# @thelanternosu on Instagram

- **Type:** Image
- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/DJRjoWeRhW3
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/30180419-thelanternosu-instagram
- **Thumbnail:** https://img.gondola.cc/tr:w-,h-,fo-auto/postThumbnails/64f0f646cf.jpg
- **Posted:** 2025-05-05T13:55:00.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** The Lantern (@thelanternosu) — https://gondola.cc/thelanternosu

## Caption

“While history is crucial, the community we build for the future of democracy is just as essential.”
- Charles Bolden Jr.

Former NASA administrator, U.S. Marine Maj. Gen., and founder of The Charles F. Bolden Group, Bolden delivered Ohio State’s spring commencement address to a crowd of nearly 10,000 graduates - many of whom braved the rain with umbrellas and ponchos.

He reflected on service, leadership, and unity, urging graduates to stay civically engaged, lean into purpose, and help shape a better, more compassionate world.

Bolden also shared personal stories from his time in the military, at NASA, and on the global stage - reminding students that they have the power to rise above division and make a lasting impact.

📸: Sandra Fu | Managing Editor Photo 
✍️: Lily Pace | Managing Editor Campus

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## Credits

| Name | Username | Profile | Role |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| The Lantern | @thelanternosu | https://gondola.cc/thelanternosu | Newspaper |
| Sandra Fu | @s6ndra | https://gondola.cc/s6ndra | Photographer |

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