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PHOTOS: Clark Atlanta University holds 2025 spring commencement ceremony
In a rare move, Atlanta’s three largest historically Black schools, Clark Atlanta University, Morehouse and Spelman College, held their commencement ceremonies on the same day. Clark Atlanta University’s 2025 commencement ceremony was held Sunday, May 18, 2025 at Georgia State’s Convocation Center.
Faculty members enter during the opening of Clark Atlanta University’s 2025 commencement ceremony at Sunday, May 18, 2025 Georgia State’s Convocation Center. (Daniel Varnado/For the Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Faculty members enter during the opening of Clark Atlanta University’s 2025 commencement ceremony Sunday, May 18, 2025 at Georgia State’s Convocation Center. (Daniel Varnado/For the Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
An attendee wears a shirt with a graduates face on it during Clark Atlanta University’s 2025 commencement ceremony Sunday, May 18, 2025 at Georgia State’s Convocation Center. (Daniel Varnado/For the Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Attendees cheer for their graduate during Clark Atlanta University’s 2025 commencement ceremony Sunday, May 18, 2025 at Georgia State’s Convocation Center. (Daniel Varnado/For the Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Attendees cheer for their graduate during Clark Atlanta University’s 2025 commencement ceremony Sunday, May 18, 2025 at Georgia State’s Convocation Center. (Daniel Varnado/For the Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Tequez Williams reacts as he walks across the state during Clark Atlanta University’s 2025 commencement ceremony Sunday, May 18, 2025 at Georgia State’s Convocation Center. (Daniel Varnado/For the Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
A graduating student looks for family members during Clark Atlanta University’s 2025 commencement ceremony Sunday, May 18, 2025 at Georgia State’s Convocation Center. (Daniel Varnado/For the Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Faculty members are seen on stage prior to the start of Clark Atlanta University’s 2025 commencement ceremony Sunday, May 18, 2025 at Georgia State’s Convocation Center. (Daniel Varnado/For the Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Clark Atlanta University President George T. French Jr., address attendees during university’s 2025 commencement ceremony Sunday, May 18, 2025 at Georgia State’s Convocation Center. (Daniel Varnado/For the Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Clark Atlanta University President George T. French Jr., address attendees during university’s 2025 commencement ceremony Sunday, May 18, 2025 at Georgia State’s Convocation Center. (Daniel Varnado/For the Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
A graduating students wears a colorful cap during Clark Atlanta University’s 2025 commencement ceremony Sunday, May 18, 2025 at Georgia State’s Convocation Center. (Daniel Varnado/For the Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Alorie Brown looks for friends and family members during Clark Atlanta University’s 2025 commencement ceremony Sunday, May 18, 2025 at Georgia State’s Convocation Center. (Daniel Varnado/For the Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Dennis P. Kimbro, author, speaker, and tenured professor at Clark Atlanta, delivers the convocation address during the universities 2025 commencement ceremony Sunday, May 18, 2025 at Georgia State’s Convocation Center. (Daniel Varnado/For the Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Graduating students are seen during Clark Atlanta University’s 2025 commencement ceremony Sunday, May 18, 2025 at Georgia State’s Convocation Center. (Daniel Varnado/For the Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Graduating students wear a variety of footwear during Clark Atlanta University’s 2025 commencement ceremony Sunday, May 18, 2025 at Georgia State’s Convocation Center. (Daniel Varnado/For the Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Marcia Bobbins, a member of the Clark Atlanta philharmonic society, sings during Clark Atlanta University’s 2025 commencement ceremony Sunday, May 18, 2025 at Georgia State’s Convocation Center. (Daniel Varnado/For the Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Clark Atlanta graduates from the 1960’s and 1970’s attend the university’s 2025 commencement ceremony Sunday, May 18, 2025 at Georgia State’s Convocation Center. (Daniel Varnado/For the Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Clark Atlanta University held its 2025 commencement ceremony Sunday, May 18, 2025 at Georgia State’s Convocation Center. (Daniel Varnado/For the Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Austin Euler gestures as he walks across the stage during Clark Atlanta University’s 2025 commencement ceremony Sunday, May 18, 2025 at Georgia State’s Convocation Center. (Daniel Varnado/For the Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Valedictorian Waynee Christine Johnson gestures the number four, referencing her 4.0 GPA, as President George T. French Jr. looks on during Clark Atlanta University’s 2025 commencement ceremony Sunday, May 18, 2025 at Georgia State’s Convocation Center. (Daniel Varnado/For the Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Jayla Howell celebrates while walking across the stage during Clark Atlanta University’s 2025 commencement ceremony Sunday, May 18, 2025 at Georgia State’s Convocation Center. (Daniel Varnado/For the Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
A graduating student dances as he crosses the stage during Clark Atlanta University’s 2025 commencement ceremony Sunday, May 18, 2025 at Georgia State’s Convocation Center. (Daniel Varnado/For the Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Iyamah Williams celebrates as she walks across the stage during Clark Atlanta University’s 2025 commencement ceremony Sunday, May 18, 2025 at Georgia State’s Convocation Center. (Daniel Varnado/For the Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Graduating students are all smiles as they receive diplomas during Clark Atlanta University’s 2025 commencement ceremony Sunday, May 18, 2025 at Georgia State’s Convocation Center. (Daniel Varnado/For the Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
A graduate attends Clark Atlanta University’s 2025 commencement ceremony Sunday, May 18, 2025 at Georgia State’s Convocation Center. (Daniel Varnado/For the Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Friends a family snap photos of their graduates during Clark Atlanta University’s 2025 commencement ceremony Sunday, May 18, 2025 at Georgia State’s Convocation Center. (Daniel Varnado/For the Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Two graduating students stop for photos during Clark Atlanta University’s 2025 commencement ceremony Sunday, May 18, 2025 at Georgia State’s Convocation Center. (Daniel Varnado/For the Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Clark Atlanta University President George T. French Jr., address attendees during university’s 2025 commencement ceremony Sunday, May 18, 2025 at Georgia State’s Convocation Center. (Daniel Varnado/For the Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Friends a family snap photos of their graduates during Clark Atlanta University’s 2025 commencement ceremony Sunday, May 18, 2025 at Georgia State’s Convocation Center. (Daniel Varnado/For the Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Graduates from the Class of 1975 attend Clark Atlanta University’s 2025 commencement ceremony Sunday, May 18, 2025 at Georgia State’s Convocation Center. (Daniel Varnado/For the Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Clark Atlanta University President George T. French Jr., address attendees during university’s 2025 commencement ceremony Sunday, May 18, 2025 at Georgia State’s Convocation Center. (Daniel Varnado/For the Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Elisco Edgers gestures as he walks across the stage during Clark Atlanta University’s 2025 commencement ceremony Sunday, May 18, 2025 at Georgia State’s Convocation Center. (Daniel Varnado/For the Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Clark Atlanta University President George T. French Jr. takes photos with students as the cross the stage during the university’s 2025 commencement ceremony Sunday, May 18, 2025 at Georgia State’s Convocation Center. (Daniel Varnado/For the Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
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Faculty members enter during the opening of Clark Atlanta University’s 2025 commencement ceremony at Sunday, May 18, 2025 Georgia State’s Convocation Center. (Daniel Varnado/For the Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

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Atlanta Braves pitcher Rafael Montero (48) and Ronald Acuña Jr., right, celebrate after their win over the Boston Red Sox in a baseball game, Saturday, May 31, 2025, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
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PHOTOS: Braves shut out Red Sox

The Braves posted their third shutout of the season, defeating the Boston Red Sox, 5-0

Braves first baseman Matt Olson grounds out after the Boston Red Sox challenged a play at first during the seventh inning Friday at Truist Park in Atlanta. (Arvin Temkar/AJC)
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PHOTOS: Braves struggles continue in loss to Red Sox

The Braves lost again Friday for their seventh loss in nine games since rising above the .500 mark May 18.

Georgia’s Daniel Jackson celebrates with teammates in the dugout after hitting a three-run home run during the first inning against Binghamton in their NCAA Regional game at Foley Field, Friday, May 30, 2025, in Athens, Ga. (Jason Getz / AJC)
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PHOTOS: Georgia baseball wins opener in NCAA Athens Regional

The Georgia Bulldogs defeated Binghamton 20-4 on Friday afternoon at Foley Field in their first game in the NCAA Tournament.

Sarv Dharavane, 11, of Tucker, Ga., reacts after spelling his word correctly in the finals of the Scripps National Spelling Bee, Thursday, May 29, 2025, in Oxon Hill, Md. (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson)
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PHOTOS: Students spell their way to the top at Scipps National Spelling Bee

Nine spellers, including DeKalb County fifth-grader Sarv Dharavane, took the stage for the dramatic finals of the Scripps National Spelling Bee on Thursday.

Atlanta United forward Emmanuel Latte Lath (19) goes up for a header under pressure from Orlando City defender Rodrigo Schlegel (15) during the first half against Orlando City at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Wednesday, May 28, 2025, in Atlanta.
(Miguel Martinez/ AJC)
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PHOTOS: Atlanta United rallies to defeat Orlando

Atlanta United scored two late goals to defeat Orlando on Wednesday.

The Atlanta Journal-Constitution asked 50 valedictorians from high schools around metro Atlanta about their future plans. They're going to Georgia Tech, Emory University, Harvard, MIT, Stanford, Yale and more. They're hoping to study subjects like engineering, computer science, economics and medicine. (Illustration by Cassidy Alexander)
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Congratulations to the 2025 metro Atlanta valedictorians

Valedictorians from the metro Atlanta area are heading to schools like Georgia Tech, MIT, Stanford or the Ivy Leagues for college.

Atlanta Falcon quarterback Michael Penix Jr (9) attempts a pass during the Atlanta Falcons OTA #1 at the Atlanta Falcons Training Facility, Tuesday, May 27, 2025, in Flowery Branch, Ga. (Jason Getz / AJC)
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PHOTOS: Falcons hold OTAs

The Falcons held their first practice of voluntary organized team activities on Tuesday.

In an emotional moment, Dalton College student Ximena Arias-Cristobal is embraced by her family, including her dad, Jose Francisco Arias, after she was released from the Stewart Immigration Detention Center when a judge granted her bond on Thursday, May 22, 2025. At one point, Jose Francisco Arias and Ximena were in the same immigration jail due to traffic violations.
(Miguel Martinez/ AJC)
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PHOTOS: Dalton College student returns home after ICE detainment

Ximena Arias-Cristobal, the 19-year-old Dalton College student whose arrest following a traffic stop earlier this month landed her in the custody of U.S.