The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences celebrated its newest and largest class of graduates on May 8, 2022. For the first time since 2019, students donned full regalia at Harry A. Gampel Pavilion, where 2,500 degrees were presented across three ceremonies.
Take a look back at some of the special moments.
Alex Taylor ‘22 (CLAS) celebrates during the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences morning commencement ceremony at Gampel Pavilion on May 8, 2022. (Bri Diaz/UConn Photo)
Graduates embrace during the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences afternoon commencement ceremony at Gampel Pavilion on May 8, 2022. (Bri Diaz/UConn Photo)
Richard A. Robinson ‘79 (CLAS), Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Connecticut, speaks at the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences afternoon commencement ceremony on May 8, 2022. He told students that “your goals should scare you, and if they don’t, you’re not dreaming big enough.” (Bri Diaz/UConn Photo)
Dean Juli Wade hands a degree to a graduate during the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences morning commencement ceremony at Gampel Pavilion on May 8, 2022. (Bri Diaz/UConn Photo)
Jaelie Jackson ‘22 (CLAS) carries the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences banner during the evening commencement ceremony at Gampel Pavilion on May 8, 2022. The banners are white and yellow, representing the arts and humanities, and the sciences, respectively. (Bri Diaz/UConn Photo)
Decorated cap seen during the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences afternoon commencement ceremony at Gampel Pavilion on May 8, 2022. (Bri Diaz/UConn Photo)
Degree candidates process into Gampel Pavilion during the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences evening commencement ceremony on May 8, 2022. (Bri Diaz/UConn Photo)
Jonathan XIV visits with graduates during the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences afternoon commencement ceremony at Gampel Pavilion on May 8, 2022. The beloved pup led a student processional into the building. (Bri Diaz/UConn Photo)
Graduate poses in front of Gampel Pavilion after the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences afternoon commencement ceremony on May 8, 2022. (Bri Diaz/UConn Photo)