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‘They almost made me cry’: NSU president presides over his final commencement ceremonies

(Amy Beth Bennett / South Florida Sun Sentinel)

NSU University President George L. Hanbury II congratulates a graduate during Spring Commencement at the university on Wednesday. (Amy Beth Bennett / South Florida Sun Sentinel)

Graduates Heydy Caceres, left, and Tatiana Leon point to audience members as they arrive for Spring Commencement at Nova Southeastern University on Wednesday, May 1, 2024. The pair received their bachelor of science degrees in biology. (Amy Beth Bennett / South Florida Sun Sentinel)

University President George L. Hanbury II speaks during Spring Commencement at Nova Southeastern University on Wednesday, May 1, 2024. (Amy Beth Bennett / South Florida Sun Sentinel)

University President George L. Hanbury II leads trustees and graduates in a “fins up” salute during Spring Commencement at Nova Southeastern University on Wednesday, May 1, 2024. (Amy Beth Bennett / South Florida Sun Sentinel)

Graduates take a selfie during Spring Commencement at Nova Southeastern University on Wednesday, May 1, 2024. (Amy Beth Bennett / South Florida Sun Sentinel)

(Amy Beth Bennett / South Florida Sun Sentinel)

University President George L. Hanbury II speaks during Spring Commencement at Nova Southeastern University on Wednesday. (Amy Beth Bennett / South Florida Sun Sentinel)