Graduation season — time to break out the decorated mortar boards, try to time that selfie onstage with ASU President Michael Crow, and celebrate all you've accomplished at Arizona State University ... and all the possibilities to come.
Get a glimpse of all the pomp and smiles as Sun Devils turn their tassels and head into a bright future. And don't forget to bookmark this page and return as we add photos from the convocations all week long.
Undergraduate Commencement
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New graduates celebrate during Undergraduate Commencement on Monday, May 9, at Chase Field in downtown Phoenix.
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An apropos topper: W. P. Carey graduate Morgan Harder sports an ASU-Diamondbacks mortarboard at Undergraduate Commencement — held at Chase Field because of construction at Sun Devil Stadium.
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Friends find each other before the start of the Undergraduate Commencement.
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Students participate in the best mortarboard competition before the start of Undergraduate Commencement.
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Outstanding graduates make their way to the field during Undergraduate Commencement on May 9.
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ASU President Michael Crow leads the procession during Undergraduate Commencement.
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Communications graduate Alyza Rathor waves to a friend during Undergraduate Commencement.
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The ROTC Color Guard presents the colors during Undergraduate Commencement at Chase Field.
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President Michael Crow addresses undergraduates during Undergraduate Commencement. He urged the soon-to-be graduates to use their education to fight for the future.
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The Golden Graduates take the field during Undergraduate Commencement. See a video of their 50-year reunion where the Class of 1966 had the opportunity to catch up and share memories.
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Students from the Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication celebrate during Undergraduate Commencement.
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Sir William Castell (right) receives his honorary degree during Undergraduate Commencement. The former director of General Electric is an Honorary Fellow of the Academy of Medical Sciences, among other designations.
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Students from the W. P. Carey School of Business celebrate their graduation together during Undergraduate Commencement on May 9.
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Teach for America CEO and founder Wendy Kopp receives her honorary degree during Undergraduate Commencement. Kopp was the featured speaker during Monday evening's ceremony.
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Teach for America CEO and founder Wendy Kopp addresses undergraduates during Undergraduate Commencement. Read about her commencement address here.
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Students from the Mary Lou Fulton Teachers College celebrate during Undergraduate Commencement.
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Emmanuel Guarino gives his girlfriend, Rebekah Dahl, a kiss as they celebrate their graduation together.
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Fireworks signal the end of Undergraduate Commencement at Chase Field on Monday night.
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English literature graduate Amy Medeiros (front) is all smiles as she exits the field after ASU's Undergraduate Commencement.
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ASU President Michael Crow chats with newly graduated students after ASU's Undergraduate Commencement.
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Graduate Commencement
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Chemistry doctoral students Suman Sen (left) and Ashok Kumar pose for a selfie before the Graduate Commencement on Monday, May 9, at Wells Fargo Arena on the Tempe campus. Around 300 students received their doctorates, and 1,300 earned their master's degrees.
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Master's in education Renee Gonzalez's mortarboard celebrates the students she works with — kindergartners with autism — at the Graduate Commencement on Monday morning.
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Michelle Guilmette (left) and Chloe Glenn take a photo at Graduate Commencement at Wells Fargo Arena.
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Peggy Sue Gamble, a master's in social work graduate, shows off her Obama mortarboard.
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ASU President Michael Crow gives his address during Graduate Commencement on May 9.
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Aline Sibomana smiles and puffs out her chest after receiving her master's of social work during Graduate Commencement.
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Dance master's student Ricardo Alvarez takes a selfie during ASU's Graduate Commencement.
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Heather Ross is hooded by her mentor Clark Miller at the Graduate Commencement ceremony. Ross earned her doctorate from the School for the Future of Innovation in Society for her work in Human and Social Dimensions of Science and Technology. This is her second doctorate, as she is also a DNP and mentored four students through their DNP programs.
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Now it's her turn: Newly hooded Heather Ross places the hood on Ashley Mariconti, one of the students she mentored. Mariconti earned her doctorate of nurse practitioner.
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(From left) Shannon King, Amy Kleinhans, Irene Brown and Ashley Mariconti are congratulated by their mentor for earning their doctorates of nurse practitioner at the Graduate Commencement ceremony.
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Richard Montague takes a selfie with President Michael Crow at Graduate Commencement. Montague received a master's degree in nursing education.
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Richard Montague decorated his mortarboard with a design of the Quechuan Tribe.
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Master's of social work graduate Peggy Sue Gamble cheers after receiving her degree Monday morning at Wells Fargo Arena.
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Kathy Drum celebrates the balloon drop, a tradition at the conclusion of Graduate Commencement. Drum earned her DNP in Women's Health.
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Master of ceremonies Brenda Hosley (left) and President Michael Crow lead the recessional after ASU's Graduate Commencement at Wells Fargo Arena.
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Master's in fine arts and dance graduate Emily Dance receives a big hug from her mother, Ann Johnson, after Graduate Commencement.
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Biochemistry doctoral Yuhe Yang poses for a photo with her boyfriend, Arthur Wang, and their dogs Coconut (left) and Leo after Graduate Commencement on Monday in Tempe.
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Friday, May 13-Saturday, May 14: College of Letters and Sciences Convocation; College of Health Solutions Convocation; Hispanic Convocation
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Online student Dylan Keith from Seattle (left) chats with campus student Brent Huddleston before the College of Letters and Sciences Convocation at Wells Fargo Arena, Friday, May 13. Both are graduating with bachelor’s in interdisciplinary studies.
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Kaiya Schroeder passes time reading before the College of Letters and Sciences Convocation.
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Doctoral graduates in counseling pychology Natalie Gildar (left) and Kerrie-Ann Wilkins take one last selfie, at the College of Letters and Sciences Convocation.
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Duane Roen, dean of the College of Letters and Sciences, congratulates one of the graduates at the college’s convocation. Around 475 students graduated with bachelor’s, master’s or doctoral degrees in both online and on-campus studies.
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Kayla Theisen's fan club, made up of her co-workers from myoatmeal.com, came out to cheer her on at the College of Letters and Sciences Convocation. She graduated with a bachelor’s degree in interdisciplinary studies.
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Exercise and wellness graduates Yaphet Fisseha (left) and Landon Fischer (right) enter through the tunnel before the start of the College of Health Solutions Convocation at Wells Fargo Arena on Friday, May 13.
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Exercise and wellness graduate Candy Wheeler shows off her mortarboard before the start of the College of Health Solutions Convocation.
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Exercise and wellness graduate Joe Schiavo shows off to his family and friends in the stands before the start of the College of Health Solutions Convocation.
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Behavioral health doctoral graduate Michelle James-Mann smiles and sings along with the national anthem during the College of Health Solutions Convocation.
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Exercise wellness graduate Katie Marinaro (right) and her friend kinesiology graduate Kyle Carroll (left) embrace as they walk off stage with their diplomas during the College of Health Solutions Convocation.
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Exercise and wellness graduate John Cooke (right) celebrates as he graduates during the College of Health Solutions Convocation.
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Speech and hearing sciences graduate Seth Davis holds up his niece, Summer Yazzie, by the arm as he finds his family after the conclusion of the College of Health Solutions Convocation.
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Graduates enter through the west tunnel during the Hispanic Convocation at Wells Fargo Arena on Saturday, May 14.
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Graduates enter the arena at the start of the Hispanic Convocation.
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Graduate Aurelio Herrera waves to family at the start of the Hispanic Convocation.
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Former U.S. Representative and ASU alumnus Ed Pastor awards the Outstanding Graduate Student Katie Curiel during the Hispanic Convocation.
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Graduate Athena Lent dances with former U.S. Representative Ed Pastor during the Hispanic Convocation.
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Arts graduate Dania Ortiz receives a hug from her friend Maryam Oliver during the Hispanic Convocation.
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Graduates celebrate during the Mary Lou Fulton Teachers College Convocation at Wells Fargo Arena on Friday, May 12.
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Graduates show off their decorated mortarboards during the Mary Lou Fulton Teachers College Convocation.
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Ira A. Fulton waves to the crowd as he enters the Mary Lou Fulton Teachers College Convocation. The Teachers College holds the namesake of his late wife.
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Graduates wait to cross the stage and receive their diplomas during the Mary Lou Fulton Teaches College Convocation.
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Thursday, May 12: College of Public Service and Community Solutions Convocation; Black and African Convocation; W. P. Carey School of Business Convocation; School of Sustainability Convocation
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Keith Holland waves to the crowd during ASU's College of Public Service and Community Solutions Convocation in Tempe.
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Girl Scouts CEO Anna Maria Chávez gives a commencement address during ASU's College of Public Service and Community Solutions Convocation on Thursday, May 12, at Wells Fargo Arena.
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Mikulas Pstross (left) receives his doctoral hood from ASU professor Richard Knopf during ASU's College of Public Service and Community Solutions Convocation.
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India Purnell celebrates after walking across the stage during ASU's College of Public Service and Community Solutions Convocation on May 12.
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Nohemy Cienfuegos (left) and Catherine Lee take a selfie during ASU's College of Public Service and Community Solutions Convocation.
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Master of Social Work and Master of Public Administration graduate Robert Ramos sports "grad" glasses during ASU's College of Public Service and Community Solutions Convocation on May 12.
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Architectural studies graduate Morgan Sumner (center) laughs with her friends before the start of the Black and African Convocation at ASU Gammage on Thursday, May 12.
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Raggadrum performs for the start of the Black and African Convocation on May 12.
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Astrophysics graduate Carl Fields and other students recite Rites of Passages during the Black and African Convocation at ASU Gammage.
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Some graduates celebrated in style as they crossed the stage during the Black and African Convocation.
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Graduates of the Delta Sigma Theta sorority make their way across the stage during the Black and African Convocation on May 12.
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Master's in secondary education graduate Chloe Wilkerson gets a hug from her brother Jacob Wilkerson-Lindsey after the Black and African Convocation.
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Business communication graduate Andres Mauricio Alvarez shows off his cap for his parents’ nationalities (Dominican Republic and Venezuela) during the W. P. Carey School of Business Convocation at Wells Fargo Arena on Thursday, May 12.
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Faculty members proceed to the platform during the W. P. Carey School of Business Convocation on May 12.
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Graduates listen to the opening remarks during the W. P. Carey School of Business Convocation.
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Families look for their graduates and cheer during the W. P. Carey School of Business Convocation at Wells Fargo Arena.
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Sparky makes his way through the crowd to help close the ceremony during the W. P. Carey School of Business Convocation.
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Graduates celebrate during the W. P. Carey School of Business Convocation on May 12.
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Computer information systems and business management graduate Abdullah Masaud gets carried on the shoulders of his friends after the W. P. Carey School of Business Convocation.
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Krista Lawless (left) talks with instructor Brigitte Bavousett before the School of Sustainability Convocation at ASU Gammage on Thursday, May 12. Bavousett is the school's first-ever graduate, earning her master’s in 2008, and Lawless is one of the latest, earning her bachelor’s in 2016.
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Zacary Richards prepares for assistant professor Scott Cloutier to present his hood at the School of Sustainability Convocation on May 12 at ASU Gammage. Richards earned a Master of Sustainability Solutions degree.
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Students line up to receive their diplomas from the dean during the School of Sustainability Convocation. More than 120 students graduated with bachelor’s, master’s or doctoral degrees as the school celebrates its 10th anniversary.
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New graduates watch a year-in-review video at the School of Sustainability Convocation at ASU Gammage.
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Halima Alshehhi gives a family member a hug after the School of Sustainability Convocation. Alshehhi earned a bachelor’s degree and graduated magna cum laude.
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Michael Wong places another lei on his son Garrett Wong after the School of Sustainability Convocation. Garrett earned a bachelor’s degree, graduated magna cum laude and was given the school's Outstanding Graduate Award. His mother is Hawaiian.
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Wednesday, May 11: Air Force Commissioning Ceremony, Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law Convocation, Naval Science Commissioning Ceremony, Army Commissioning Ceremony, American Indian Convocation, Herberger Institute for Design and the Arts Convocation, Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering Convocation
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Cadets, including Chauntee Manley (right), take their oath as part of the U.S. Air Force Commissioning Ceremony at the Memorial Union in Tempe on Wednesday, May 11. Twenty ROTC cadets became second lieutenants with orders for their service.
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2nd Lt. David Cannon waits as his parents, Sue and Curt Cannon, pin on his bars at the U.S. Air Force Commissioning Ceremony on May 11.
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2nd Lt. Rushi Gohel's friend Jared Ruyle (left) makes sure the bar is well connected during the bar-pinning portion of the U.S. Air Force Commissioning Ceremony at the Memorial Union.
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Jim and Anna Kuttner pins on the bars for their son John, while his brother, William Kuttner, attaches a bar to his cap at the U.S. Air Force Commissioning Ceremony.
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2nd Lt. Justin Monteleone gets a hug from his mother, Linda Monteleone, after she pinned on his new bars at the U.S. Air Force Commissioning Ceremony at the Memorial Union on May 11.
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Student speaker Arturo Gonzalez addresses the Sandra Day O'Connor School of Law Convocation at ASU Gammage on Wednesday, May 11, in Tempe. He is the first member of his family to graduate high school. He participated in Teach for America between college and law school.
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Graduates, friends and family members fill ASU Gammage for the Sandra Day O'Connor School of Law Convocation. Nearly 200 graduates received their hoods for Master of Law, Master of Legal Studies, Master of Sports Law and Business, as well as the Juris Doctor degrees. The students donated more than 100,000 hours of free legal services this past year.
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Assistant Dean Thomas Williams places a hood on Afsaniceh Rassti at the Sandra Day O'Connor School of Law Convocation on May 11.
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Assistant dean Thomas Williams places a hood on Michael Bennett at the Sandra Day O'Connor School of Law Convocation at ASU Gammage. His stole represents his involvement in the Indian Legal Program.
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New lawyer Shauna Stein receives a warm embrace from her mother, Sara Fisher, after the Sandra Day O'Connor School of Law Convocation at ASU Gammage on May 11. Her father, Ken Fisher, holds a sign in the background.
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Naval ROTC cadets enters with the flags for the Naval Reserve Commissioning Ceremony at Neeb Hall in Tempe on Wednesday, May 11.
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Graduate Ana Rosa Martinez gets a high-five from her friend Jasmin Nicasio before the start of the Naval Reserve Commissioning Ceremony.
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Capt. Phillip Roos, commanding officer of the Naval ROTC at ASU, chats with two graduates before the start of the Naval Reserve Commissioning Ceremony.
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Aeronautical management technology major Cody Roslan helps stow the flag during the Naval Reserve Commissioning Ceremony on May 11.
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Air transportation management graduate Kristopher Hermes has his grandmother Diane Hermes adjust his new cap during the Naval Reserve Commissioning Ceremony.
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Future Army second lieutenants wait to be commissioned during ASU's Army ROTC Commissioning Ceremony on Wednesday, May 11, at Old Main on the Tempe campus.
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Army 2nd Lt. Jack Austin receives his pins from his mother Adrienne (left), brother Jeff and father Doug during ASU's Army ROTC Commissioning Ceremony.
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Army 2nd Lt. Daniel Kuenzi receives his ceremonial first salute during ASU's Army ROTC Commissioning Ceremony.
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Newly commissioned second lieutenants, including Wednesday Nelson (fifth from left), stand at attention during ASU's Army ROTC Commissioning Ceremony on May 11.
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Navajo and Hopi graduate in American Indian studies and family and human development Leara Thompson (left) has her regalia adjusted by health and sciences graduate Misty Preston (right) during the American Indian Convocation at ASU Gammage on Wednesday, May 11.
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Randy Kemp and Dean Yazzie perform music before the start of the American Indian Convocation.
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Real-estate development master’s graduate Kammy Harding throws up a pitchfork while crossing the stage during the American Indian Convocation.
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Navajo anthropology and geography veteran Daniel Teller-Hashkeihe celebrates as he crosses the stage to receive his diploma during the American Indian Convocation on May 11.
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Families cheer for their graduates during the American Indian Convocation at ASU Gammage.
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Singers drum and play an honor song for graduates and their families and friends during the American Indian Convocation on May 11.
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Political science graduate Kris Beecher poses for the camera on his way out after the American Indian Convocation.
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New graduates celebrate at the Herberger Institute for Design and the Arts Convocation on Wednesday morning, May 11, at Wells Fargo Arena in Tempe.
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When you have dance majors in your school, this sort of thing isn't surprising — at the Herberger Institute for Design and the Arts Convocation on Wednesday morning, May 11, in Tempe.
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Now that's using your head to gain Snapchat followers (at the Herberger Institute for Design and the Arts Convocation).
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New Herberger Institute graduates celebrate as they leave Wells Fargo Arena on May 11.
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Sami Mian speaks at the Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering Spring 2016 Gold Convocation Ceremony on Wednesday, May 11. Mian graduated with degrees in computer systems engineering and computational mathematical sciences, and also was recognized with a Distinguished Service Award.
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Priya Nair speaks at the Fulton Schools Spring 2016 Maroon Convocation Ceremony. Nair, who earned her doctorate in biomedical engineering, will stay on as a post-doctoral fellow.
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The Fulton Schools convocation ceremony begins with the lighting and placing of the ceremonial lightsaber.
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Students recognized as Outstanding Undergraduates celebrate at the closing of the Fulton Schools Spring 2016 Gold Convocation Ceremony.
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Student winners of the Moeur Award, given to graduates with the highest academic standing who completed their coursework in eight consecutive semesters at ASU, are recognized with leis at the Fulton Schools Spring 2016 Maroon Convocation Ceremony.
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Tuesday, May 10: Barrett, the Honors College; College of Nursing and Health Innovation; College of Liberal Arts and Sciences; New College of Interdisciplinary Arts and Sciences; Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication; Indian Legal Blanket Ceremony
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Jessie Gibson adjusts her cap before the start of the convocation of Barrett, the Honors College, on Tuesday, May 10, at Wells Fargo Arena. This is the first Barrett class to have more than 1,000 graduates.
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The Mesa Caledonian Pipe Band, lead by Mike McKee (left) and Richard Knowles, lead the procession to start the convocation of Barrett, the Honors College.
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Graduate Samantha Sirk finds a creative way to express appreciation for her degree at the Barrett Convocation. She earned dual majors, bachelor’s degrees in economics and history.
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Assistant professor Marco Mangone presents the Barrett Medallion to Sahba Zaare. Zaare earned a bachelor’s in biochemistry.
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Family and friends wait for their graduates after the Barrett Convocation.
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Nursing graduates march through downtown Phoenix from their college’s building to the Phoenix Convention Center before the start of the College of Nursing and Health Innovations convocation on Tuesday, May 10.
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Nursing graduates begin to make their way into the Phoenix Convention Center where the convocation was held.
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Kendall Neumore (left) has her friends help her adjust her cap before the start of the College of Nursing and Health Innovation convocation.
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Graduates file into their seats as bagpipers play during the College of Nursing and Health Innovation convocation at the Phoenix Convention Center. The bagpipe players also marched with the graduates through downtown Phoenix to the convocation site.
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Golden nursing alumni greet the graduates and family members during the College of Nursing and Health Innovation convocation.
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(From left) Anna Sallibi, Nshwah Ahmad and Diala Manfoukh pose for a group portrait before the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Maroon Convocation on Tuesday, May 10, at Wells Fargo Arena in Tempe. The trio met four years ago as incoming freshmen and got to know each other through the bachelor’s program in biological science.
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Students carry gonfalons of the schools represented at the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Maroon Convocation. More than 1,000 graduates received their diplomas.
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College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Dean Patrick Kenney asks the graduates to recognize their parents during the Maroon Convocation on Tuesday, May 10.
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Joel Armijo celebrates as he leaves the podium at the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Maroon Convocation. He earned a bachelor’s in communications.
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Zoha Ahmed gives a hug to her best friend's brother, Hadi Ullah, 10, after the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Maroon Convocation. Ahmed earned her bachelor’s in biological sciences.
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Faculty and flag bearer Joshua Dawson (center) walks through the Paley Gates at the start of the New College of Interdisciplinary Arts and Sciences Convocation at the West campus on Tuesday, May 10.
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Faculty begin the procession at the New College Convocation at the West campus.
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Psychology master’s graduate Miriam Velez-Bermudez gets a last-moment lei from her father, Edgar Velez, before the start of the New College Convocation.
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Students touch the Paley Gates to signify officially leaving the West campus at the start of the New College Convocation. Traditionally students touch the gates twice during their time there — once when they first arrive as freshmen and again when they leave as graduates.
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A graduate fulfills the tradition of ringing the bell to signify the start of the New College Convocation.
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Graduates cheer for their faculty during the New College Convocation at West campus.
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New College Dean Marlene Tromp addresses students and recognizes graduates during the New College Convocation.
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Lisa Lichty (center) listens to the addresses during the New College Convocation. Lichty received a biology degree with a concentration in forensics.
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Gianna Tracey's mortarboard glows before ASU's Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication Convocation on Tuesday, May 10, at ASU Gammage on the Tempe campus.
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Journalism graduates wait backstage during the Cronkite School Convocation at ASU Gammage.
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Journalism graduates walk in the processional during the Cronkite School Convocation.
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Journalism graduate Devin Conley celebrates receiving her diploma during the Cronkite School Convocation.
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Kristin Gilger, associate dean of the Cronkite School, speaks during the school’s convocation on May 10.
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Stephanie Sfiridis, a Native American student of the Sandra Day O'Connor School of Law, is wrapped in a blanket at the Indian Legal Program Blanket Ceremony on Tuesday, May 10.
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Native American graduates and students of the Sandra Day O'Connor School of Law pose for a group picture after they received their blankets at the Indian Legal Program Blanket Ceremony on Tuesday, May 10.
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Friday, May 6-Monday, May 9: Thunderbird School of Global Management, Veterans Stole Ceremony, Lavender Convocation, School for the Future of Innovation in Society
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MBA student Jeffrey Karlick holds the American flag to head up the procession during spring 2016 graduation at the Thunderbird School of Global Management in Glendale on Friday morning, May 6.
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MBA recipient Tion Barnaby of Jamaica walks in the procession at the Thunderbird campus in Glendale.
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Congressman Matt Salmon gives the convocation address at the Thunderbird School of Global Management in Glendale.
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Global Master of Business Administration graduate MaryAnne Riodique walks with her son onstage to receive her degree during Thunderbird's commencement.
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Global Master of Business Administration Robert Sutton holds his 6-month-old daughter, Margaret, after graduation at Thunderbird on May 6.
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At the Veterans Stole Ceremony, the stoles are lined up at Old Main on the Tempe campus Saturday, May 7. Around 100 veterans received stoles representing their branches of military service in front of a packed Carson Ballroom. They'll wear the stoles at their commencement and graduation ceremonies.
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Naval veteran Marlon Tabajonda is congratulated at the Veterans Honor Stole Ceremony. He wll be receiving his master's in criminal justice.
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The lone representative of the Coast Guard, Patricia Cooley, receives her stole. The senior chief petty officer will receive her bachelor's in urban planning.
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Air Force veteran Anthony Vieweg gives a thumbs-up May 7 at Old Main. He'll be receiving his bachelor's in aeronautical management technology.
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Brothers, retired Marine Corp sergeants and graduates Eric (left) and Alex Eckel, get a little help during a wind gust after the Veterans Stole Ceremony on May 7 in Tempe. Eric is receiving a bachelor's in supply chain management, while Alex will get a bachelor's in civil engineering. The two went into boot camp together and ran into each other in Afghanistan.
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Emily Laitin gives welcome remarks during the Lavender Convocation on Sunday afternoon, May 8, at the Memorial Union on the Tempe campus. The event honors LGBTQA students.
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Monica Jones receives her tassels from faculty member Madelaine Adelman at the Lavender Convocation.
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Master's graduate in social work Janete Basoco receives her tassels at the Lavender Convocation.
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Manuel Lucero of the Devils' Pride Chapter of the ASU Alumni Association gives the closing remarks at the Lavender Convocation on May 8.
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David Guston, founding director and professor, speaks about the school and what it stands for at the convocation of the School for the Future of Innovation in Society on Monday, May 9, in the Lyceum Theater on the Tempe campus. The new school awarded 12 graduate degrees, with one doctorate. Next year, the school will include undergraduate programs.
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Katie Curiel and other graduates listen at the convocation for the School for the Future of Innovation in Society.
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Graduates including Adrianne Curley (second from left) sing ASU's alma mater at the conclusion of the convocation of the School for the Future of Innovation in Society. Curley earned her master's in concentration in Science, Technology and Ethics.
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Graduate Deron Ash talks with his sons, Ben (left), 12, and twins Aiden and Andrew, 8, following the convocation of the School for the Future of Innovation in Society on May 9. Ash earned a Master of Science and Technology Policy degree and is the program manager at the School's Center for Nanotechnology in Society.
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