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Photos: University of Iowa hosts Celebration of Graduates
The celebration was held in place of a traditional commencement and was the first graduate celebration at Kinnick Stadium
May. 16, 2021 7:24 pm, Updated: May. 20, 2021 10:14 pm
Graduates wave to patients and workers at the University of Iowa Stead Family Children’s Hospital during the University of Iowa Celebration of Graduates at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Sunday, May 16, 2021. (Andy Abeyta/The Gazette)
Graduate Nazmin Eti, receiving a PhD in human toxicology, poses for a photo with her husband, Md Robiul Islam who is graduating with a PhD in chemistry before the start of the University of Iowa Celebration of Graduates at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Sunday, May 16, 2021. (Andy Abeyta/The Gazette)
Nursing major McKenna Kephart stands and applauds her classmates as nursing students are recognized during the University of Iowa Celebration of Graduates at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Sunday, May 16, 2021. (Andy Abeyta/The Gazette)
Thousands of graduates and family members take their seats for the University of Iowa Celebration of Graduates at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Sunday, May 16, 2021. (Andy Abeyta/The Gazette)
Outgoing University of Iowa president Bruce Harreld walks off the field after the end of the University of Iowa Celebration of Graduates at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Sunday, May 16, 2021. (Andy Abeyta/The Gazette)
A graduate holds up her decorated cap after the University of Iowa Celebration of Graduates at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Sunday, May 16, 2021. (Andy Abeyta/The Gazette)
Graphic design major Alejandro Carrasco poses for a photo in front of the Herky statue with his mother, Emma, and brother Anthony all of Iowa City before the University of Iowa Celebration of Graduates at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Sunday, May 16, 2021. (Andy Abeyta/The Gazette)
Graduate Evan Mantler, a philosophy and English and creative writing double major puts on her mask before walking in to the University of Iowa Celebration of Graduates at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Sunday, May 16, 2021. (Andy Abeyta/The Gazette)
A graduate stands to be recognized with her program high up in the stands during the University of Iowa Celebration of Graduates at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Sunday, May 16, 2021. (Andy Abeyta/The Gazette)
Industrial engineering major Caroline Hajek (left) and Annika Penk, a health and human physiology major, pose together for photos in their caps and gowns before the University of Iowa Celebration of Graduates at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Sunday, May 16, 2021. (Andy Abeyta/The Gazette)
Outgoing University of Iowa president Bruce Harreld speaks to graduates during the University of Iowa Celebration of Graduates at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Sunday, May 16, 2021. (Andy Abeyta/The Gazette)
Graduates Casandra Lobberecht (left), an applied studies major, and Noelle Yost, a psychology major, wave to patients and staff at the University of Iowa Stead Family Children’s Hospital during the University of Iowa Celebration of Graduates at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Sunday, May 16, 2021. (Andy Abeyta/The Gazette)
Biomedical sciences major Anushi Wijayagunaratne hugs a friend after the University of Iowa Celebration of Graduates at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Sunday, May 16, 2021. (Andy Abeyta/The Gazette)
A graduate walks with family members on the way in to the University of Iowa Celebration of Graduates at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Sunday, May 16, 2021. (Andy Abeyta/The Gazette)
Graduates pose for photos together before the University of Iowa Celebration of Graduates at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Sunday, May 16, 2021. (Andy Abeyta/The Gazette)
Graduates sit in their caps and gowns waiting for the start of the University of Iowa Celebration of Graduates at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Sunday, May 16, 2021. (Andy Abeyta/The Gazette)
The field at Kinnick Stadium is seen set up for the University of Iowa Celebration of Graduates in Iowa City on Sunday, May 16, 2021. (Andy Abeyta/The Gazette)
A graduate poses for photos in the stands before the University of Iowa Celebration of Graduates at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Sunday, May 16, 2021. (Andy Abeyta/The Gazette)
Graduates pose for photos together before the University of Iowa Celebration of Graduates at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Sunday, May 16, 2021. (Andy Abeyta/The Gazette)
A group of graduates sit in a section of seating alone away from a larger crowd of graduates during the University of Iowa Celebration of Graduates at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Sunday, May 16, 2021. (Andy Abeyta/The Gazette)
A graduate’s cap is seen decorated while waiting for the beginning of the University of Iowa Celebration of Graduates at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Sunday, May 16, 2021. (Andy Abeyta/The Gazette)
University of Iowa student government president Connor Wooff gives a speech during the University of Iowa Celebration of Graduates at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Sunday, May 16, 2021. (Andy Abeyta/The Gazette)
University of Iowa graduate and professional student government president Mackensie Graham gives a speech during the University of Iowa Celebration of Graduates at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Sunday, May 16, 2021. (Andy Abeyta/The Gazette)
