IUPUI is Indiana's premier urban research university. The campus enrolls more than 30,000 students in 21 schools and academic units.
Graduates from IUPUI's nearly two dozen schools achieved their long-pursued dreams this weekend, taking home diplomas honoring their achievements
May 14, 2011 — photo credit: John Gentry and Brian Drumm
Last-minute anticipation before the IU School of Law-Indianapolis event ...
Saving the moment for posterity ...
Dean Gary Roberts makes his opening remarks ...
Pomp and circumstance abound ...
At the School of Law ceremonies, several students had a chance to speak ...
Kate Mercer-Lawson received the law school's Faculty Prize.
Vernon Jordan, former president of the National Urban League, was the guest speaker.
Commencement is a special moment of achievement ...
... and a cause for post-graduation celebration.
Prepping for the IU School of Dentistry's 'big show'
A little light reading ...
The big day is full of smiles ...
Students always have ineresting things to say about their experiences ...
... but success always brings joy.
Commencement is often a family affair ...
... for family of all ages ...
... and celebrations come in all kinds of forms.
Dean Craig Brater was one of the featured speakers at the IU School of Medicine ceremonies.
Medical facuilty always savor the success of their students.
Mixed in with the joy of achievement are moments of reflection.
Traditions play an integral role in commencement ...
... and traditions take many forms.
Hugs are a terrific cap to the day ...
... along with the pride of parents, grandparents and all other family members.
IUPUI is Indiana's premier urban research university. The campus enrolls more than 30,000 students in 21 schools and academic units.