Slideshow: A Glimpse of Graduation

Stevin George, Spring ’12

Bachelor of Arts in Political Science

Start planning the journey.

Martin Huynh, Spring ’12

Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry

We have more than faith. We have evidence.

Zhaohan Li, Spring ’12

Bachelor of Science
in Accounting and Finance

Today is a moment to say goodbye, but also the moment to say thank you.

Molly McGregor, Spring ’12

Bachelor of Science
in Mechanical Engineering

This knowledge is priceless.

Dean Rosnett, Spring ’12

Master of Business Administration

Our goal is to serve. Our goal is to make a difference.

Samantha Sang, Spring ’12

Bachelor of Science
in Child Learning and Development

Do not hesitate to step over the threshold.

Sabin Kshattry (left) and Sandeep Kshattry (right) celebrated with Ed Cyprian, who earned his degree in computer science.

Frank Mangio smiles with pride with his first grandchild to graduate from college, Melissa Mangio, who earned a bachelor's in computer science.

Commencement capped a year of celebration for the Erik Jonsson School of Engineering and Computer Science, which is 25 years old this year.

Mohammad Yakin, 5, earned his kindergarten diploma the same day that his uncle, Ahmed Sadeque, earned a PhD in electrical engineering.

Smitha Krishna Kumar, who will earn her master’s degree in computer science this summer, spends time with her parents at “Memories on the Mall.”

Jonathan Reeder finished his bachelor’s in mechanical engineering. Reeder met with family and friends at “Memories on the Mall,” a celebration for newly minted alumni.

Adrian Walker, who earned a bachelor's in software engineering, is one of 430 new alumni of the Erik Jonsson School of Engineering and Computer Science.

Commencement turns the UT Dallas Activity Center into a throng of celebrating graduates, family members and well-wishers.

Mahbubullah Murad, who completed a master’s degree in computer science, talks to his family on the phone after his graduation ceremony.

More than 1,400 undergraduates and almost 1,200 graduate students were set to receive degrees from UT Dallas.

UT Dallas held six ceremonies to accommodate an increased number of graduates from the University’s seven schools.

Graduates gathered on the mall after the ceremonies for pictures and congratulations from families and friends.

Nour Nijem was awarded her PhD in materials science and engineering during Friday’s ceremony for the Erik Jonsson School of Engineering and Computer Science.

Graduates and supporters celebrated at “Memories on the Mall.”

Allison K. Sullivan received a bachelor’s degree in software engineering.

Joohyung Lee juggles a phone and flowers after receiving his BS in electrical engineering.

Alyssa Phillips, who completed her bachelor’s degree this spring, makes a heart shape with Ben Kennedy, who came to support her.

Molly Brown (right) received her master’s degree in computer science, and Ahmed Abughazalegh, earned his master’s degree in biomedical engineering.

McKenna Jackson congratulates her fiancé, Aaron Weberg, who earned his bachelor's in electrical engineering.

Sameer Arora (left) finished his master’s degree in computer engineering. Malavika Parthan, a graduate student in computer science, is set to complete her own degree soon.