BURLINGTON, Vt. — Zachary Wetzel, of Factoryville, graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in English during commencement ceremonies May 21 at the University of Vermont.

The university conferred degrees this year on an estimated 3,228 graduates, including 2,620 bachelor’s, 386 master’s, 106 doctoral and 116 medical degree recipients. Among degree recipients are students from 40 states and 97 international students from 21 foreign countries. Approximately 1,116 graduates are from Vermont.

James Fallows, national correspondent for The Atlantic, delivered the address.

Graduates and families gather on the University of Vermont Main Green for the school’s 216th commencement ceremony.
https://www.theabingtonjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/web1_commencement2017-joshbrown-800×400.jpgGraduates and families gather on the University of Vermont Main Green for the school’s 216th commencement ceremony. Submitted photo

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