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A Stony Brook University graduate takes a selfie with school mascot Wolfie at the finale of the commencement ceremony.

Stony Brook University President Maurie McInnis is enveloped by confetti at the finale of the commencement ceremony.

A newly hooded PhD student takes a quiet moment to catch up on his messages.

Brendan Kauth-Fisher, a graduate in business administration, throws the bones while waiting to receive his diploma.  Brendan has been seen by thousands the past three years performing as Herbie Husker, the Nebraska mascot. Herbie’s are allowed to reveal themselves at commencement by wearing Herbie’s shoes to walk. 

Utah Valley University employees doing service in the GRIT garden. Produce from the garden goes towards the food pantry on campus that is free to students in need.

Engineering students taking a selfie with children of a family they visited on a trip to Ecuador helping those with prosthetic needs.

Family and friends hustle about the atrium following a commencement ceremony. 

A student looks back through the doorway at the quad before the start of commencement. 

Sierra Sweeney watches a friend walk the stage and cheers them on during commencement at St. Edward's University in Austin, Texas, on Saturday, May 6, 2023.