Johns Hopkins University celebrates its graduating Class of 2017

Approximately 1,500 students walked across the stage at Royal Farms Arena this afternoon to claim their diplomas at Johns Hopkins University's commencement ceremony. 

The universitywide event—which followed two days of celebrations and divisional graduations—featured guest speaker Frank Bruni, a journalist whose 22-year career at The New York Times has included stints as White House correspondent, restaurant critic, and columnist. Read More