About 8,000 students graduated from The University of Texas at Austin at the 129th spring commencement. View photo highlights from the ceremony with the fireworks as the grand finale.
What to watch and read next:
- Watch the Commencement in highlights video
- Watch the YouTube video of the 2012 commencement address delivered by former Secretary of Defense Robert Gates
- Read the 2012 commencement address delivered by former Secretary of Defense Robert Gates
- Tower shines orange this weekend: The Tower will be lighted May 19 and May 20 in celebration of the 129th spring commencement and the Class of 2012
- Look out, world!: With commencement festivities fast approaching, take a by-the-numbers infographic tour of the remarkable students in the Class of 2012
- The Class of 2012: To celebrate the achievements of this year’s graduates, we highlight just some of the remarkable students who’ve doggedly pursued their academic goals
- Convocation speakers at The University of Texas at Austin represent diverse walks of life and roles in society
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Beautiful slide show! We were able to go to our son's commencement on Friday, but were unable to attend on Saturday night so this was so nice to see. He also happens to be in slide 63. Any way to get a digital copy? Thanks!
What a wonderful set of photos to share with the world, Marsha. The university looks like a fantastic place to study and start the foundations of a great career. It'll be time for these students to head into the world and find their first graduate jobs soon and for the next set of students to begin their journey! :)
This it a beautiful slideshow! I was wondering if there was a way to obtain these pictures for private use only of course. I am a grad and I wasn't able to go.
Thank you for mentioning the history of the maces. Most students don't know what they are or where they came from. The maces where only one of the many legacies left behind by Professor Eckhart from his decades at UT as a student, professor and Director. Congratulations to the UT Class of 2012 \m/
Marsha, as usual, you perfectly capture the emotions, drama and human moments of the most important events at the university. Thank you for allowing us to see through your most insightful lens!