Wright State President Hopkins urges graduates to serve others

Wright State University President David R. Hopkins encouraged graduates to “serve others first, discover who you really are and find your true calling in life” during the university’s 83rd commencement ceremony April 30.

“You will always accomplish more when you put the needs of others first,” Hopkins said.

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Before a packed Wright State Nutter Center audience, Hopkins told the graduating class of 2,045 students that commencement is just the tip of the iceberg of their lives as they begin the next great adventure in their lives.

“When I look out into this arena