PHOTOS: Emory University Spring 2019 Commencement

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PHOTOS: Emory University Spring 2019 Commencement

Emory students sing the Alma Mater to close the ceremony. Claire E. Sterk, the university's 20th president, presided over the 174th commencement exercises on Monday, May 13, 2019. Andrew Young, former Atlanta mayor and civil rights activist, delivered the keynote address. Bob Andres / bandres@ajc.com

Claire Barnes (from left), Maya Bornstein, Professor Eri Saikawa, and Halle Bradshaw share a laugh as they line up for the processional. Claire E. Sterk, the university's 20th president, presided over the 174th commencement exercises on Monday, May 13, 2019. Andrew Young, former Atlanta mayor and civil rights activist, delivered the keynote address. Bob Andres / bandres@ajc.com

Students gather outside the Carlos Museum to line up for the processional. Claire E. Sterk, the university's 20th president, presided over the 174th commencement exercises on Monday, May 13, 2019. Andrew Young, former Atlanta mayor and civil rights activist, delivered the keynote address. Bob Andres / bandres@ajc.com

Helena Baffoe-Bonnie gets ready for the processional. Claire E. Sterk, the university's 20th president, presided over the 174th commencement exercises on Monday, May 13, 2019. Andrew Young, former Atlanta mayor and civil rights activist, delivered the keynote address. Bob Andres / bandres@ajc.com

Leotie Hakkila (left) and Jamie Guillen share a laugh as they line up for the processional. Claire E. Sterk, the university's 20th president, presided over the 174th commencement exercises on Monday, May 13, 2019. Andrew Young, former Atlanta mayor and civil rights activist, delivered the keynote address. Bob Andres / bandres@ajc.com

Graduates line up for the processional. Claire E. Sterk, the university's 20th president, presided over the 174th commencement exercises on Monday, May 13, 2019. Andrew Young, former Atlanta mayor and civil rights activist, delivered the keynote address. Bob Andres / bandres@ajc.com

Graduates faces display a variety of emotions as they enter the quad during the processional. Claire E. Sterk, the university's 20th president, presided over the 174th commencement exercises on Monday, May 13, 2019. Andrew Young, former Atlanta mayor and civil rights activist, delivered the keynote address. Bob Andres / bandres@ajc.com

Family members try get a view of their graduates during the processional. Claire E. Sterk, the university's 20th president, presided over the 174th commencement exercises on Monday, May 13, 2019. Andrew Young, former Atlanta mayor and civil rights activist, delivered the keynote address. Bob Andres / bandres@ajc.com

Graduates faces display a variety of emotions as they enter the quad during the processional. Claire E. Sterk, the university's 20th president, presided over the 174th commencement exercises on Monday, May 13, 2019. Andrew Young, former Atlanta mayor and civil rights activist, delivered the keynote address. Bob Andres / bandres@ajc.com

Graduates faces display a variety of emotions as they enter the quad during the processional. Claire E. Sterk, the university's 20th president, presided over the 174th commencement exercises on Monday, May 13, 2019. Andrew Young, former Atlanta mayor and civil rights activist, delivered the keynote address. Bob Andres / bandres@ajc.com

Family members try get a view of their graduates during the processional. Claire E. Sterk, the university's 20th president, presided over the 174th commencement exercises on Monday, May 13, 2019. Andrew Young, former Atlanta mayor and civil rights activist, delivered the keynote address. Bob Andres / bandres@ajc.com

Graduates cast big shadows as they enter the quad during the processional. Claire E. Sterk, the university's 20th president, presided over the 174th commencement exercises on Monday, May 13, 2019. Andrew Young, former Atlanta mayor and civil rights activist, delivered the keynote address. Bob Andres / bandres@ajc.com

Family members try get a view of their graduates during the processional. Claire E. Sterk, the university's 20th president, presided over the 174th commencement exercises on Monday, May 13, 2019. Andrew Young, former Atlanta mayor and civil rights activist, delivered the keynote address. Bob Andres / bandres@ajc.com

The Atlanta Pipe Band provided bagpipe music during the processional. Claire E. Sterk, the university's 20th president, presided over the 174th commencement exercises on Monday, May 13, 2019. Andrew Young, former Atlanta mayor and civil rights activist, delivered the keynote address. Bob Andres / bandres@ajc.com

Claire E. Sterk during her presidential address. Sterk, the university's 20th president, presided over the 174th commencement exercises on Monday, May 13, 2019. Andrew Young, former Atlanta mayor and civil rights activist, delivered the keynote address. Bob Andres / bandres@ajc.com

Mary Jo Lechowicz (right), professor of hematology and medical oncology, received the Exemplary Teacher Award. Claire E. Sterk, the university's 20th president, presided over the 174th commencement exercises on Monday, May 13, 2019. Andrew Young, former Atlanta mayor and civil rights activist, delivered the keynote address. Bob Andres / bandres@ajc.com

Helene Gayle was one of the honorary degree recipients. Gayle was conferred with the Doctor of Humane Letters, honoris causa. Claire E. Sterk, the university's 20th president, presided over the 174th commencement exercises on Monday, May 13, 2019. Andrew Young, former Atlanta mayor and civil rights activist, delivered the keynote address. Bob Andres / bandres@ajc.com

Andrew Young, former Atlanta mayor and civil rights activist, delivered the keynote address. Claire E. Sterk, the university's 20th president, presided over the 174th commencement exercises on Monday, May 13, 2019. Bob Andres / bandres@ajc.com

Andrew Young, former Atlanta mayor and civil rights activist, delivered the keynote address. Claire E. Sterk, the university's 20th president, presided over the 174th commencement exercises on Monday, May 13, 2019. Bob Andres / bandres@ajc.com

School of Theology graduates cheer as their degrees are conferred. Claire E. Sterk, the university's 20th president, presided over the 174th commencement exercises on Monday, May 13, 2019. Andrew Young, former Atlanta mayor and civil rights activist, delivered the keynote address. Bob Andres / bandres@ajc.com

School of Nursing graduates cheer as their degrees are conferred. Claire E. Sterk, the university's 20th president, presided over the 174th commencement exercises on Monday, May 13, 2019. Andrew Young, former Atlanta mayor and civil rights activist, delivered the keynote address. Bob Andres / bandres@ajc.com

Doctor of Philosophy graduates cheer as their degrees are conferred. Claire E. Sterk, the university's 20th president, presided over the 174th commencement exercises on Monday, May 13, 2019. Andrew Young, former Atlanta mayor and civil rights activist, delivered the keynote address. Bob Andres / bandres@ajc.com

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Emory students sing the Alma Mater to close the ceremony. Claire E. Sterk, the university's 20th president, presided over the 174th commencement exercises on Monday, May 13, 2019. Andrew Young, former Atlanta mayor and civil rights activist, delivered the keynote address. Bob Andres / bandres@ajc.com

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