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Leaving the nest
In his commencement address, President James Ramsey recalled recent university
highlights such as higher graduation rates, an increase in doctoral degrees,
the surpassing of a major fundraising milestone and campus improvements.
"We know — let me repeat, we know — that the great things that have happened
at the University of Louisville have happened because of you," Ramsey told the
graduates. Another 1,200 students completed requirements and earned a degree
during the spring 2014 semester.
More than 1,700 graduates celebrated commencement on May 10.
Bryce Wooley, who was often seen going to classes in his power wheelchair, termed graduating from
UofL "bittersweet."
University administrators bestowed an honorary degree on
entrepreneur and longtime UofL supporter Sam Swope in the
afternoon ceremony.
UofL physics professor David Brown (center) received the 2014
Trustees Award at the morning ceremony.
Carrie Mattingly, former SGA president, was the student speaker for
the afternoon event.
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