UMary Graduate Gets Marriage Proposal at Commencement

BISMARCK, N.D. (AP)  A student graduating with a doctorate degree from the University of Mary in Bismarck got a marriage proposal to go with her diploma.

During the school's commencement ceremony, 24-year-old Alexa Jesse Edman was proposed to on stage by 30-year-old assistant football coach Chuck Miesbauer. She said yes.

Edman, who earned a doctorate degree in physical therapy, tells the Bismarck Tribune that she didn't expect the proposal, "not in a million years."

Miesbauer says he had the idea in his head for a couple months, and got approval for his plan from a university official. He says he wanted to share the moment with people who helped them get to where they are.

The two have been together since December 2013.

[BISMARCK TRIBUNE]