University of Texas students smile, cheer at 2021 graduation ceremonies

Shania Robinson, of Trinidad and Tobago, fist-bumps Richard Flores, Professor of Mexican American and Latino Studies, at a graduation ceremony for the College of Liberal Arts at the University of Texas on Friday May 21, 2021. The various colleges and schools within UT hosted graduate recognition moments where students could be individually recognized and walk across a stage. The university-wide commencement will be held Saturday at Darrell K Royal Texas Memorial Stadium.

Orlando Ochoa of San Juan, Texas, is congratulated by his brother Owen Ochoa at a graduation ceremony for the College of Liberal Arts at the University of Texas on Friday May 21, 2021. The various colleges and schools within UT hosted graduate recognition moments where students could be individually recognized and walk across a stage. The university-wide commencement will be held Saturday at Darrell K Royal Texas Memorial Stadium.

Ellen Jordan, left to right, Amanda Montanez, Stephanie Conard, Nancy Chen, Cali Assaf, Masumi Yoshimoto, Esmeralda Vilche and Carolina Munoz toss their graduation hats into the air at the University of Texas on Friday May 21, 2021. The various colleges and schools within UT hosted graduate recognition moments where students could be individually recognized and walk across a stage. The university-wide commencement will be held Saturday at Darrell K Royal Texas Memorial Stadium.

Harriet Davis, of Lubbock, poses for a photo at a graduation ceremony for the College of Liberal Arts at the University of Texas on Friday May 21, 2021. The various colleges and schools within UT hosted graduate recognition moments where students could be individually recognized and walk across a stage. The university-wide commencement will be held Saturday at Darrell K Royal Texas Memorial Stadium.

Karolina Rodero, of Brownsville, kisses her 15-year-old Italian greyhound Giovanni after graduating at the University of Texas on Friday May 21, 2021. The various colleges and schools within UT hosted graduate recognition moments where students could be individually recognized and walk across a stage. The university-wide commencement will be held Saturday at Darrell K Royal Texas Memorial Stadium.

Daniela Perez, of Boca Raton, Florida, hugs her mother Silvia Parra at a graduation ceremony for the College of Liberal Arts at the University of Texas on Friday May 21, 2021. The various colleges and schools within UT hosted graduate recognition moments where students could be individually recognized and walk across a stage. The university-wide commencement will be held Saturday at Darrell K Royal Texas Memorial Stadium.

Hannah Smith, of Monte Sereno, California, takes a selfie with her parents Holly, left, and Stacy at a graduation ceremony for the College of Liberal Arts at the University of Texas on Friday May 21, 2021. The various colleges and schools within UT hosted graduate recognition moments where students could be individually recognized and walk across a stage. The university-wide commencement will be held Saturday at Darrell K Royal Texas Memorial Stadium.

Emily Rosuck, of Dallas, is congratulated by her mother Stephanie Rosuck, at a graduation ceremony for the College of Liberal Arts at the University of Texas on Friday May 21, 2021. The various colleges and schools within UT hosted graduate recognition moments where students could be individually recognized and walk across a stage. The university-wide commencement will be held Saturday at Darrell K Royal Texas Memorial Stadium.

Michelle Nwaeri, of Lagos, Nigeria, walks with her mother Frances and her brother Richard after graduating at the University of Texas on Friday May 21, 2021. The various colleges and schools within UT hosted graduate recognition moments where students could be individually recognized and walk across a stage. The university-wide commencement will be held Saturday at Darrell K Royal Texas Memorial Stadium.