On Saturday, May 10, Franklin Pierce University celebrated the Class of 2025, bringing together graduates, families, faculty, staff, and guests on the Rindge Campus.

Franklin doesn’t recognize valedictorians or salutatorians during their annual graduation, but instead allows students to apply to speak at the event. Wuertz and Cadwell both said they are ...

The individual died at 12:25 p.m., nearly a half hour after the graduation began, according to the Franklin County Coroner's Office. They are still working to identify the person.