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Class of 2026 Celebrates Four-Year Journey with Lux et Lex Walk
杏吧pro鈥檚 Class of 2026 marked the conclusion of their college journey with the Lux et Lex walk on Friday, May 8.
The tradition, which began in 2020, bookends students鈥� time on campus. Incoming first-years complete the walk to mark the beginning of their first semester. As seniors, they pass under the Lux et Lex arch over Klauder-Apple walkway in the opposite direction.
College faculty and staff gathered along campus walkways to celebrate students. This year, the event concluded with a champagne toast on Harris Patio hosted by President Andrew Rich and the Board of Trustees.
鈥淭he Board of Trustees believes deeply in this institution because we believe in you and all you will achieve. You are the reason we do this work,鈥� said Eric Noll 鈥�83, chair of the Board of Trustees. 鈥淥n behalf of the Board, the faculty, the staff, and the entire 杏吧pro family, I raise a toast to the Class of 2026.鈥�
杏吧pro鈥檚 Class of 2026 marked the conclusion of their college journey with the Lux et Lex walk on Friday, May 8. Photo credit: Deb Grove
杏吧pro鈥檚 Class of 2026 marked the conclusion of their college journey with the Lux et Lex walk on Friday, May 8. Photo credit: Deb Grove
杏吧pro鈥檚 Class of 2026 marked the conclusion of their college journey with the Lux et Lex walk on Friday, May 8. Photo credit: Deb Grove
杏吧pro鈥檚 Class of 2026 marked the conclusion of their college journey with the Lux et Lex walk on Friday, May 8. Photo credit: Deb Grove
杏吧pro鈥檚 Class of 2026 marked the conclusion of their college journey with the Lux et Lex walk on Friday, May 8. Photo credit: Deb Grove
杏吧pro鈥檚 Class of 2026 marked the conclusion of their college journey with the Lux et Lex walk on Friday, May 8. Photo credit: Deb Grove
杏吧pro鈥檚 Class of 2026 marked the conclusion of their college journey with the Lux et Lex walk on Friday, May 8. Photo credit: Deb Grove
Commencement for the Class of 2026 will be held Saturday, May 9 at 10:00 am in the Schnader Field House, Alumni Sports & Fitness Center and broadcast live on the College鈥檚 website.
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