From left, Pauline LeVen, who was awarded a Ph.D. in classics, shared a laugh with Ty Wilde and Vinayak Tripathi, who both received Ph.D.s in economics.

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From left, Professor of Mathematics Sergiu Klainerman joined daughter Lara and her friends Jocelyn Hanamirian, Amelia Salyers, Jessica Lucas and Sunshine Yin before the Commencement ceremony.

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Faculty members recognized during the ceremony with President's Awards for Distinguished Teaching were (from left) Pablo Debenedetti, Bonnie Bassler, Marie Griffith and Nicole Shelton. President Shirley M. Tilghman (center) stood in the background.

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The class of 2008, designated by the tassel on the hat, listened to the addresses during the Commencement exercises.

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The outstanding New Jersey secondary school teachers congratulated by President Shirley M. Tilghman (left) and John Webb, director of Princeton's Program in Teacher Preparation (right), were (from second from left): Michelle Di Giovanni, Clinton Township Middle School, Clinton; Justin Smith, Cherokee High School South, Marlton; Elsa Matos, Science Park High School, Newark; and Sara Solberg, McNair Academic High School, Jersey City.

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Honorary degree recipients pictured with President Shirley M. Tilghman (left) and University Orator Terdema Ussery (right) were: (from second from left) Quincy Jones, George Kateb, Haruki Murakami, Mary-Claire King and John Waterbury.

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Using Princeton alumnus and president emeritus Robert F. Goheen as an example, President Shirley M. Tilghman told the graduates that they should not only expect to adapt to change, they should plan to lead change.

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Salutatorian James Morrison, a chemical engineering major from Kensington, Md., delivered the salutatory address, which at Princeton is traditionally given in Latin and is the University's oldest student honor.

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The valedictory oration was delivered by Zachary Squire, a classics major from New York City, who thanked his classmates for the memories.

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Students tossed their caps into the air after officially being designated as graduates at the University's 261st Commencement. Princeton awarded degrees to 1,125 undergraduates and 743 graduate students during ceremonies Tuesday, June 3, on the front lawn of Nassau Hall.

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Family members waited to take photos of the graduates as they walked through FitzRandolph Gates for the first time as alumni.

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Nealin Parker rejoiced after receiving her master in public affairs degree from the Woodrow Wilson School of Public and International Affairs and walking through FitzRandolph Gates.

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Alan Johnson, who was awarded a master of engineering degree in electrical engineering, was greeted by loved ones following the ceremony.

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Oki Gunawan, who was awarded a Ph.D. in electrical engineering, recessed with his son, Nathanael, who is 3.

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Students gathered to celebrate on Cannon Green following the ceremony, one showing his decorated cap that reads, "Thank you Mom & Dad."

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It’s official! Ryan Truchelut, a member of the class of 2008, celebrated the receipt of his diploma at Butler College.

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