Spring 2018 commencement in photos
ASU's newest alumni honored at more than 30 ceremonies this week
Arizona State University doesn't do things small (except for maybe our nanotechnology research). More than 30 ceremonies will celebrate the university's newest graduates — some 15,000 strong — as Sun Devils turn their tassels and step into a bright new future. Get to know some of the university's impressive spring 2018 graduates, and return to this page all week as we continue to add photos from convocations.
All week: Creative mortarboards
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Abbigail Gibbs shows off her Captain Jack Sparrow mortarboard at undergraduate commencement.
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Less than a week before Mother's Day, Jayla Sandoval (Bachelor of Science in integrative health) has a special message for her mom on her cap.
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Anthropology graduate Francisca Morales holds her mortarboard, which says, "I sustained my dreams and my dreams sustained me," during Undergraduate Commencement.
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BSN graduate Natasha Hui designed a "Deadpool" cap to celebrate graduation. Without the curse words.
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A future teacher's mortarboard bears the signatures of her classroom of students at Graduate Commencement on May 7.
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Twin sisters Sali (left) and Judi Abohana show off their mortarboards at Undergraduate Commencement.
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At ASU, even our geekery is transdisciplinary, as shown by music education major Alexandra Pallad's mortarboard.
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Industrial design graduate Tessa Nyre shows off her working QR code mortarboard which links to her portfolio.
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School of Art student Theodore Beatty jazzed up his graduation cap for commencement.
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Nutrition graduate Logan Whitfill shows off her doughnut themed mortarboard.
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BSN graduate Amelia Lizarraga took a page out of Wonder Woman's book for her mortarboard.
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Chemical engineering graduate Ben Wik shows off his mortarboard that contains years' worth of the slips given to students who stay past midnight at Hayden Library.
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Journalism and mass communication graduate Bridget Dowd has an important declaration to make, via mortarboard.
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Design studies management graduate Gabriel Perez shows off his embroidered mortarboard (courtesy of his girlfriend).
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Criminology graduate Jesse Johnson added his mantra ("Trust Ya Process") to his cap to remind people that everyone's path to a degree is different.
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Biological sciences graduate Kristen Jensen has a sense of humor about job-hunting on her cap.
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Master's degree in social work graduate Ashley Dailey celebrate with her decorated cap at Graduate Commencement on Monday.
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The Force is strong with master's degree in social work graduate Alexzis Figueroa.
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Rachel Hill, who earned her Bachelor of Science in nursing, shows her love of anatomy and puns at Undergraduate Commencement.
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Looks like Mary Lou Fulton Teachers College graduate Katrina Paluzzi follows the "Rick and Morty" philosophy.
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Michelle Randle shows off her cap as she heads to receive her BA in early childhood education and BA in special education.
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Well, that's not what you want. Hopefully it's not actually the case for marketing and event planning graduate Marissa Tinz.
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Master's degree in social work graduate Paulina Avila shows off her mortarboard with the Virgin of Guadalupe and "We made it, Mom and Dad," in Spanish.
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Master's degree in engineering graduate Skyler Moore shows off his mortarboard, complete with engineering project.
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Luis and Elizabeth Carbajal pose with their daugter, Chalsie Carbajal, an industrial engineering grad, before the ASU Undergraduate Commencement at Chase Field. Chalsie's mortarboard was a shoutout to her parents.
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All eyes were on software engineering major Chadd Ingersoll’s “Poly Water Tower”-themed mortarboard. He was one of three winners recognized at the Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering Maroon Convocation ceremony Wednesday for their creative designs.
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Migle Varkalaite, a construction management graduate, spent six hours decorating her hard hat, the “Bedazzled Builder.” Students graduating from the Construction Management and Construction Engineering programs wear hard hats instead of traditional mortarboards during convocation in the Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering.
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We're told that campus is an excellent hunting ground for Pokemon treasures ... and diplomas. Communication graduate Michael Childs Jr. is clearly a fan of both, pitcured at the Black African Convocation on Thursday morning.
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Communication graduate Dajheoni Perry shows off her mortarboard during the Black African Convocation on Thursday morning.
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Criminology and criminal justice graduate TKeyJah Vaccarro (pictured at the Black African Convocation on Thursday morning) turned her mortarboard into her own family crest, showing sources of her strength and her inspiration.
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Just a guess, but perhaps Flamin' Hot Cheetos fueled more than one study session for sports and media studies graduate Alexandra Ince, pictured at the W. P. Carey School of Business Convocation Thursday afternoon.
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Daisy De La Rosa, graduating with a Bachelor of Arts in sustainability, shows off her mortarboard at the School of Sustainability Convocation at ASU Gammage on Thursday.
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Allesandra Stoffo, graduating with a Bachelor of Arts in sustainability, shows off her mortarboard, which has a working solar panel on it.
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Everett Tyler Arakaki — and his mortarboard — are ready for takeoff into a bright future, seen at the Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering convocation Wednesday.
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Cut — print it! Looks like Monica Sampson, a journalism and mass communication and theater major, is ready for her sequel in London, at the Cronkite School convocation Tuesday in downtown Phoenix.
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Ann Marie Schlup, a journalism and mass communication major, gives credit where it's due at the Cronkite School convocation.
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Samantha Bentley, a communications major, shows of her customized cap at the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences convocation Tuesday at the Wells Fargo Arena.
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Dad gets a shoutout on Bridget Tallsalt's graduation cap at the American Indian Convocation Wednesday at ASU Gammage.
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Food and nutrition management graduate Julia Morena can now walk the walk and guac the guac after receiving her degree at the College of Health Solutions convocation Friday.
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Kinesiology graduate Haley Santiago shows off her mortarboard during the College of Health Solutions convocation.
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Criminology and criminal justice graduate Tara Crystal Lopez's mortarboard reads, "When you see me fly, remember that you painted my wings," at the Hispanic Convocation Saturday morning.
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Perla Tapia, who received her master's degree in education leadership, shows off her cap at the Mary Lou Fulton Teachers College convocation Friday.
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Oksanna Scheidt, who received her bachelor's degree in educational studies, shares some special news at the Mary Lou Fulton Teachers College convocation: Scheidt is having a baby girl, and her name will be Cecilia.
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Liz Chavez (Bachelor of Arts in organizational Leadership) is a Starbucks partner from the Dallas regional office and wears her cap at the convocation Friday for the College of Integrative Sciences and Arts at Wells Fargo Arena. Eighty-one Starbucks partners accepted degrees from the college.
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Cynthia Lacayo (Bachelor of Arts in interdisciplinary studies) sends an encouraging message to parents of graduates at the convocation for the College of Integrative Sciences and Arts on Friday. Her son also graduated from ASU this week. She is planning to continue on for her MBA.
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Dexter Racca (Bachelor of Arts in interdisciplinary studies) uses a video gaming reference to show he has moved up to being a college graduate at the College of Integrative Sciences and Arts convocation.
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New York Starbucks Partner Kristi Lap shows her loyalty at the College of Integrative Sciences and Arts convocation at Wells Fargo Arena on Friday.
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Sarah Trowbridge-Peck (Bachelor of Fine Arts in dance education) sports a bright cap at the convocation for the Herberger Institute for Design and the Arts on Wednesday at Wells Fargo Arena in Tempe.
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Biology graduate Alaa Zachi's mortarboard says, "Thanks to God forever and always" in Arabic at the New College of Interdisciplinary Arts and Sciences convocation at Peoria Sports Complex on Tuesday evening.
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Flinn scholar Carly Snyder (Bachelor of Science in biological sciences and Master of Science in business analytics) thanks all the people who helped her get a career after her four years at ASU, seen at the convocation for Barrett, The Honors College at Wells Fargo Arena on Tuesday.
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Nursing graduate Martine Desulme makes her feelings known at the College of Nursing and Health Innovation convocation at the Phoenix Convention Center on Tuesday afternoon.
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Nursing graduate Laura Hall shows off her "Office"-inspired mortarboard at the College of Nursing and Health Innovation convocation.
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Business graduate Andrew Nguyen filled his mortarboard with pictures from his time as a first-generation student, seen at the Asian/Asian Pacific American Convocation on Wednesday morning.
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Information technology graduate Ryan Yap shows off his interests on his mortarboard during the Asian/Asian Pacific American Convocation.
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Asian Pacific American Studies graduate Xena Baza decorated her mortarboard with the flags of both her parents' countries: Mexico and Guam.
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Amaroney Thach (Master of Arts in creative enterprise and cultural leadership) shows off his mortarboard with #khmerican during the Asian/Asian Pacific American Convocation on Wednesday morning.
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Cynthia Arroyo (Bachelor of Science in criminology and criminal justice) sports a cap with a picture of the day her parents brought her home from the hospital, at the convocation for the College of Public Service and Community Solutions at Wells Fargo Arena on Thursday.
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Christina Wills (Bachelor of Science in criminology and criminal justice) created a custom cap commencement, seen at the Thursday convocation for the College of Public Service and Community Solutions.
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Kristen Gallegos honors the degree she earned — criminology and criminal justice, psychology and a minor in communications — at the convocation for the College of Public Service and Community Solutions on Thursday.
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Friday and Saturday, May 11 and 12: College of Integrative Sciences and Arts; Mary Lou Fulton Teachers College; College of Health Solutions; Hispanic Convocation
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Brittney Smiley, who earned her Bachelor of Arts in interdisciplinary studies, flashes a pitchfork to friends at the convocation for the College of Integrative Sciences and Arts at Wells Fargo Arena on Friday. More than 700 students accepted degrees from the college, from all four campuses and programs at Lake Havasu, Yuma, Thatcher and online, including 81 Starbucks Partners.
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Chase Stratton (Bachelor of Arts in interdisciplinary studies) and others remove their caps for the national anthem at the College of Integrative Sciences and Arts convocation Friday.
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Convocation speaker, business consultant and ASU alumnus Kimothy Taylor shows his true loyalty at the College of Integrative Sciences and Arts ceremony.
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Amber Barnes (Bachelor of Arts in organizational leadership) celebrates her new diploma at the convocation for the College of Integrative Sciences and Arts at Wells Fargo Arena.
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Ren Bryant (Bachelor of Science in applied biological sciences) holds his little Sun Devils — Drake (left), 5, and Tillman, 4 — after the College of Integrative Sciences and Arts ceremony Friday.
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Raven Beezer (Bachlor of Arts in interdisciplinary studies) has her large family and fan club showing their support for her at the convocation ceremony for the College of Integrative Sciences and Arts on Friday.
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ASU alumna Wendy Umbrianna, granddaughter of Mary Lou Fulton and a choir teacher at Santan Junior High in Chandler, addresses the new graduates at the convocation of the Mary Lou Fulton Teachers College on Friday at Wells Fargo Arena in Tempe.
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Maria E. Ramirez receives her diploma for elementary education at the Mary Lou Fulton Teachers College convocation.
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Kevin McClain celebrates as he receives his diploma for educational studies at the Mary Lou Fulton Teachers College convocation Friday.
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Morgan DiFelice, who earned her bachelor's degree in secondary education, walks across the stage at the Mary Lou Fulton Teachers College convocation.
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Breonn Peoples walks across the stage after receiving her diploma for educational studies at the Mary Lou Fulton Teachers College convocation Friday at Wells Fargo Arena in Tempe.
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Health informatics graduate Nathalie Valencia makes her way to the College of Health Solutions convocation Friday evening at Wells Fargo Arena in Tempe.
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Exercise and wellness graduate Reginald Williams cheers during the College of Health Solutions convocation Friday evening.
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Science of health care delivery graduates Stephany Esquivel (left) and Asha Devineni smile during the College of Health Solutions convocation.
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Exercise and wellness graduates Jeremy Acre and Levia Nguyen twirl their cords during the College of Health Solutions convocation Friday evening.
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Nutrition graduate Rebecca Bender shows her excitement at the College of Health Solutions convocation.
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Speech and hearing graduate Joanna Alshalabi (right) and nutrition graduate Diana Alshalabi wave to their family as they make their way off stage during the College of Health Solutions convocation.
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His future's so bright ... Health care delivery graduate Shane Early celebrates his degree during the College of Health Solutions convocation.
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Masters in social work graduate Mayra Avendaño gets a kiss from her husband, Juan Avendaño, before the start of the Hispanic Convocation on Saturday morning at Wells Fargo Arena.
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Business marketing graduate Ricardo Flores cheers during the Hispanic Convocation.
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Integrative health care graduate Anna Bermudez receives a hug from ASU TRIO staff during the Hispanic Convocation.
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The Ferrera family cheers for their special education and elementary education graduate Brenda Ferrera during the Hispanic Convocation at Wells Fargo Arena.
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Denise Viner of Bella Q Dance Studio dances out at the conclusion of the Hispanic Convocation on Saturday morning.
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Business law graduate Andree Santiago gets a hug from her cousin Melissa Bautista after the Hispanic Convocation on Saturday morning at Wells Fargo Arena in Tempe.
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Thursday, May 10: College of Public Service and Community Solutions; Black African Convocation; W. P. Carey School of Business; School of Sustainability
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Graduate Nina Fader, MS in community resources and development, reviews a few pictures with her parents, Stephen and Christine Fader, before the spring 2018 College of Public Service and Community Solutions convocation at Wells Fargo Arena, May 10.
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Natasha Peacock, master's degree graduate in social work, takes a selfie with Nathan Gilligan, bachelor's degree graduate in social work, before the spring 2018 convocation for the College of Public Service and Community Solutions.
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Jonathan Koppell, dean of the College of Public Service and Community Solutions speaks at college's spring 2018 convocation. More than 900 students accepted degrees from the college, with around 200 of them completing online curriculum and coming to the Tempe ceremony.
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Community sports management graduate Connor Pelton reacts to one of Dean Jonathan Koppell's humorous comments at the spring 2018 convocation for the College of Public Service and Community Solutions.
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Starbucks partner Jamie Messer, from North Dakota, signs the chalkboard outside the spring 2018 convocation for the College of Public Service and Community Solutions, at Wells Fargo Arena. He earned a bachelor's degree in interdisciplinary studies.
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Graduates stand at the start of the Black African Convocation at ASU Gammage on Thursday.
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Global studies graduate Nafisa Thorpe makes her way across the stage with her fellow graduates during the Black African Convocation.
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Early childhood and early childhood special education graduate Samara Willis listens to speakers during the Black African Convocation.
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Health care delivery graduate Shane Early dances across the stage during the Black African Convocation.
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Finance graduate Rory Curran rides his scooter to the W. P. Carey School of Business convocation at Wells Fargo Arena on Thursday.
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Global politics graduate Victoria Crynes, a Tillman Scholar, Gammage Scholar and McCord Scholar leads the processional party to the stage during the W. P. Carey School of Business convocation.
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Business sports and media studies graduate Ricardo Flores gestures during the W. P. Carey School of Business convocation.
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Sparky greets the graduates during the W .P. Carey School of Business convocation.
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Business entrepreneurship graduates and best friends Ellie Rollo (right) and Danielle DiMaggio (left) hug as they make their way off stage during the W. P. Carey School of Business convocation.
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New graduates listen to opening remarks at the School of Sustainability Convocation on Thursday at ASU Gammage in Tempe.
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Vanessa Howg, graduating with a sustainability degree in ecosystems, pins a paloverde branch to the gown of Kody Landals, who is also graduating with a sustainability degree in ecosystems, at the School of Sustainability Convocation on Thursday. The branches are a ceremonial symbol worn by all the School of Sustainability graduates.
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Alessandra Stoffo, graduating with a Bachelor of Arts in sustainability, addresses the students at the School of Sustainability ceremony. Stoffo's mortarboard had a working solar panel.
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Christopher Boone, dean of the the School of Sustainability, awards Daisy De La Rosa with a bachelor's degree in sustainability at the Thursday convocation.
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Terra Urban (left), graduating with a Bachelor of Arts in sustainability, shows her certificate of graduation to her daughter, Paloma Ozaeta, and her father, Perry Urban, after the School of Sustainability convocation Thursday at ASU Gammage.
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Wednesday, May 9: Army ROTC Commissioning Ceremony; Asian/Asian Pacific Convocation; Herberger Institute for Design and the Arts; Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law; Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering; American Indian Convocation; Naval Science Commissioning Ceremony
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Lt. Col. Thad Weist gives the welcoming remarks at the Army ROTC Commissioning Ceremony on the steps of Old Main on the Tempe campus on Wednesday, May 9, 2018.
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Second Lt. Daina Cing, graduating with a Bachelor of Arts in political science, gets her gold bars pinned on her shoulders by her mother, Cherry Gutierrez, at the Army ROTC Commissioning Ceremony.
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A graduate with a Bachelor of Science in criminal justice, 2nd Lt. Christopher Freeman hugs his grandfather, former Sgt. Bert Lawrence Sweeney, who gave him his first salute at the Army ROTC Commissioning Ceremony.
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Second Lt. Christopher Story, graduating with a Bachelor of Science in criminology and criminal justice, gets his gold bars pinned by his brother John Story (left) and his father, Garrett Story.
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Second Lt. Erin Connors, graduating with a Bachelor of Arts in global studies, hugs her family after they pin her gold bars at the Army ROTC Commissioning Ceremony.
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Graduates pose together for a group photo during the Asian/Asian Pacific American Convocation at the Student Pavilion on Tempe campus Wednesday, May 9, 2018.
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Student speaker and biological sciences graduate Rea Angela Plotado addresses her fellow graduates during the Asian/Asian Pacific American Convocation.
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Friends snap pictures of the graduates as they line up for the Asian/Asian Pacific Convocation on May 9.
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Economics and mathematics graduate Aidan Morita, wearing an already impressive array of regalia, crosses the stage to receive another stole during the Asian/Asian Pacific American Convocation.
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Sociology and psychology graduate Darlene Thavilanuvat was all smiles as she was recognized at the Asian/Asian Pacific Convocation.
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Dean Steven Tepper welcomes graduates, faculty, friends and family to the spring 2018 Convocation for the Herberger Institute for Design and the Arts, at Wells Fargo Arena, Wednesday, May 9, 2018.
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Masters of music performance Katherine Clemons, left, and Laura McCauley pose for a selfie during the spring 2018 Convocation for the Herberger Institute for Design and the Arts.
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Kevin Chapanian, master of industrial design, has his hood adjusted by Associate Professor John Takamura at the spring 2018 Convocation for the Herberger Institute for Design and the Arts.
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More than 900 students earned degrees from the Institute, with around 750 of them celebrating with friends and family members at the ceremony.
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Sarah Trowbridge-Peck flies away from the podium after collecting her diploma at the spring 2018 Convocation for the Herberger Institute for Design and the Arts.
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(From left) Timothy Taylor, Ian King and Priscilla Chang take a selfie as they line up for the Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law Convocation at the Phoenix Convention Center on Wednesday.
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Graduate Tyler Carlton, winner of the Armstrong Award, which honors academic performance and contributions to ASU Law, addresses graduates and guests during the Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law Convocation.
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Dean Douglas Sylvester (right) hugs convocation guest speaker Rabia Chaudry after "graduating" her with a hood during the Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law Convocation. Years ago, Chaudry missed her own graduation ceremony. "This is a real honor for me, and I’m going to feel like, in a way, I’m right there with the graduates, because it’s going to be my first experience as well.”
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LLM graduate Sheree Wright beams as she is hooded during the Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law convocation.
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Graduate James Mowdy takes a bow during the Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law Convocation. His stole is from the National Native American Law Students Association.
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Austin Montano picks up and swings his sister, graduate Alexis Montano, after the ASU Law convocation.
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Marine Corps veteran and mechanical engineering graduate Jovani Hernandez, his wife, Norma, and two children pose for a photo with Sparky prior to the Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering Gold Convocation ceremony Wednesday evening at Wells Fargo Arena in Tempe.
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Ira A. Fulton beams with pride as he addresses the Class of 2018. The dedicated philanthropist — who has known many of the students since welcoming them during E2 camp — challenged every graduate to use the foundation and skills they’ve received through their education in the Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering to make the world a better place.
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“No matter what brought us here, we now have the opportunity to make a positive impact. It is time for us to bring society one step forward into the future. It’s not enough for us to watch. As engineers, we do. We are a class comprised of phenomenal innovators, creators and leaders,” says Erin Huber at the Fulton Schools Gold Convocation. She earned her degree in mechanical engineering.
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Samuel Perez waves to friends and family in the audience during the Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering Gold Convocation. Perez is first-generation college student who served as president of the Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers. He was honored as one of Fulton Schools’ spring 2018 outstanding graduates.
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Two Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering spring 2018 graduates flash their smiles as they exit Wells Fargo Arena. With nearly of the nearly 2,900 students receiving their degrees this semester, the Fulton Schools graduated its largest class in history.
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ASU freshman Kyla Jade Silas, studying family and human development, leads the invocation at ASU Gammage for the American Indian Convocation on Wednesday.
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Priscilla Espinoza, who received her master's degree in interdisciplinary studies, walks across the stage at ASU Gammage during the American Indian Convocation. Read more about her journey to her degree.
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Dristan Bahe, who earned his bachelor's degree in accountancy, walks across the stage at ASU Gammage on Wednesday.
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Samantha Toledo, who earned her master's degree in educational policy, receives the Eagle Spirit award from the Heard Museum at the American Indian Convocation on Wednesday at ASU Gammage.
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At the American Indian Convocation, graduates receive the Stole of Gratitude, made of a Pendleton blanket. It may be given to a loved one after the ceremony as a sign of gratitude.
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At the Naval Science Commissioning Ceremony on Wednesday at Neeb Hall in Tempe are (front row, from left) Midshipmen Ross Gonzales, Keaton Fujii, Avery Bing and Britni Barricman; (second row, from left) Midshipmen Cody Roslan, (not seen) Alicia Page, Matthew Oman, Laurel Housinger and (not seen) Daniel Holz.
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(From left) Midshipmen Cody Roslan, Alicia Page, Matthew Oman, Laurel Housinger and Daniel Holz take their oath of office to be officers in the U.S. Navy and Marines on Wednesday at the Naval Science Commissioning Ceremony.
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Midshipman Avery Bing is assisted by his mother Darlene Coley-Bing at the Naval Science Commissioning Ceremony on Wednesday.
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Midshipman Laurel Housinger receiving her first salute from Master Chief Karol Kramer, U.S. Navy (retired).
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Tuesday, May 8: Barrett, The Honors College; Air Force ROTC Commissioning Ceremony; Rainbow Convocation; School for the Future of Innovation in Society; New College of Interdisciplinary Arts and Sciences; Thunderbird School of Global Management; College of Nursing and Health Innovation, Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication; College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
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Gerardo Rivera, Jr., who earned a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering systems, poses with his grandparents, Magdalena and Noe Magana, and his aunt, Elsa Magana, before the Barrett, The Honors College Convocation at Wells Fargo Arena, May 8. He plans pursue a master's degree in engineering at ASU.
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Members of the Mesa Caledonian Pipe Band — Dianne Nunez (left), Zach Wallis and Richard Knowles (right) — mark the start of the Spring 2018 Barrett, The Honors College Convocation at Wells Fargo Arena on the Tempe campus, May 8.
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Mark Jacobs, dean of Barrett, The Honors College, joins the college's benefactor, Craig Barrett, at the start of the convocation.
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Rachel Ozeran, who received a bachelor's degree in neurobiology, physiology and behavior, allows her thesis director, Professor Jenny Brian, to attach her medallion at the Barrett, The Honors College Convocation. Ozeran plans to study medicine at the University of Washington.
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Saager Buch, who graduated with bachelor's degrees in economics and global studies, gets a cheer from fans at the Barrett, The Honors College Convocation.
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Balloons fall, marking the conclusion of the Spring 2018 Barrett, The Honors College Convocation. More than 860 graduates received Barrett medallions to commemorate their accomplishments.
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Technical sergeant Vanessa Franseen (center) hugs and congratulates the graduating lieutenants in the receiving line following the Air Force ROTC Commissioning Ceremony on May 8. Lt. Col. Christopher Padbury (right) also steps forward to congratulate the lieutenants.
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Lieutenant Samantha Bean, who is graduating with a degree in personnel, gets her bars pinned to her shoulders by her parents, Carmen and Rodney Bean, during the Air Force ROTC Commissioning Ceremony.
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Lieutenant Michael Austin, who is graduating with a pilot degree, gets his bars pinned to his shoulders by his sisters Kemi Reyes (right) and Amy Austin, and his father, Bruce Austin (left), during the Air Force ROTC Commissioning Ceremony. Austin’s niece Kimiko Reyes (front right), assists when a pin is dropped.
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Katherine Salazar, graduating with a degree in anthropology, gives a speech as the student speaker of the Rainbow Convocation, May 8. She talked about her experience growing up as a lesbian and how she found community and support at ASU.
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Leonard Velos, graduating with a BS in business and entrepreneurship, hugs his sister Cecilia Velos after the Rainbow Convocation.
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Niko Rojas is called back up on stage to show off the boots they were wearing at the 2018 Rainbow Convocation.
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Graduating students stand up and wave to their friends and families at Rainbow Convocation at the Student Pavilion on the Tempe campus.
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Hope Strater (left) shares a cupcake toast with her father, Bill Strater (right), after the Rainbow Convocation on May 8.
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Associate Professor Jameson Wetmore serves as the master of ceremonies at the spring 2018 convocation for the School for the Future of Innovation in Society, celebrating the school's sixth cohort, at the ASU Galvin Playhouse, Tuesday, May 8. Thirty-six students were recognized for their degrees.
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Doctoral graduates (from left) Eriko Fukumoto, Elizabeth Garbee and Eric Kennedy, as well as master's and bachelor's degree graduates listen to at the spring 2018 convocation for the School for the Future of Innovation in Society.
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Monique Hasbun, the undergraduate student convocation speaker, sings "The Future is for Everyone," a song she wrote for the spring 2018 convocation for the School for the Future of Innovation in Society.
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PhD in human and social dimensions of science and technology Eric Kennedy is hooded by Professor Andrew Maynard (right) and Professor Clark Miller at the spring 2018 convocation for the School for the Future of Innovation in Society.
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Clinical Associate Professor Mary Jane Parmentier (left) places a master's degree hood on Kaytlyn Marr, to signify her earning a Master of Science in global technology and development, at the spring 2018 convocation for the School for the Future of Innovation in Society.
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New graduates, including Marcus Goodwin (center), sing the Arizona State Alma Mater at the conclusion of the spring 2018 convocation for the School for the Future of Innovation in Society.
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Families await the entrance of their graduates during the New College of Interdisciplinary Arts convocation at Peoria Sports Complex in Peoria Tuesday, May 8.
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U.S. Army veteran and social and behavioral sciences graduate Dustin Logan posed with his service dog, Jordy, during the New College of Interdisciplinary Arts and Sciences convocation.
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The future looks bright for the graduates of the New College of Interdisciplinary Arts.
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Levi Sorenson holds his baby, Scout Sorenson, as they look for psychology graduate Dane Sorenson — with a cardboard head for reference — during the New College of Interdisciplinary Arts convocation.
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Master's degree in interdisciplinary studies graduate Priscilla Espinoza gets a hug from a faculty member during the New College of Interdisciplinary Arts convocation.
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Master's degree in communication graduate Kristina Gergus throws up a pitchfork as she walks back across the field after receiving her diploma during the New College of Interdisciplinary Arts convocation.
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Nuno Muandumba, arts in global affairs and management master's degree graduate, carries the flag of Angola during the Thunderbird School of Global Management convocation at the Thunderbird Event Center in Glendale on May 8.
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Global management graduate Tanya Jabra carries the flag of Ecuador and describes the country during the Thunderbird School of Global Management convocation at the Thunderbird Event Center in Glendale, May 8.
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Students listen to Thunderbird School of Global Management Director General Joseph Carter during the school's convocation at the Thunderbird Event Center in Glendale, May 8.
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Laura Bainbridge (right), who received an arts in global affairs and management master's degree, shakes hands with Thunderbird School Director General Allen Morrison during the school's convocation at the Thunderbird Event Center in Glendale on May 8.
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Graduates make their way down Third Street in downtown Phoenix to attend the College of Nursing and Health Innovation convocation at the Phoenix Convention Center on May 8.
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Nursing graduate Michelle Lim hugs her friend and fellow nursing graduate Antoni Lerias during the College of Nursing and Health Innovation convocation at the Phoenix Convention Center, May 8.
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Nursing graduate Jared Brimhall gets high fives from his children at the College of Nursing and Health Innovation convocation on May 8.
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Theresa Lynch shoots a quick photo of her graduate Callista Lynch as she enters the Phoenix Convention Center for the College of Nursing and Health Innovation convocation
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Nursing graduate Ume Dine makes her way across the stage during the College of Nursing and Health Innovation convocation.
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Integrative health graduate Chelsea Weldon throws up her mortarboard following the College of Nursing and Health Innovation convocation at the Phoenix Convention Center on Tuesday.
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Austin Bailey, a journalism and mass communications major, shakes hands with Dean Christopher Callahan at the Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication convocation at the Comerica Theatre in downtown Phoenix on Tuesday.
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Graduate Isabel Greenblatt, a journalism and mass communications major, addresses the students at the Walter Cronkite convocation Tuesday.
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Graduate Savannah Hass, a journalism and mass communications major, embraces Sean Kirmis after the Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication convocation at the Comerica Theatre in Phoenix on Tuesday.
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College of Liberal Arts and Sciences graduate Jasmine Truong, a biological sciences major, carries a banner during the ceremonies for the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences convocation Tuesday at Wells Fargo Arena in Tempe.
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Graduate Chad Kwiatkowski, a geology major, stands to be acknowledged for winning the Dean's Medal at the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences convocation.
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Amy Schifilliti, a biological sciences major, waits to receive her diploma at the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences convocation Tuesday.
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Kailey Glass, a communications major, receives her diploma at the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences convocation.
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Janessa Doyle, a justice studies major, shows off her diploma at the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences convocation Tuesday at Wells Fargo Arena in Tempe.
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Monday, May 7: Undergraduate Commencement
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Biology graduate Marisa Bugarin gets a hug from her parents, Harold and Cristina, before Undergraduate Commencement at Chase Field in downtown Phoenix on Monday evening.
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Yep, we're going to say it: Undergraduate Commencement was a home run at Chase Field this year. Here, ASU President Michael Crow leads the procession on Monday. Around 10,400 students graduated in the evening ceremony, with more than 20,000 people in attendance.
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Legendary ASU women's golf coach and ASU alumna Linda Vollstedt, who graduated in 1968 with a degree in math education, leads the Golden Grads onto the field.
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Noah Hemzacek, Moeur Award winner and graduate of Barrett, The Honors College who is receiving his Bachelor of Science in supply chain management, says his hat represents "all the bright ideas you can get at ASU."
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“Whenever people ask me if I’m worried about the future, I always say no. I say no because I know who you graduates are,” ASU President Michael Crow said Monday. “I know you’re more compassionate, more understanding, and you understand what it means to be equal, the idea of liberty, what it means to be creative and what it means to be connected to other people.”
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Massachusetts Institute of Technology President Rafael Reif receives an honorary doctoral degree and is hooded by Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering Dean Kyle Squires at Undergraduate Commencement. Read more about the Monday evening ceremony.
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(From left) Education graduates Gabriela Strunk, Katrina Paluzzi and Oksanna Scheidt celebrate with confetti — and a lot of laughs.
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Journalism and mass communication graduates (from left) Madison Stark, Isabel Greenblatt and Alexander Argeros cheer for one of their classmates during the presentation of the schools' outstanding graduates.
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Lee Baldwin, who earned his Bachelor of Science in sustainability, celebrates with his classmates at the completion of the Spring 2018 Undergraduate Commencement on Monday evening.
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As President Michael Crow confers degrees to the assembled graduates, Nick Ralston, who earned a Bachelor of Science in finance, moves his tassel from the right to the left signifying he's now a college graduate.
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Medical science graduate Joshua Slusher celebrates with his friends at the close of Undergraduate Commencement at Chase Field.
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Business graduate Christina Stoffel hugs her friend Alex Roberts at Undergraduate Commencement.
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Biomedical engineering and biochemistry graduate Victor Huerta poses as his mother, Rosy Huerta, takes a photo after the ceremony.
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Education graduate Gabriela Strunk hugs friends at the close of Undergraduate Commencement at Chase Field.
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Monday, May 7: Graduate Commencement
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ASU Graduate and Professional Student Association President Samantha Hernandez waits to begin the march of the gonfalons at the Spring 2018 Graduate Commencement at Wells Fargo Arena on Monday morning. She earned her PhD in political science, one of the first Latinas to do so at ASU. Around 4,700 students graduated with master's or doctoral degrees.
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Criminal justice master's degree graduate Dwanson Clark leaves the stage at the 2018 Graduate Commencement at Wells Fargo Arena on Monday morning.
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PhD in psychology Lisa Gunter laughs at a joke during the Graduate Commencement ceremony. She has been part of the Canine Science Collaboratory at ASU.
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Master's degree in education leadership and innovation graduate Richard Ramos throws a pitchfork during Graduate Commencement at Wells Fargo Arena.
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New global health PhD Michelle Villegas-Gold receives a congratulatory hug after being hooded by Professor Ana Magdalena Hurtado at the Spring 2018 Graduate Commencement at Wells Fargo Arena.
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Tallerila Tunney Rogers waves to friends after crossing the podium at the Graduate Commencement ceremony at Wells Fargo Arena. She earned dual master's degrees in public administration and social work.
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Electrical engineering doctoral graduate Hiranmayi Ranganathan receives her hood from Sethuraman "Panch" Panchanathan, executive vice president and chief research and innovation officer of Knowledge Enterprise Development.
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Goujun Chang of the China MBA program waits his turn to cross the stage during Graduate Commencement on Monday morning.
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Business administration doctoral graduate Wei Huang (center) catches a balloon at the conclusion of Graduate Commencement, marked by the traditional balloon drop at Wells Fargo Arena.
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Audiology doctoral graduate Chelsea Bega (second from right) laughs with friend Monica Eschagary (right) as they process out at the conclusion of Graduate Commencement.
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Cristi Pontius (right) is surrounded by her co-workers from Girl Scouts-Arizona Cactus-Pine Council (and by several likenesses of herself) after the Spring 2018 Graduate Commencement at Wells Fargo Arena on Monday. Pontius earned a master's degree in sustainability leadership.
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Saturday, May 5: Veterans Honor Stole Ceremony; International Student Stole Ceremony; ASU @ Lake Havasu
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Marine Corps veteran and organizational leadership graduate Marlon Marrero celebrates after receiving his stole during the Veterans Honor Stole Ceremony on Saturday morning at ASU Gammage on the Tempe campus. Read more about the ceremony honoring the more than 700 student veterans graduating this spring.
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Criminal justice graduate and Air Force veteran Anthony S. Lawrence receives his stole during the Veterans Honor Stole Ceremony on Saturday morning.
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Army veteran and master's degree in social work grad Tim Rogers poses for a photo with Christine Wilkinson, Sparky and Steve Borden at the Veterans Honor Stole Ceremony. Wilkinson is senior vice president and secretary of ASU; president and CEO of the ASU Alumni Association; and managing director, Trustees of ASU. Borden is director of veteran services at the Pat Tillman Veterans Center.
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Graduating veterans pose for a group photo after the Veterans Honor Stole Ceremony on Saturday morning.
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Psychology graduate and Army veteran Chiikajah Boykin poses for a photo with her parents, Maria and Alondo Boykin, and her daughter, Ava Johnson, after the Veterans Honor Stole Ceremony at ASU Gammage.
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Army veteran and art history graduate Brianna Nova holds her baby, Elena Nova, after the Veterans Honor Stole Ceremony at ASU Gammage.
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Director of University Ceremonies and Protocol Officer Melissa Werner adjusts the stole of master's degree in industrial engineering graduate Akshay Kamath of India before the International Student Stole Ceremony at the Student Pavilion on ASU's Tempe campus Saturday evening.
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Master's degree in electrical engineering graduate Spurthi Polavarapu of India chats with friends before the International Student Stole Ceremony on Saturday evening.
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Justice studies graduate Shantel Marekera of Zimbabwe addresses students during the International Student Stole Ceremony at the Student Pavilion.
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From left: Structural engineering graduate Mahit Kappor of India, political science senior Micah Kyler and structural engineering graduate Rashmi Chawla of India pose for a photo after the International Student Stole Ceremony.
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Master's degree in biochemistry graduate Amani Tinkasimile of Tanzania poses with friends after the International Student Stole Ceremony on Saturday evening.
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Electrical engineering graduate Martin Nungari of Kenya jumps for a photo after the International Student Stole Ceremony at the Student Pavilion.
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Members of ASU @ Lake Havasu's spring ’18 graduating class pose in front of the donor wall May 5. The ASU location had 17 graduates this spring, putting it over the 100-degrees mark since it opened in 2012.
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ASU @ Lake Havasu graduates listen to guest speakers at convocation May 5.
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ASU @ Lake Havasu students and families celebrate with confetti cannons after the May 5 convocation.
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Top photo: Exercise and wellness graduates Jeremy Acre (left) and Levia Nguyen (second from left) cheer after receiving their degrees during the College of Health Solutions convocation Friday evening. Photo by Deanna Dent/ASU Now
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