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Photos: University of Arizona commencement, 2024
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Photos: University of Arizona commencement, 2024

  • Kelly Presnell ,  Grace Trejo
  • May 13, 2024
  • May 13, 2024 Updated May 15, 2025

Almost 8,000 degrees were awarded at the U of A's spring commencement ceremonies at Arizona Stadium, May 10, 2024, Tucson, Ariz. More than 4,000 Wildcats attended the school's 160th commencement at Arizona Stadium.

U of A commencement

New graduate Brooke Doris gets cell phone video of the grand finale fireworks over Arizona Stadium at the commencement ceremonies at the University of Arizona Friday night. Doris was among the estimated 4,700 graduates who attended the school’s 160th commencement where some 8,000 degrees were awarded.

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The 160th University of Arizona Commencement

Two graduates pose for a selfie with Wilbur before the start of the 160th University of Arizona Commencement, Arizona Stadium, May 10, 2024. University of Arizona president Robert C. Robbins conferred about 8,000 degrees during the 2024 commencement.

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U of A commencement

Students head out to the field at Arizona Stadium as the gates open for commencement ceremonies at the University of Arizona Friday. An estimated 33,000 were in attendance for the ceremonies.

Kelly Presnell, Arizona Daily Star
U of A commencement

Graduate Emma Kageyama, left, moves in for a hug from friend Esther Lopez while fellow graduate Jessica Shaffer embraces Madison Sosa from the west stands at Arizona Stadium prior to the start of commencement ceremonies at the University of Arizona Friday night.

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The 160th University of Arizona Commencement

Graduates celebrate during the 160th University of Arizona Commencement finale at Arizona Stadium, May 10, 2024.

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U of A commencement

Madison Niffenegger sorts her cords while getting dressed for commencement ceremonies at the University of Arizona, May 10, 2024, Tucson, Az.

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The 160th University of Arizona Commencement

A College of Public Health graduate stands to be recognized during the 160th University of Arizona Commencement at Arizona Stadium, May 10, 2024.

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The 160th University of Arizona Commencement

Graduates embrace during the 160th University of Arizona Commencement finale at Arizona Stadium, May 10, 2024.

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U of A commencement

Esperanza Ries, left, gets lots of help from friends Amber Cole and Belen Muro in adjusting her mortarboard before commencement ceremonies at the University of Arizona, May 10, 2024, Tucson, Az.

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U of A commencement

New graduates dance to the music during the finale of commencement ceremonies at the University of Arizona, May 10, 2024, Tucson, Az.

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The 160th University of Arizona Commencement

Loved ones begin to fill the stands before the 160th University of Arizona Commencement at Arizona Stadium, May 10, 2024.

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The 160th University of Arizona Commencement

Graduates celebrate during the 160th University of Arizona Commencement finale at Arizona Stadium, May 10, 2024.

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The 160th University of Arizona Commencement

Yuda Viguie Santini, a Eller College of Management graduate points to the stands while she talks to her family on the phone before the 160th University of Arizona Commencement, Arizona Stadium, May 10, 2024.

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U of A commencement

New grad Alejandro Soto Orozco hugs his mom, Mercedes Orozco as families get a chance to congratulate their students following commencement ceremonies at the University of Arizona, May 10, 2024, Tucson, Az.

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The 160th University of Arizona Commencement

Graduates dance around Arizona Stadium during the 160th University of Arizona Commencement finale, May 10, 2024.

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U of A commencement

Chloe Finch, left, helps Casidy Chan get her haku lei/lei po’o fitted to her hat as the two get ready to go through the commencement ceremonies at the University of Arizona Friday. 

Kelly Presnell, Arizona Daily Star
U of A commencement

Alysa Burgos switches to a pair of more comfortable shoes, brought to her by her husband, during commencement ceremonies at the University of Arizona, May 10, 2024, Tucson, Az. It took the two 40 minutes to connect for the shoe switch.

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U of A commencement

Colette Gonzalez stakes out her seat early, nearly the only one in her section on the turf at Arizona Stadium in the early stages of commencement ceremonies at the University of Arizona, May 10, 2024, Tucson, Az.

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The 160th University of Arizona Commencement

Graduates embrace during the 160th University of Arizona Commencement finale at Arizona Stadium, May 10, 2024.

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The 160th University of Arizona Commencement

Amairamy Moreno wears a graduation cap decorated with photos of loved ones for the 160th University of Arizona Commencement at Arizona Stadium, May 10, 2024.

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U of A commencement

Grad Ford Braun has a quiet moment with his mom Lisa Lilak as the students start to get settled in for commencement ceremonies at the University of Arizona Friday. 

Kelly Presnell, Arizona Daily Star
The 160th University of Arizona Commencement

Craig T. Nelson, an Emmy Award-winning actor, writer, producer, and University of Arizona alum is the 2024 commencement speaker, Arizona Stadium, May 10, 2024.

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The 160th University of Arizona Commencement

An Eller College of Management graduate points to a friend seated in a different row during the 160th University of Arizona Commencement finale at Arizona Stadium, May 10, 2024.

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U of A commencement

A group of soon-to-be graduates flock to the opportunity to get photos with Wilma and Wilbur before the start of commencement ceremonies at the University of Arizona, May 10, 2024, Tucson, Az.

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U of A commencement

A grad stands for the playing of the national anthem as the night’s commencement ceremonies get into full swing at the University of Arizona, May 10, 2024, Tucson, Az.

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U of A commencement

Graduates Meisya Nurahmasari, left, and Devi Rani get video as they dance to Dynamite being played over the Arizona Stadium speakers at commencement ceremonies at the University of Arizona Friday night. 

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U of A commencement

A pair of happy grads celebrate the announcement of their school’s degrees being awarded for commencement ceremonies at the University of Arizona, May 10, 2024, Tucson, Az.

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The 160th University of Arizona Commencement

Michelle Munguia, left, a College of Humanities graduate dances with her friend Kassi Sreerama, a College of Engineering graduate before the 160th University of Arizona Commencement at Arizona Stadium, May 10, 2024.

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U of A commencement

A grad with a lighted decoration on her mortarboard watches the commencement ceremonies at the University of Arizona, May 10, 2024, Tucson, Az.

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U of A commencement

A grad jumps up to celebrate the awarding of her degree at commencement ceremonies at the University of Arizona, May 10, 2024, Tucson, Az.

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The 160th University of Arizona Commencement

Graduates cry together after the conclusion of the 160th University of Arizona Commencement at Arizona Stadium, May 10, 2024.

Grace Trejo / Arizona Daily Star
U of A commencement

Eller College of Management grads celebrate the announcement of their degrees being awarded at commencement ceremonies at the University of Arizona, May 10, 2024, Tucson, Az.

Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
The 160th University of Arizona Commencement

A graduate turns his attention to the big screen during the 160th University of Arizona Commencement at Arizona Stadium, May 10, 2024.

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The 160th University of Arizona Commencement

Marisol Zucker, left, hugs her daughter Jennifer Zucker, a College of Social and Behavioral Sciences graduate before the 160th University of Arizona Commencement at Arizona Stadium, May 10, 2024.

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The 160th University of Arizona Commencement

Graduates dance, laugh and look at the big screen during the 160th University of Arizona Commencement finale at Arizona Stadium, May 10, 2024.

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U of A commencement

New grads toss their mortarboards into the air following commencement ceremonies at the University of Arizona, May 10, 2024, Tucson, Az.

Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
The 160th University of Arizona Commencement

Graduates cry together after the conclusion of the 160th University of Arizona Commencement at Arizona Stadium, May 10, 2024.

Grace Trejo / Arizona Daily Star
U of A commencement

Graduates dance shortly after being awarded their degrees at commencement ceremonies at the University of Arizona, May 10, 2024, Tucson, Az.

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The 160th University of Arizona Commencement

Joellen Russell, the Thomas R. Brown Distinguished Chair of Integrative Science and Geosciences professor speaks during the 160th University of Arizona Commencement pre-show, Arizona Stadium, May 10, 2024.

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The 160th University of Arizona Commencement

Graduates dance, laugh and sing during the 160th University of Arizona Commencement finale at Arizona Stadium, May 10, 2024.

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The 160th University of Arizona Commencement

College of Science graduates embrace during their portion of the 160th University of Arizona Commencement at Arizona Stadium, May 10, 2024.

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