DURHAM, N.C. – Duke University held its annual university-wide commencement ceremony Sunday at Brooks Field at Wallace Wade Stadium to celebrate its three graduating classes of the academic year: September 2018, December 2018 and May 2019. The Blue Devils also held a special commencement Monday inside Blue Devil Tower for student-athletes unable to attend the Sunday festivities. Duke had 134 student-athletes honored during the Sunday and Monday ceremonies.
“The most valuable part of my Duke experience has been the challenges I have faced,” former wrestler Mitch Finesilver said. “My time at Duke, while extremely rewarding, pushed me to be a better student, athlete and person.