{"id":137498,"date":"2018-05-07T08:05:22","date_gmt":"2018-05-07T12:05:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/today.uconn.edu\/?p=137498"},"modified":"2023-06-27T13:04:42","modified_gmt":"2023-06-27T17:04:42","slug":"2018-commencement","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/today.uconn.edu\/2018\/05\/2018-commencement\/","title":{"rendered":"Huskies Forever: Images from the 2018 Commencement Ceremonies"},"content":{"rendered":"
\"Bliss<\/a>
Bliss Dasilva '10 (CAHNR), '18 (NUR) takes a selfie with classmates at the Carolyn Ladd Widmer Wing of Storrs Hall before the start of the School of Nursing Commencement procession on May 5. (Peter Morenus\/UConn Photo)<\/div>
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Bliss Dasilva '10 (CAHNR), '18 (NUR) takes a selfie with classmates at the Carolyn Ladd Widmer Wing of Storrs Hall before the start of the School of Nursing Commencement procession on May 5. (Peter Morenus\/UConn Photo)<\/div><\/div>\"Kelly<\/a>
Kelly McGovern '18 (NUR), left, and Taylor Varrato '18 (NUR) hold the school banners at the Carolyn Ladd Widmer Wing of Storrs Hall before the start of the School of Nursing Commencement procession. (Peter Morenus\/UConn Photo)<\/div>
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Kelly McGovern '18 (NUR), left, and Taylor Varrato '18 (NUR) hold the school banners at the Carolyn Ladd Widmer Wing of Storrs Hall before the start of the School of Nursing Commencement procession. (Peter Morenus\/UConn Photo)<\/div><\/div>\"\"<\/a>
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The School of Nursing Commencement procession leaves the Carolyn Ladd Widmer Wing of Storrs Hall. (Peter Morenus\/UConn Photo)<\/div><\/div>\"E.<\/a>
E. Carol Polifroni, professor and former dean, starts the the School of Nursing Commencement procession on May 5, 2018. (Peter Morenus\/UConn Photo)<\/div>
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E. Carol Polifroni, professor and former dean, starts the the School of Nursing Commencement procession on May 5, 2018. (Peter Morenus\/UConn Photo)<\/div><\/div>\"With<\/a>
With arms raised, Sydney Gagne '18 (NUR), left, and Molly Gaffney '18 (NUR) walk along Glenbrook Road during the School of Nursing Commencement procession. (Peter Morenus\/UConn Photo)<\/div>
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With arms raised, Sydney Gagne '18 (NUR), left, and Molly Gaffney '18 (NUR) walk along Glenbrook Road during the School of Nursing Commencement procession. (Peter Morenus\/UConn Photo)<\/div><\/div>\"Kimberly<\/a>
Kimberly Bryant, founder and executive director of Black Girls Code, gives the address at the School of Engineering Commencement ceremony at Gampel Pavilion on May 5. (Peter Morenus\/UConn Photo)<\/div>
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Kimberly Bryant, founder and executive director of Black Girls Code, gives the address at the School of Engineering Commencement ceremony at Gampel Pavilion on May 5. (Peter Morenus\/UConn Photo)<\/div><\/div>\"Dean<\/a>
Dean Kazem Kazerounian speaks during the School of Engineering Commencement ceremony at Gampel Pavilion. (Peter Morenus\/UConn Photo)<\/div>
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Dean Kazem Kazerounian speaks during the School of Engineering Commencement ceremony at Gampel Pavilion. (Peter Morenus\/UConn Photo)<\/div><\/div>\"Kimberly<\/a>
Kimberly Bryant, founder and executive director of Black Girls Code, left, who received an honorary Doctor of Science degree, is hooded by President Susan Herbst and Dean Kazem Kazerounian during the School of Engineering Commencement ceremony at Gampel Pavilion on May 5, 2018. (Peter Morenus\/UConn Photo)<\/div>
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Kimberly Bryant, founder and executive director of Black Girls Code, left, who received an honorary Doctor of Science degree, is hooded by President Susan Herbst and Dean Kazem Kazerounian during the School of Engineering Commencement ceremony at Gampel Pavilion on May 5, 2018. (Peter Morenus\/UConn Photo)<\/div><\/div>\"President<\/a>
President Susan Herbst, left, and Daniel Burkey, associate dean of engineering, clap following the conferral of degrees at the School of Engineering Commencement ceremony. (Peter Morenus\/UConn Photo)<\/div>
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President Susan Herbst, left, and Daniel Burkey, associate dean of engineering, clap following the conferral of degrees at the School of Engineering Commencement ceremony. (Peter Morenus\/UConn Photo)<\/div><\/div>\"Kimberly<\/a>
Kimberly Bryant, founder and executive director of Black Girls Code, gives the address at the School of Engineering Commencement ceremony. (Peter Morenus\/UConn Photo)<\/div>
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Kimberly Bryant, founder and executive director of Black Girls Code, gives the address at the School of Engineering Commencement ceremony. (Peter Morenus\/UConn Photo)<\/div><\/div>\"A<\/a>
A close up view of the tassel on the cap of Kelly Higinbotham '18 (ENG) during the School of Engineering Commencement ceremony. (Peter Morenus\/UConn Photo)<\/div>
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A close up view of the tassel on the cap of Kelly Higinbotham '18 (ENG) during the School of Engineering Commencement ceremony. (Peter Morenus\/UConn Photo)<\/div><\/div>\"Dillon<\/a>
Dillon Johnson '18 (ENG) wears a cap with computer-controlled lights during the School of Engineering Commencement ceremony. (Peter Morenus\/UConn Photo)<\/div>
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Dillon Johnson '18 (ENG) wears a cap with computer-controlled lights during the School of Engineering Commencement ceremony. (Peter Morenus\/UConn Photo)<\/div><\/div>\"A<\/a>
A degree candidate holds a diploma case during the School of Engineering Commencement ceremony. (Peter Morenus\/UConn Photo)<\/div>
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A degree candidate holds a diploma case during the School of Engineering Commencement ceremony. (Peter Morenus\/UConn Photo)<\/div><\/div>\"Graduates<\/a>
Graduates cheer at the end of the School of Engineering Commencement ceremony. (Peter Morenus\/UConn Photo)<\/div>
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Graduates cheer at the end of the School of Engineering Commencement ceremony. (Peter Morenus\/UConn Photo)<\/div><\/div>\"Courtney<\/a>
Courtney Dawless '18 (ENG), left, and Amanda Giroux '18 (ENG) pose for a photo with a UConn bus following the School of Engineering Commencement ceremony. (Peter Morenus\/UConn Photo)<\/div>
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Courtney Dawless '18 (ENG), left, and Amanda Giroux '18 (ENG) pose for a photo with a UConn bus following the School of Engineering Commencement ceremony. (Peter Morenus\/UConn Photo)<\/div><\/div>\"A<\/a>
A composite of six caps seen at the School of Engineering Commencement ceremony. (Peter Morenus\/UConn Photo)<\/div>
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A composite of six caps seen at the School of Engineering Commencement ceremony. (Peter Morenus\/UConn Photo)<\/div><\/div>\"UConn<\/a>
UConn a capella group the Conn Men sing the National Anthem at the School of Engineering Commencement ceremony. (Peter Morenus\/UConn Photo)<\/div>
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UConn a capella group the Conn Men sing the National Anthem at the School of Engineering Commencement ceremony. (Peter Morenus\/UConn Photo)<\/div><\/div>\"Ken<\/a>
Ken Lalime '79 (PHR) gives the address at the School of Pharmacy undergraduate Commencement ceremony at Rome Ballroom on May 5. (Peter Morenus\/UConn Photo)<\/div>
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Ken Lalime '79 (PHR) gives the address at the School of Pharmacy undergraduate Commencement ceremony at Rome Ballroom on May 5. (Peter Morenus\/UConn Photo)<\/div><\/div>\"A<\/a>
A view of the School of Fine Arts Commencement ceremony at the Jorgensen Center for the Performing Arts on May 5. (Peter Morenus\/UConn Photo)<\/div>
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A view of the School of Fine Arts Commencement ceremony at the Jorgensen Center for the Performing Arts on May 5. (Peter Morenus\/UConn Photo)<\/div><\/div>\"Bridgette<\/a>
Bridgette Collier '18 (CAHNR), right, helps Mariah Lombard '18 (CAHNR) with her cap at Greer Field House before the College of Agriculture, Health, and Natural Resources Commencement procession on May 5. (Peter Morenus\/UConn Photo)<\/div>
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Bridgette Collier '18 (CAHNR), right, helps Mariah Lombard '18 (CAHNR) with her cap at Greer Field House before the College of Agriculture, Health, and Natural Resources Commencement procession on May 5. (Peter Morenus\/UConn Photo)<\/div><\/div>\"The<\/a>
The UConn Morgan Drill Team leads the the College of Agriculture, Health, and Natural Resources Commencement procession along Hillside Road. (Peter Morenus\/UConn Photo)<\/div>
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The UConn Morgan Drill Team leads the the College of Agriculture, Health, and Natural Resources Commencement procession along Hillside Road. (Peter Morenus\/UConn Photo)<\/div><\/div>\"Headley<\/a>
Headley Freake, professor of nutritional sciences, leads the banners during the College of Agriculture, Health, and Natural Resources Commencement procession along Hillside Road. (Peter Morenus\/UConn Photo)<\/div>
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Headley Freake, professor of nutritional sciences, leads the banners during the College of Agriculture, Health, and Natural Resources Commencement procession along Hillside Road. (Peter Morenus\/UConn Photo)<\/div><\/div>\"Sonny<\/a>
Sonny Ramaswamy, director, National Institute of Food and Agriculture, gives the address during the College of Agriculture, Health, and Natural Resources Commencement ceremony at Gampel Pavilion on May 5. (Peter Morenus\/UConn Photo)<\/div>
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Sonny Ramaswamy, director, National Institute of Food and Agriculture, gives the address during the College of Agriculture, Health, and Natural Resources Commencement ceremony at Gampel Pavilion on May 5. (Peter Morenus\/UConn Photo)<\/div><\/div>\"Alyssa<\/a>
Alyssa Condon '18 (CAHNR) gives the student address during the College of Agriculture, Health, and Natural Resources Commencement ceremony. (Peter Morenus\/UConn Photo)<\/div>
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Alyssa Condon '18 (CAHNR) gives the student address during the College of Agriculture, Health, and Natural Resources Commencement ceremony. (Peter Morenus\/UConn Photo)<\/div><\/div>\"Crystal<\/a>
Crystal R. Emery '85 (SFA), Commencement speaker for the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences (CLAS) Commencement ceremony at Gampel Pavilion on May 6. (Sean Flynn\/UConn Photo)<\/div>
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Crystal R. Emery '85 (SFA), Commencement speaker for the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences (CLAS) Commencement ceremony at Gampel Pavilion on May 6. (Sean Flynn\/UConn Photo)<\/div><\/div>\"David<\/a>
David Mill \u201818 (CLAS) shows off his spaghetti cap during the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Commencement ceremony at Gampel Pavilion on May 6. (Sean Flynn\/UConn Photo)<\/div>
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David Mill \u201818 (CLAS) shows off his spaghetti cap during the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Commencement ceremony at Gampel Pavilion on May 6. (Sean Flynn\/UConn Photo)<\/div><\/div>\"A<\/a>
A composite of caps seen at the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Commencement ceremony. (Sean Flynn\/UConn Photo)<\/div>
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A composite of caps seen at the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Commencement ceremony. (Sean Flynn\/UConn Photo)<\/div><\/div>\"Amanda<\/a>
Amanda Shrouder \u201818 (CLAS) poses with the Husky statue after the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Commencement ceremony. (Sean Flynn\/UConn Photo)<\/div>
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Amanda Shrouder \u201818 (CLAS) poses with the Husky statue after the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Commencement ceremony. (Sean Flynn\/UConn Photo)<\/div><\/div>\"The<\/a>
The number 18 mowed into Horsebarn Hill in honors of this year's graduating class. (Sean Flynn\/UConn Photo)<\/div>
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The number 18 mowed into Horsebarn Hill in honors of this year's graduating class. (Sean Flynn\/UConn Photo)<\/div><\/div>\"Kevin<\/a>
Kevin Sarra \u201818 (CLAS) holds up his diploma after the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Commencement ceremony. (Sean Flynn\/UConn Photo)<\/div>
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Kevin Sarra \u201818 (CLAS) holds up his diploma after the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Commencement ceremony. (Sean Flynn\/UConn Photo)<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n

Recapping the caps and gowns, sights, and speakers of the Class of 2018.<\/p>\n

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