Eric Myers of Buffalo Grove was among 717 graduates to receive diplomas from Butler University on May 11, earning a degree in professional pharmacy.
Best-selling author John Green addressed the graduates, telling them that their "hero's journey" would be one of moving "from strength to weakness."
Butler conferred honorary degrees on Green and on veteran Indianapolis educator Martha Mitchell during the ceremony. Retired university bulldog mascot Butler Blue II also walked across the commencement stage and received a large bone in recognition of his nine years of service.
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