Graduation weekend begins in the Triangle

Soon-to-be college graduates and their families are gearing up for commencement weekend.

Universities kicked off the weekend with special ceremonies and events, including UNC-Chapel Hill's Red, White, and Carolina Blue Graduation. The special graduation ceremony honored military-affiliated graduates.

Here is this weekend's schedule for colleges in our viewing area:

N.C. Central University

Saturday, May 9, 8 a.m.

O'Kelly-Riddick Stadium

Commencement Speaker: Arne Duncan

http://web.nccu.edu/commencement/

N.C. State University

Saturday, May 9, 9 a.m.

PNC Arena

Commencement Speaker: France A Crdova

http://www.ncsu.edu/reg_records/graduation/schedule.html

Fayetteville State University

Saturday, May 9, 9 a.m.

Crown Coliseum

Commencement Speaker: Kenyata Wesley

http://www.uncfsu.edu/registrar/students/graduation-process

UNC-Chapel Hill

Sunday, May 10, 9 a.m.

Kenan Stadium

Commencement Speaker: Jason Kilar

http://commencement.unc.edu//

Duke University

Sunday, May 10, 9 a.m.

Durham Bulls Athletic Park

Commencement Speaker: Dr. Paul Farmer

https://commencement.duke.edu/

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