College students across Florida are receiving their diplomas

GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) – More than 10-thousand graduates from all 50 states as well as 86 other countries are receiving their diplomas from the University of Florida during tonight’s commencement ceremony.

UF President Ben Sasse went on to say that 719 of those students are first-generation graduates.

National Geographic photographer and former Gator graduate ‘Carlton Ward Junior’ was the keynote speaker tonight.

He is recognized and known for his photography, capturing images of the rare Florida panther.

Students at Santa Fe College walked to claim their diplomas after completing their AA, AS, and Bachelor’s degrees.

1-thousand 5-hundred and 65 students graduated during the college’s commencement ceremony.

College President Paul Brodie highlighted the accomplishments of Daniel Wilson, who he says despite being a full-time caregiver for his daughter, volunteering at the Children’s Table, and being a former marine, he was able to receive his degree after some years.

And more than 300 students graduated from Florida Gateway College in Lake City today.

Guest speakers included student government president Zamaria Granado of Branford and Zoey Nettles who is taking her Associate’s degrees to ‘Flagler College’ in Saint Augustine.

Special graduates who were acknowledged included members of FGC’s ‘national champion’ flag football team.

Graduation ceremonies underway in North Central Florida

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