Michigan Mom Graduates With Newborn in Gown.

Grace Szymchack, a 24-year-old Michigan woman, graduated magna cum laude from Ferris State University with her 10-day-old daughter, Annabelle, tucked inside her gown.

Grace Szymchack, a 24-year-old Michigan woman, walked at her college graduation ceremony with her 10-day-old baby, Annabelle, tucked inside her gown.
Szymchack had planned to give birth to Annabelle three days after her commencement ceremony at Ferris State University, but Annabelle arrived early on Dec. 6.
Szymchack received her Bachelor’s degree in early childhood education and graduated magna cum laude.
She currently teaches full-time at a preschool for 3-year-olds and plans to continue her career in education.
Szymchack's story of perseverance has gone viral online, with thousands liking posts about her story and commenting in support.