A refugee, a veteran, an athlete, a mom and a widow: Meet 5 Utah college graduates who are celebrating their diplomas

(Trent Nelson | The Salt Lake Tribune) Graduates at the University of Utah's commencement ceremony, in Salt Lake City on Thursday May 2, 2019.

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