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During Senior Week, special events recognized Clark\u2019s international, LGBTQIA+, multicultural, and first-generation graduates.<\/p>\n

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The Class of 2024 includes 653 international students representing 39 countries. They were celebrated at a May 14 reception sponsored by the International Center.<\/p>\n

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Lavender Graduation<\/h3>\n
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Clark recognized the achievements of graduating seniors who identify as members of the LGBTQIA+ community at the University’s fourth annual Lavender Graduation on May 18. This is a national tradition that has been conducted at colleges and universities across the country since 1995.<\/p>\n

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Clark’s first-generation students — those who are the first in their families to attend a four-year college or university — took center stage at the First-Gen Pinning Ceremony on May 19. Students students received special pins and shared the moment with friends and family.<\/p>\n

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On May 19, Clark recognized graduating students of African American\/Black, Latine\/Latinx, Asian\/Desi-American, Pacific Islander, Native\/Indigenous, and multiracial descent.<\/p>\n

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