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Miami University's 183rd Spring Commencement

By Miami University

May 19^th, 2022

Miami University held its 183rd Spring Commencement Ceremony May 14 at Yager Stadium. Our photographers captured the moments.

Miami University's 183rd Spring Commencement

Above, a graduating student celebrates with stoles and cords representing Miami's Lavender and Horizon graduation ceremonies.

Miami University's 183rd Spring Commencement

The ceremony begins

Above, Miami University President Gregory Crawford "hi-fives" a student during the platform party processional. Behind him are Maj. Gen. (Dr.) Sharon Bannister '88, the commencement speaker, and honorary degree recipient Deena Chisolm '90, director for the Center for Child Health Equity and Outcomes Research at the Abigail Wexner Research Institute at Nationwide Children’s Hospital.

A view of many graduates during the ceremony with their caps, gowns and stoles.

A view of many family members and friends of the graduates in the stands.

Close up of two women smiling with their caps and gowns.

Two graduates take a selfie while waiting for the ceremony to begin.

A graduate student takes a selfie with two faculty members after the ceremony.

Miami University's 183rd Spring Commencement

A line of graduates leave the stadium and wave to the audience.

Capturing the moment.

A group of graduates pose for a photo after the ceremony.

Telling their stories on graduation caps

"Holy Cow! I Graduated"

One cap: — One cap: "Do you have your exit buddy?" Friend's cap: "Yes, I have my exit buddy."

"Make my way back home when I learn to fly high".

Two caps: Left, — Two caps: Left, "Baby girl, you did it!" Right: "Miss Amos; Everything seems impossible until it's done" "I'm a teacher" sticker and other classroom teacher-themed decorations.

"Life's a climb but the view is great"

Miami, Love & Honor, and various Miami-themed stickers

"I don't know where I'm going but I'm on my way"

"Thanks, Mom and Dad"

"Life's a climb but the view is great"

Graduates on the field and family and friends in the stands.

Miami University President Gregory Crawford at the podium

Commencement speaker Mag. Gen. (Dr.) Sharon Bannister '88 (center) receives an honorary degree, flanked by Rose Marie Ward and Gregory Crawford.

Maj. Gen. (Dr.) Sharon Bannister at the podium

Candidates from the Air Force, Navy, Marine Corps and Army stand to receive their commissions.

Student body president Madelyn Jett '22 introduces the keynote speaker

Deena Chislom '90 (center) receives an honorary degree. Flanked by Rose Marie Ward (left) and Gregory Crawford.

Mahendra Vora (center) receives an honorary degree.

New graduates move the tassels on their caps.

New graduates toss their caps in the air after the ceremony.

Two graduates pose with parents.

Close up of a graduate posing with family members.

Two graduates in sunglasses react with joy after commencement.

A graduate with a bouquet of red and white roses embraces a family member.

A graduate embraces his parents after the ceremony.

A graduate poses with family members on the platform stage.

A group of five graduates pose for a photo with arms around each other.

A graduate with arms full of flowers.

Four graduates toss their caps in the air.

Miami University's 183rd Spring Commencement

Footnotes

Photos by Scott Kissell, Ricardo Trevino & Jeff Sabo, Timelapse video by Ricardo, Recap Video by Ian McCue & Zach Burnett University Communications and Marketing.

FootNotes

Photos by Scott Kissell, Ricardo Trevino & Jeff Sabo, Timelapse video by Ricardo, Recap Video by Ian McCue & Zach Burnett University Communications and Marketing.

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