Time to Celebrate
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Members of the Phi Mu sorority celebrate following the spring commencement ceremony May 2, 2026.
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Photos of found subject matter (unposed and uncontrolled) documenting your university or college-related events as they occur naturally. Photographs in this category must adhere to accepted photojournalistic standards.
Quick Selfie
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Bearcats pose for a quick selfie following on the the Spring commencement ceremonies May 2, 2026.
Stained Glass Installation
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Stained glass panels are installed in our new campus chapel.
Commencement Prep
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Graduates laugh together while they wait in the greenroom (the gym) before the processional.
Grad Silo
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Grad processional.
Hawaiian Family Hug
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I love the big energetic Hawaiian families.
Look Ma, I made it
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An undergraduate from the Ferguson College of Agriculture celebrates with her diploma cover after she walks across the stage at the commencement session in Gallagher-Iba Arena on Friday, May 8, 2026.
Confetti Dance
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Stony Brook University President Andrea Goldsmith and mascot Wolfie celebrate in a sea of confetti at the closing of the Main Commencement ceremony.
Commencement Selfie
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Two graduates take a selfie with Stony Brook University's mascot Wolfie at Main Commencement.
Doctoral Hooding
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A newly hooded Doctor is all smiles during Stony Brook University's 2026 Doctoral Hooding Ceremony.