University of Washington Bothell Commencement Speaker is NFL Draftee, Astronaut Leland Melvin
March 28, 2017
March 28, 2017
BOTHELL, Wash., March 28 -- The University of Washington's Bothell campus issued the following news release:
Leland Melvin was drafted in the National Football League and went on to become an astronaut, but only after overcoming injury with a perseverance he'll describe as the commencement speaker for the University of Washington Bothell's 2017 graduating class. Melvin will speak in front of graduates, family and friends at Safeco Field. The ceremony begins at 4 p.m. June 13.
Leland Melvin was drafted in the National Football League and went on to become an astronaut, but only after overcoming injury with a perseverance he'll describe as the commencement speaker for the University of Washington Bothell's 2017 graduating class. Melvin will speak in front of graduates, family and friends at Safeco Field. The ceremony begins at 4 p.m. June 13.