Check out top graduation stories from around the web

POSTED ON May 15, 2023

On May 8, Arizona State University (ASU) had almost 20,000 graduates. ASU News intends to showcase some of their stories over the next few weeks.

Among them is Armando Montero, who graduated with three degrees in political science, economics, and mathematics, with a focus on statistics Also, a Digital Culture graduate plans to clarify artificial intelligence (AI) through a children’s book.

Another example of an exceptional student is a ninth-grader who obtained a bachelor’s degree in sociology at the age of 14. Additionally, a graduate in astrophysics credits a fifth-grade assignment on careers for sparking their lifelong interest in STEM. Click here to read more about ASU’s notable grads.

The University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP) hosted four in-person Commencement ceremonies this weekend, celebrating more than 3,140 spring and summer graduation candidates.

In the following two weeks, over 11,500 San Diego State University (SDSU) students will become proud SDSU alumni as they graduate as part of the Class of 2023.

For the incoming class of 2023, the most popular degrees at SDSU include Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, Business Administration-Accounting, Interdisciplinary Studies, Kinesiology-Pre-Physical Therapy, Business Administration-General Business, Business Administration-Finance, and Psychology.

Florida State University (FSU) awarded more than 8,000 degrees over the course of five commencement ceremonies.

With #ASUGrad season nearing its end, take a moment to read about this fantastic class of over 20,000 graduates.

Congratulations to the class of 2023! Welcome to your Sun Devil alumni community! 🎓🎉

Get to know the class of 2023: https://t.co/bozIhntqV2 #ForksUp #ASUAlumni

— ASU Alumni (@ASU_Alumni) May 12, 2023

This weekend, we’re celebrating more than 3,100 Miner graduates, the largest graduating class in UTEP history for the second consecutive year! In today’s first commencement ceremony, we recognize more than 820 graduates from the College of Liberal Arts. #UTEPGrad pic.twitter.com/gclBQoyBrV

— UTEP (@UTEP) May 14, 2023

Drum roll please…🥁 🥁 🥁

The Top 10 degrees for the Class of 2023 are…https://t.co/GB33cU4lIN pic.twitter.com/7vmPjepbEb

— San Diego State University (@SDSU) May 11, 2023

FSU honored its doctoral graduates at the first university-wide hooding ceremony on May 5.
“As the new torchbearers of our great university, I urge you all to embrace your esteemed role as highly respected scholars and leaders.”
— FSU @PresMcCullough. https://t.co/wCAr6Nuhks pic.twitter.com/bBpQegtVSE

— Florida State University (@FloridaState) May 8, 2023