Morgan State University‘s Class Of 2023 is now part of its network of over 30,000 Morgan State alumni worldwide.

Congratulations to our #ClassOf2023! We warmly welcome you to our global network of 30,000+ Morgan State alumni. As you become part of our family, we celebrate your achievements and wish you success in your future endeavors. #MorganGrad23 🎓🫶🏾🌎🐻 pic.twitter.com/2OtuN0y8oJ

— Morgan State University (@MorganStateU) May 20, 2023

According to Prairie View A&M University commencement statistics, Roy G. Perry College of Engineering granted 169 degrees. In total, 29% of its undergraduate degrees to first-generation students. A total of 871 degrees were awarded to in-state students, 105 to out-of-state students, and 32 to international students. (https://www.pvamu.edu/blog/pvamus-8th-president-to-spring-2023-graduating-class-remember-the-dream-of-mlk-and-the-courage-of-rosa-parks-to-use-your-voice/)

PVAMU’s 8th President to Spring 2023 Graduating Class: ‘Remember the dream of MLK and the courage of Rosa Parks to use your voice.’

📰: https://t.co/3jlSJ0IY42#PVAMU pic.twitter.com/2zlUp1EERk

— Prairie View A&M (@PVAMU) May 17, 2023

Thousands of family and friends flocked into Chappie James Arena and overflow areas to watch more than 400 students walk across the stage to receive their Tuskegee University degrees. The Commencement Address was delivered by Dr. Lisa D. Cook, who is the first African American woman to serve on the Federal Reserve Board.

Thousands of family and friends flocked into Chappie James Arena and overflow areas to watch more than 400 students walk across the stage to receive their Tuskegee University degrees on Saturday. Read more at: https://t.co/uXgR3t1dkW pic.twitter.com/krmhSs7bhP

— TUSKEGEE UNIVERSITY (@TuskegeeUniv) May 15, 2023

Harold L. Martin, Chancellor of North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University, tweeted his congratulations to all on an outstanding commencement weekend.

What an absolutely outstanding commencement weekend. Congratulations to all #NCAT graduates. pic.twitter.com/OkUg1NL7ED

— Harold L Martin, Sr. (@WhoIsHLM) May 15, 2023

Julian Walker, despite experiencing a life-changing tragedy, successfully graduated with over 600 other undergraduates from Tennessee State University. Learn more about his inspiring journey.

With incredible will and perseverance, Julian Walker was among the 600 plus TSU spring undergraduates. Walker was determined to get his degree despite a life-changing tragedy. Read more about his journey here: https://t.co/BiN8iGyixI pic.twitter.com/6KXDg29I5L

— Tennessee State University (@TSUedu) May 10, 2023

Nate Parker, an accomplished actor, writer, director, and producer, delivered the keynote address at Norfolk State University‘s Commencement Ceremony. The event took place on May 6, when nearly 600 graduating students were in attendance.

Thank you, #NorfolkStateUniversity faculty, staff, and administrators for a wonderful academic year! We hope you enjoyed the annual appreciation luncheon! We also hope you enjoy our Flickr album at https://t.co/UyxlcSabzI. pic.twitter.com/ctHhLNInRa

— Norfolk State University (@Norfolkstate) May 11, 2023

On May 14th, a graduation ceremony was held at Armstrong Stadium for over 800 graduates and their families. The keynote speaker was Ruth E. Carter, a Hampton University alumna from the class of 1982. During her speech, she advised her fellow Pirates to continuously improve their skills, have faith in their foundation, and make sacrifices for a rewarding future.

Hampton University is pleased to announce that RUTH E. CARTER, academy award winner and costume designer, will be the Commencement Ceremony Speaker for the graduating Class of 2023. The Commencement Ceremony will be on Sunday, May 14, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. in Armstrong Stadium. pic.twitter.com/QPqPF370vw

— Hampton University (@_HamptonU) April 27, 2023

Howard University held its 155th Commencement Ceremony at the Capital One Arena with great excitement. This year, Howard University awarded 1,852 degrees. The university’s president, Wayne A. I. Frederick, MD, MBA, praised the graduating class for their academic achievements and wished them success in their future endeavors.

Today, Howard U celebrated its 155th Commencement Ceremony at the Capital One Arena with much fanfare, President Biden, and the classes of 1971, 72, ’73 and ’23. Congratulations to our graduates and may the world be ready for your greatness!
🗣️H-U! 💙❤️https://t.co/RzJ6nZKznE pic.twitter.com/6jYR7Sby2d

— Howard University (@HowardU) May 13, 2023

Over 700 Alabama A&M University students turned their tassels and became alumni.

Congratulations to our new #AAMU23 Graduate alumni. Up next – the Undergraduate Commencement. Watch it live at 5 p.m. on Facebook. pic.twitter.com/ovJMxRF6Oq

— Alabama A&M University (@aamuedu) May 5, 2023

During the May 5 and May 6 ceremonies, Florida A&M University conferred more than 1,200 undergraduate and graduate degrees to students from 14 colleges and schools.

FAMU Spring Commencement will feature three inspirational speakers. https://t.co/eDk7T7FJZ0

— Florida A&M University (@FAMU_1887) May 1, 2023

The ’23 Spring Graduate Commencement ceremony was held one week ago. Here are some of the best graduation caps from that event. #JSUGrad23 pic.twitter.com/gduwCEDhUT

— Jackson State U. (@JacksonStateU) May 5, 2023

On April 28 and 29, Jackson State University celebrated its Graduate and Undergraduate Commencement ceremonies respectively. The Lee E. Williams Athletics and Assembly Center hosted the Friday event, while the Saturday ceremony took place at the Veterans Memorial Stadium.

The Spring 2023 Commencement of Southern University took place Friday, May 12, at the F.G. Clark Activity Center. Marc H. Morial, the president and CEO of the National Urban League, the largest civil rights and urban advocacy organization in the country, was the keynote speaker. He and his late father, Ernest “Dutch” Morial, were the first Black father and son to be elected as mayors of a major city in the United States, making history.

 

The 2023 Order of the Engineer Ceremony at Tuskegee University also took place on May 12, in a tent located on the “Chappie” James Center Lawn. The speaker for this event, Ken Garrett, works as the director of model-based systems engineering at Lockheed Martin Aeronautics. Ken is also the Tuskegee University Technical Liaison for Lockheed Martin. As an aerospace engineering graduate from Tuskegee University, Ken leads mentoring and early career development activities for the students. Additionally, Ken and his wife, Vanetra, who is also a Tuskegee chemical engineering graduate, have been named the 2022-2023 Tuskegee University Parents of the Year. They have two children, Jayla, a graduating senior in chemical engineering from Tuskegee, and Kenny, an incoming freshman in mechanical engineering at Tuskegee. Currently, Ken leads a team of over 500 engineers and specialists who provide support to Lockheed Martin throughout the United States. He assists with various local and corporate endeavors, including digital transformation initiatives, revenue growth strategies, affordability projects, and business development support.