PHOTOS: Clark Atlanta University 2023 graduates

News

PHOTOS: Clark Atlanta University 2023 graduates

Clark Atlanta University's 34th commencement was held at Panther Stadium.

Graduates celebrate during Clark Atlanta University's commencement ceremony in Panther Stadium Saturday, May 20, 2023. (Steve Schaefer/steve.schaefer@ajc.com)

Graduates bow their heads in prayer at the beginning of Clark Atlanta University's commencement ceremony in Panther Stadium on Saturday, May 20, 2023. (Steve Schaefer / steve.schaefer@ajc.com)

Past graduates wave as they are introduced during the Clark Atlanta University commencement ceremony in Panther Stadium on Saturday, May 20, 2023. (Steve Schaefer / steve.schaefer@ajc.com)

Graduates - including one with a message for mom - wait for the Clark Atlanta University commencement ceremony to start in Panther Stadium on Saturday, May 20, 2023. (Steve Schaefer/steve.schaefer@ajc.com)

Rae Warner (left) hugs graduates as they enter Panther Stadium for the Clark Atlanta University commencement ceremonies Saturday, May 20, 2023. (Steve Schaefer / steve.schaefer@ajc.com)

People try to get the attention of graduates in Panther Stadium during Clark Atlanta University's commencement ceremony Saturday, May 20, 2023. (Steve Schaefer / steve.schaefer@ajc.com)

People try to get the attention of their friends and family as graduates walk into Panther Stadium for the start of Clark Atlanta University's commencement ceremony Saturday, May 20, 2023. (Steve Schaefer /steve.schaefer@ajc.com)

Graduates celebrate during Clark Atlanta University's commencement ceremony in Panther Stadium on Saturday, May 20, 2023. (Steve Schaefer / steve.schaefer@ajc.com)

A Clark Atlanta University graduate reacts to seeing friends and family when entering Panther Stadium for the commencement ceremony Saturday, May 20, 2023. (Steve Schaefer / steve.schaefer@ajc.com)

Friends and family try to spot their graduates as they walk into Panther Stadium for the start of Clark Atlanta University's commencement ceremony Saturday, May 20, 2023. (Steve Schaefer / steve.schaefer@ajc.com)

A Clark Atlanta University graduate reacts when seeing her friends and family as she enters Panther Stadium for the commencement ceremony Saturday, May 20, 2023. (Steve Schaefer / steve.schaefer@ajc.com)

Clark Atlanta University President George T. French Jr. speaks at the commencement ceremony in Panther Stadium on Saturday, May 20, 2023. (Steve Schaefer / steve.schaefer@ajc.com)

Emotions run high after the doctoral hooding ceremony during the Atlanta University commencement ceremonies in Panther Stadium on Saturday, May 20, 2023. (Steve Schaefer / steve.schaefer@ajc.com)

Jangi McKenzie celebrates after receiving her degree during the Clark Atlanta University commencement ceremony in Panther Stadium on Saturday, May 20, 2023. (Steve Schaefer / steve.schaefer@ajc.com)

People try to get the attention of their friends and family as graduates walk into Panther Stadium for the start of Clark Atlanta University's commencement ceremony Saturday, May 20, 2023. (Steve Schaefer / steve.schaefer@ajc.com)

Friends and family try to spot their graduates as they walk into Panther Stadium for the start of Clark Atlanta University's commencement ceremony Saturday, May 20, 2023. (Steve Schaefer / steve.schaefer@ajc.com)

Emotions run high after the doctoral hooding ceremony during the Atlanta University commencement ceremony in Panther Stadium on Saturday, May 20, 2023. (Steve Schaefer / steve.schaefer@ajc.com)

Clark Atlanta University President George T French Jr. poses for photographs with the graduates after they received their diplomas at the commencement ceremony in Panther Stadium on Saturday, May 20, 2023. (Steve Schaefer / steve.schaefer@ajc.com)

Dr. Latonia Williamson celebrates after receiving her degree during the Atlanta University commencement ceremony in Panther Stadium on Saturday, May 20, 2023. (Steve Schaefer / steve.schaefer@ajc.com)

Friends and family try and stay dry in Panther Stadium before the start of Clark Atlanta University's commencement ceremony Saturday, May 20, 2023. (Steve Schaefer / steve.schaefer@ajc.com)

Friends and family head toward Panther Stadium for Clark Atlanta University's commencement ceremony Saturday, May 20, 2023. (Steve Schaefer / steve.schaefer@ajc.com)

Kelan Carter tries to stay dry and warm with his son Markell while he waits for his wife, Chasty Starks, to graduate during Clark Atlanta University's commencement ceremony Saturday, May 20, 2023. (Steve Schaefer / steve.schaefer@ajc.com)

People try to stay dry and warm before the start of the Clark Atlanta University commencement ceremony in Panther Stadium on Saturday, May 20, 2023. (Steve Schaefer / steve.schaefer@ajc.com)

1/23

Credit: Steve Schaefer

Graduates celebrate during Clark Atlanta University's commencement ceremony in Panther Stadium Saturday, May 20, 2023. (Steve Schaefer/steve.schaefer@ajc.com)

Today's Gallery Headlines

Ice storm warning

PHOTOS: Scenes from icy winter storm in Metro Atlanta

As storm inches closer to Georgia, metro Atlanta braces for ice threat

PHOTOS: Georgia readies for incoming ice storm

01202026 day of protests

PHOTOS: Metro Atlanta ICE protest join national effort

MLK service at Ebenezer

PHOTOS: MLK Day service 2026

More Galleries

aajc 011926 hawks-mlkgame

PHOTOS: Hawks and Bucks in action on MLK Day

PHOTOS: Georgia's first snowfall of the year

PHOTOS: Georgia's first snowfall of the year

atlanta hawks, boston celtics

PHOTOS: Hawks fall at home to Celtics

Georgia basketball vs. Arkansas

PHOTOS: No. 21 Georgia holds off No. 17 Arkansas in men's basketball