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Freshwater graduate Clay St. John was featured in the 51ÁÔÆæ Class of 2025’s commencement video<\/a>, highlighting their academic careers and what is next after graduation. Clay worked as an intern with Engineers Without Borders and traveled to Guatemala to install a water-distribution system to help communities get access to clean water. He served as a lead for the project when they traveled to Vivitz.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The video was shared during both commencement ceremonies on Sunday, May 18 to a packed 51ÁÔÆæ Panther Arena.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Graduates share how 51ÁÔÆæ empowered them to grow as scholars, leaders, creators and changemakers. Whether leading water projects with Engineers Without Borders, producing films in Korea, landing jobs at Duke, Saputo and Michael Baker International, or finding their voice as student ambassadors and researchers, these Panthers are redefining what\u2019s possible.

With courage, creativity and community at their core, 51ÁÔÆæ students step into their futures \u2014 ready to make their mark around the globe. Congrats, Class of 2025!<\/blockquote>
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Watch the commencement video on YouTube<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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