North Central College’s 158th Commencement was held Sunday, May 7, with 719 graduates making up the Class of 2023 — 597 undergraduates and 122 master’s degree recipients.

The College’s 158th ceremony welcomed 701 undergrad and graduate students to cross the ceremonial stage

North Central College celebrated its graduating Class of 2023 with a Commencement ceremony on Sunday, May 7.

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After a challenging, mostly virtual, year of learning, some well-known faces offered encouragement and words