Retired Atlanta Braves player Chipper Jones will visit Emory University this evening to help graduating seniors celebrate their last days on campus.

Students selected Jones to be the speaker at the annual student-organized Class Day. The event is closed to the public.

Emory’s commencement will be held Monday morning on campus.

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