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Cheers, caps and a comeback: Manhattanville University celebrates the Class of 2025

Graduates reflect on hard work and bright futures at today’s commencement ceremony.

Emily Drooby

May 17, 2025, 3:31 PM

Updated 4 hr ago

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It was a day of pride and celebration in Purchase as Manhattanville University held its 2025 undergraduate commencement ceremony.
Families and friends filled the campus to cheer on graduates who have spent the past four years working toward this moment.
The crowd was buzzing with excitement, hope and a few happy tears.
Among the many inspiring stories, nursing graduate Irving Escobar stood out — returning to school at 26 and overcoming personal loss to earn his degree.
The full story of Irving’s journey and more graduation highlights on News 12 later tonight.