Sunday, June 6, 2010

Slideshow: Commencement ceremony at National Hispanic University in San Jose - San Jose Mercury News

Slideshow: Commencement ceremony at National Hispanic University in San Jose - San Jose Mercury News

Slideshow: Commencement ceremony at National Hispanic University in San Jose

National Hispanic University held a commencement ceremony for about 150 graduates - ranging in age from 20 to nearly 60 -- Saturday at the school's San Jose campus. Six students addressed the cheering crowd of relatives and friends, paying tribute to the sacrifices of immigrant parents, support from spouses and children, or describing long journeys to receiving their diplomas. Entertainer Linda Ronstadt delivered the keynote address and was given an honorary doctorate. NHU was founded in 1981 and around 500 students, attend classes there. The school recently announced it has joined Laureate International Universities network.