[caption id="attachment_38835" align="alignleft" width="1280"]<img class="wp-image-38835 size-full" src="https://aberdeeninsider.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/05042024-SpringCommencement-0K1A1721.jpeg" alt="Longtime faculty member Doug Ohmer, who has also served as dean of the School of Business and dean of the School of Professional Studies, was the guest speaker at Northern State University's graduation on Saturday, May 4 at the Barnett Center. He received the honorary title of professor emeritus. Photo courtesy of Northern State University." width="1280" height="784" /> Longtime faculty member Doug Ohmer, who has served as dean of the School of Business and dean of the School of Professional Studies, was the guest speaker at Northern State University's graduation on Saturday, May 4 at the Barnett Center. He received the honorary title of professor emeritus. Photo courtesy of Northern State University.[/caption] [caption id="attachment_38836" align="alignleft" width="1280"]<img class="wp-image-38836 size-full" src="https://aberdeeninsider.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/05042024-SpringCommencement-0K1A3305.jpeg" alt="International student Georgy Turner from South Africa was among the 257 students who received diplomas from Northern State University on Saturday, May 4. She was one of six international students, each of whom wore a sash representing their home country. Photo courtesy of Northern State University." width="1280" height="824" /> International student Georgy Turner from South Africa was among the 257 students who received diplomas from Northern State University on Saturday, May 4. She was one of six international students, each of whom wore a sash representing their home country. Photo courtesy of Northern State University.[/caption] [caption id="attachment_38837" align="alignleft" width="1280"]<img class="wp-image-38837 size-full" src="https://aberdeeninsider.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/05012024-CordingCeremony-1Y7A9480.jpeg" alt="Dustin Dirksen, a Northwestern Area High School graduate, was one of several high school and college students who received braided cords Wednesday, May 1 during a ceremony at Northern State University. Dirksen is talking to American Legion member Charles Aldentaler. The high school students have committed to military service, and college students are military veterans. Photo courtesy of Northern State University." width="1280" height="854" /> Dustin Dirksen, a Northwestern Area High School graduate, was one of several high school and college students who received braided cords Wednesday, May 1 during a ceremony at Northern State University. Dirksen is talking to American Legion member Charles Aldentaler. The high school students have committed to military service, and college students are military veterans. Photo courtesy of Northern State University.[/caption]