my process? Yes, dating. So if we would have had a regular graduation, my daddy probably wouldn't been able to make it. It's a no brainer. It's not a decision. This is what you do. Never misses. He's always there for me. That's made us come so close. Like we have. This bond can be broken. Even my mama came. Break it. Lose your senior year. And now you're facing with your dad too. We just wanted to do something. Teoh. Kind of make her smile. Great to know that I'm done. Just have you.
News We Love: Father-daughter duo celebrates graduation at Indiana University
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Updated: 2:17 PM CDT May 17, 2025
It was a weekend to remember at Indiana University in Bloomington, Indiana, as graduation ceremonies took center stage on Saturday. Among the Class of 2025 was a unique pair—a father and daughter who turned their tassels together.Related video above — 'He's always there for me': Senior shares emotional home graduation with dad battling cancerReggie Johnson and his daughter, Liv Clements, shared a special bond as they walked across the stage to receive their degrees. For Reggie, who has worked at IU for over 20 years in various departments, the university has always been a part of his life. But when Liv chose IU for her college journey, Reggie decided it was time to pursue his own degree as well."It’s going to be a great story to tell," Reggie said.Liv, a graduate of IU’s Media School with aspirations of becoming a sports reporter, said having her dad by her side made the experience even more meaningful.“There’s not one milestone I went through or he’s gone through that we haven’t been a part of together,” Liv shared.The duo supported each other through late-night study sessions, shared lunches on campus, and even attended classes together. Reggie, who earned his degree in tourism, hospitality and event management, said the journey was about more than just academics — it was about showing his daughter that anything is possible at any age.“It’s a tug on the heart to know that she’s completed so much, and I was able to go back and get this degree,” Reggie said.As they celebrated their shared milestone, Liv expressed her pride in her father. “It’s never been just about me through this process. I just couldn’t be more proud of him.”
It was a weekend to remember at Indiana University in Bloomington, Indiana, as graduation ceremonies took center stage on Saturday. Among the Class of 2025 was a unique pair—a father and daughter who turned their tassels together.
Related video above — 'He's always there for me': Senior shares emotional home graduation with dad battling cancer
Reggie Johnson and his daughter, Liv Clements, shared a special bond as they walked across the stage to receive their degrees. For Reggie, who has worked at IU for over 20 years in various departments, the university has always been a part of his life. But when Liv chose IU for her college journey, Reggie decided it was time to pursue his own degree as well.
"It’s going to be a great story to tell," Reggie said.
Liv, a graduate of IU’s Media School with aspirations of becoming a sports reporter, said having her dad by her side made the experience even more meaningful.
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Reggie Johnson and his daughter, Liv Clements, pose for a photo at their shared graduation.
“There’s not one milestone I went through or he’s gone through that we haven’t been a part of together,” Liv shared.
The duo supported each other through late-night study sessions, shared lunches on campus, and even attended classes together. Reggie, who earned his degree in tourism, hospitality and event management, said the journey was about more than just academics — it was about showing his daughter that anything is possible at any age.
“It’s a tug on the heart to know that she’s completed so much, and I was able to go back and get this degree,” Reggie said.
As they celebrated their shared milestone, Liv expressed her pride in her father. “It’s never been just about me through this process. I just couldn’t be more proud of him.”
