About 8,000 students graduated from The University of Texas at Austin at the 129th spring commencement. Watch highlights from the ceremony with the fireworks as the grand finale.
What to watch and read next:
- 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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