News and College Life

Graduates watch the confetti fall during Midyear Commencement. 

A child records her mom while she crosses the stage at commencement.

The weather in North Dakota is always unpredictable, but commencement must go on.

Alberta the Alligator mascot makes a new friend during an appearance at the annual UF Animal Sciences Horse Weanling Extravaganza. 

2nd Annual Leaf Pile Jump in on the library lawn. Students all jumped in together on a 50 ft. wide leaf pile. 

Bearcats celebrate as streamers fall following the Winter Commencement Ceremonies at Bearcat Arena Dec.12, 2025. 

A young girl interacts with a donkey from the live nativity scene during our campus Christmas Tree Lighting ceremony.

A staff member takes aim with a stuffed turkey during the annual Turkey Toss, an event for faculty and staff to celebrate the end of another year and the holidays.

Students relieve stress during finals petting puppies.

The student commencement speaker holds their baby after graduating.