The University Singers and University Wind Ensemble performs "America the Beautiful" at Midwestern State University graduation, May 10, 2014. Photo by Ethan Metcalf

at Midwestern State University graduation, May 10, 2014. Photo by Ethan Metcalf

Provost Betty Stewart conferring the degrees at Midwestern State University graduation, May 10, 2014. Photo by Ethan Metcalf

Dipika Nayak graduating with a master in exercise physiology at Midwestern State University graduation, May 10, 2014. Photo by Ethan Metcalf

Brooke Draper, mass communication graduate, hugs Bradley Wilson, assistant professor of mass communication, at Midwestern State University graduation, May 10, 2014. Photo by Ethan Metcalf

Kyle Eagan, mass communication graduate, hugs assistant professor Bradley Wilson at Midwestern State University graduation, May 10, 2014. Photo by Ethan Metcalf

Laura Jefferson, associate professor of theater, hugs a student at Midwestern State University graduation, May 10, 2014. Photo by Ethan Metcalf

Carter Wallace and Wendi Wainscott hug Laura Jefferson, associate theater professor, and Elizabeth Lewandowski, theater department chair, at Midwestern State University graduation, May 10, 2014. Photo by Ethan Metcalf

Elizabeth Minden and Sandra Grant, mass communication instructors, read the graduation programs at Midwestern State University graduation, May 10, 2014. Photo by Ethan Metcalf

at Midwestern State University graduation, May 10, 2014. Photo by Ethan Metcalf

at Midwestern State University graduation, May 10, 2014. Photo by Ethan Metcalf

Cody Parrish, English graduate, waits to take his photo after crossing the stage at Midwestern State University graduation, May 10, 2014. Photo by Ethan Metcalf

Chris Buttermore, graduating with his bachelor of science degree, at Midwestern State University graduation, May 10, 2014. Photo by Ethan Metcalf

University President Jesse Rogers delivers the closing remarks at Midwestern State University graduation, May 10, 2014. Photo by Ethan Metcalf

at Midwestern State University graduation, May 10, 2014. Photo by Lauren Roberts

at Midwestern State University graduation, May 10, 2014. Photo by Lauren Roberts

Senior administrators at Midwestern State University graduation, May 10, 2014. Photo by Lauren Roberts

University President Jesse Rogers at Midwestenr State University graduation, May 10, 2014. Photo by Lauren Roberts

Provost Betty Stewart at Midwestern State University graduation, May 10, 2014. Photo by Lauren Roberts

University President Jesse Rogers recognizes Hardin Professor recipient Dale McDonald at Midwestern State University graduation, May 10, 2014. Photo by Lauren Roberts

Graduation speaker, Kel Seliger, Texas state senator from District 31, at Midwestern State University graduation, May 10, 2014. Photo by Lauren Roberts

Graduation speaker, Kel Seliger, Texas state senator from District 31, at Midwestern State University graduation, May 10, 2014. Photo by Lauren Roberts

University President Jesse Rogers at Midwestenr State University graduation, May 10, 2014. Photo by Lauren Roberts

Graduation speaker, Kel Seliger, Texas state senator from District 31, at Midwestern State University graduation, May 10, 2014. Photo by Lauren Roberts

Graduation speaker, Kel Seliger, Texas state senator from District 31, at Midwestern State University graduation, May 10, 2014. Photo by Lauren Roberts

at Midwestern State University graduation, May 10, 2014. Photo by Lauren Roberts

at Midwestern State University graduation, May 10, 2014. Photo by Lauren Roberts

at Midwestern State University graduation, May 10, 2014. Photo by Lauren Roberts

Bill Powers announces graduates at Midwestern State University graduation, May 10, 2014. Photo by Lauren Roberts

University President Jesse Rogers at Midwestenr State University graduation, May 10, 2014. Photo by Lauren Roberts

at Midwestern State University graduation, May 10, 2014. Photo by Lauren Roberts

at Midwestern State University graduation, May 10, 2014. Photo by Lauren Roberts

Shelby Davis, a senior in mass communication and student representative on the Board of Regents, at Midwestern State University graduation, May 10, 2014. Photo by Lauren Roberts

at Midwestern State University graduation, May 10, 2014. Photo by Lauren Roberts

Jason Mincy, a senior in vocal music eduation, sings the alma mater at Midwestern State University graduation, May 10, 2014. Photo by Lauren Roberts

Skylar Warrick, mass communication graduate, shows off her hidden basketball jersey after leaving the MPEC at Midwestern State University graduation, May 10, 2014. Photo by Ethan Metcalf

at Midwestern State University graduation, May 10, 2014. Photo by Lauren Roberts

Music students pose for a selfie at Midwestern State University graduation, May 10, 2014. Photo by Ethan Metcalf

Sarah McBride, biology graduate, at Midwestern State University graduation, May 10, 2014. Photo by Ethan Metcalf

Rachel Bullard, graduation usher and theater junior, helps Kaitlyn Whatley, accounting graduate, find her place in line at Midwestern State University graduation, May 10, 2014. Photo by Ethan Metcalf

at Midwestern State University graduation, May 10, 2014. Photo by Ethan Metcalf

at Midwestern State University graduation, May 10, 2014. Photo by Ethan Metcalf

at Midwestern State University graduation, May 10, 2014. Photo by Ethan Metcalf

Julie Gaynor, director of public information, at Midwestern State University graduation, May 10, 2014. Photo by Ethan Metcalf

Heather Berryhill, theater graduate, at Midwestern State University graduation, May 10, 2014. Photo by Ethan Metcalf

at Midwestern State University graduation, May 10, 2014. Photo by Lauren Roberts