Slideshow The day in photos: 2018 Winter Commencement
Mortarboards festooned in floral finery, families taking a gazillion snapshots, and many, many hugs – these were just a few of the sights during Sunday’s commencement ceremony.
Chancellor Blank welcomes the graduates and their families and friends. Nearly 8,000 people attended. Photo by: Bryce Richter
A graduate shares a hug before the ceremony. Photo by: Bryce Richter
Baseball Commissioner Emeritus Allan "Bud" Selig delivers the address to the graduates. Photo by: Bryce Richter
Families snap away. Photo by: Bryce Richter
A proud graduate leaves the stage with her diploma cover. Photo by: Bryce Richter
Graduates use their caps to say thanks... Photo by: Bryce Richter
to celebrate in glam red-and-white... Photo by: Bryce Richter
particularly with flowers... Photo by: Bryce Richter
to give a shout out to family... Photo by: Bryce Richter
and even pets. Photo by: Bryce Richter
Student speaker Jamie Dawson, a First Wave scholar, encourages graduates to "Walk toward the things that bring you joy." Photo by: Bryce Richter
Among the graduates were Badgers linebackers Chris Orr... Photo by: Bryce Richter
and T.J. Edwards. Photo by: Bryce Richter
The moment of crossing the stage prompts celebrations of all sorts. Photo by: Bryce Richter
The crowd gives a standing ovation to Mike Leckrone, in his 50th and final season as director of the UW Band. Photo by: Bryce Richter
Graduates link arms to sing "Varsity." Photo by: Bryce Richter
Graduate Ebony McClendon poses for a photo outdoors after the ceremony. It was a balmy, sunny day with temperatures in the mid-40s. Photo by: Bryce Richter
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