TERRE HAUTE, Ind – Mother’s Day weekend was a little more special for most of the families of 2,200-plus Sycamores who graduated Saturday from Indiana State University.  Of the 2,213 students who were eligible, 1,060 undergraduate and 361 graduate students signed up to participate in either the morning or afternoon commencement exercises at Hulman Center.

Actor, comedian, writer and producer Mike Hatton, ’02, provided the alumni speech at both ceremonies. Hatton is best known for his breakthrough performance as George Dyer in the Best Picture-winning film “Green Book,” which also featured actors Mahershala Ali and Viggo Mortensen.

In her congratulations to the Class of 2019, ISU President Deborah Curtis acknowledged the impact these newly minted alumni have made and will continue to make on the community and the state.

“Our graduates are the backbone of the state of Indiana. Seventy-five percent of our students come from Indiana, and 70 percent of our graduates stay in Indiana, begin their careers, raise their families and contribute to the economy,” Curtis said. “Our graduates keep Indiana running, thriving and competing on a global stage.”