Class of 2014: ASU commencements, convocations
The gonfalons are carried in at the start of Arizona State University's graduate commencement, which took place May 12 at Wells Fargo Arena in Tempe.
ASU President Michael M. Crow addresses more than 3,000 graduates earning master's and doctorate degrees at the graduate ceremony.
Christine Wilkinson, senior vice president and secretary of the university and president of the ASU Alumni Association, places a hood on doctoral graduate Thomas Dickson.
Doctoral graduates Fanike Olugbala, left, and Angela Giles high-five during the graduate commencement.
Rebecca Neal waves to family and friends before walking across the stage.
President Crow shakes hands of graduates as they walk across the stage.
A U.S. Marine Corps veteran shakes hands with President Crow.
Graduates celebrate during the balloon drop.
Graduates exit Wells Fargo Arena after graduate commencement to convene with family and friends.
Mark Jacobs (right), vice provost and dean of Barrett, the Honors College at ASU, congratulates a graduate during the Barrett convocation.
W. Brent Thomas holds the nursing sign as College of Nursing and Health Innovation graduates walk from the college's buildings on the Downtown Phoenix campus to the Phoenix Convention Center for their convocation, May 13.
Isabella Charway, center, walks with fellow graduates in downtown Phoenix to the College of Nursing and Health Innovation convocation.
Teri Pipe, dean of the College of Nursing and Health Innovation, speaks at the convocation at the Phoenix Convention Center.
Ira A. Fulton, founder of Fulton Homes and the namesake of ASU's Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering addresses engineering graduates during the schools' convocation at Wells Fargo Arena, May 13.
Maroon and gold balloons drop at the end of the Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering convocation at Wells Fargo Arena.
Graduates walk in to the New College of Interdisciplinary Arts and Sciences Convocation at ASU's West campus, May 14.
The New College of Interdisciplinary Arts and Sciences graduated 511 students this spring.
Marlene Tromp, dean of the New College of Interdisciplinary Arts and Sciences, speaks to graduates during the college's convocation at the West campus.
Graduates flash their pitchforks during the New College convocation May 14.
Brigadier General William A Hall, commanding general of the Arizona Army National Guard, delivers the address to the Army ROTC commissioning class of spring 2014.
Newly commissioned Second Lieutenant Reid Hatch is pinned by his mother Janice Hatch and girlfriend Heather Nicol.
Newly commissioned Second Lieutenant Catherine Hoke receives her first salute from her father, Marine Corps Sergeant Michael Hoke.
Lieutenant Colonel Dan Roberts, professor of military science, charges Cadet Justin Wengraf with the responsibilities as the incoming cadet commander of the Sun Devil Battalion.
The leader of this year's Golden Class – Class of 1964 – carries the gonfalon into Sun Devil Stadium at the start of the undergraduate commencement ceremony, held May 14.
Undergraduate students pose for pictures before the commencement ceremony began in Sun Devil Stadium.
ASU President Michael M. Crow, left, and U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan, who was this year's commencement speaker, share a laugh while seated on stage waiting for the ceremony to begin.
President Crow presents conservationist and philanthropist Julie Ann Wrigley with the University Medal of Excellence.
Before beginning his spirited commencement address, Secretary Duncan threw out the "pitchfork" in Sun Devil solidarity.
Proud graduates stand up in recognition of their achievements.
Freeman A. Hrabowski, III, received the Doctor of Humane Letters honoris causa for championing education in science, technology, engineering and mathematics fields, emphasizing minority participation and performance.
Pamela Matson received the Doctor of Science honoris causa for her pioneering work in environmental science.
Joseph E. Stiglitz received the Doctor of Science honoris causa for his contributions to the field of economics.
One graduate "throws out the fork" in celebration.
Secretary Duncan asked graduates to take their ASU education to heart, and combine equity, diversity and creativity with world-class research, innovation, entrepreneurship and community service.
Secretary Duncan also encouraged grads to reflect upon their college experiences, friendships and education, and to pay it forward and be change agents.
The big moment they all were waiting for: ASU graduates turn their tassels to convey the final step of their college career.
Happy graduates stand up in honor of their achievement.
Shaking hands with President Crow, Shannon Jenkins accepts his word of congratulations. She received her bachelor's degree in women and gender studies.
ASU grad Charles Andrulis brought his own confetti.
ASU graduates pose for pictures with President Crow.
Monique-Deshawn Burne (right) lines up for the Black and African Convocation at ASU Gammage, May 14.
Graduate Taylor Bryant walks out at the Black and African Convocation. The event honors the accomplishments and commitment of ASU's Black African students pursuing higher education.
The Black and African Convocation features African drumming, a keynote address and the presentation of Kente cloth graduation stoles to the graduates.
Diedra Vasquez, an American Indian studies major, lines up before the start of the American Indian Convocation at ASU Gammage, May 15.
Kristy Peshlakai, an exercise and wellness graduate, walks out at the American Indian Convocation.
Victor Begay, a doctoral student in educational policy and evaluation, speaks at the American Indian Convocation.
College of Technology and Innovation graduates talk before the beginning of the college's convocation, May 15.
Paul Johnson (left), dean of the Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering, congratulates a College of Technology and Innovation graduate during the college convocation at the Polytechnic campus.
ASU Navy ROTC commanding officer Captain Dave Price administers the oath of office to the newest ensigns in the Navy, and the newest second lieutenant in the Marine Corps.
Myung Oh has the insignia of his new rank of ensign placed by his father Ki Jung Oh and his mother Jung Sook Oh.