April 20, 2024
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Photos: NIU graduates about 3,000 in weekend ceremonies

About 3,000 students earned diplomas this spring semester at Northern Illinois University, which were awarded during ceremonies this weekend.

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Graduate Evelin Maldonado of Normal stands for acknowledgment from NIU president Douglas Baker during College of Liberal Arts commencement in the Northern Illinois University Convocation Center on Saturday. (Mary Beth)

Graduate Evelin Maldonado of Normal stands for acknowledgment from NIU president Douglas Baker during College of Liberal Arts commencement in the Northern Illinois University Convocation Center on Saturday. (Mary Beth)

Northern Illinois University president Douglas Baker applauds graduate Miracle Diala during College of Liberal Arts commencement in the Northern Illinois University Convocation Center on Saturday. In his remarks, Baker told the students he was constantly in awe of them. “You’re on the cusp of doing great things and will become the leaders of tomorrow who will make the world a better place," Baker said.

Graduates cheer for their mothers during College of Liberal Arts commencement in the Convocation Center on Saturday. Students and their families were seen all over the area celebrating the grads' achievements this weekend. (Mary Beth)

English major Meera Gosein of Shorewood helps computer science major Syed Rizvi of Carol Stream with his tassel before College of Liberal Arts commencement in the Northern Illinois University Convocation Center on Saturday.

JoAnn Gill of Sycamore waits to participate in College of Liberal Arts commencement at the Northern Illinois University Convocation Center on Saturday. Gill received a bachelor's degree in general studies. (Mary Beth)

Spectators look to photograph graduates marching into College of Liberal Arts commencement in at the Convocation Center on Saturday.