the site of their 28th annual Commencement. Businessman William Pickard gave the commencement address. Rev. Jesse Jackson, who received an honorary degree, also spoke. Panther Stadium, BOB ANDRES /BANDRES@AJC.COM

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