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2024 Commencement

Celebrating IU’s Class of 2024

By Indiana University

May 14^th, 2024

Indiana University conferred nearly 19,000 degrees during commencement ceremonies held across the state from May 3 to 9. The Class of 2024 comprised students from all 92 counties in Indiana, all 50 U.S. states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and 132 countries. These ceremonies celebrated the graduates’ hard work, dedication, and accomplishments, marking the start of new journeys supported by the lessons learned, relationships forged, and inspirations sparked during their time at Indiana University.

IU Bloomington Graduate

Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall – Friday, May 3, 2024

Graduates line up for the processional before the IU Bloomington Graduate Commencement at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall on Friday, May 3, 2024. (Photo by Alex Kumar/Indiana University)

Graduates are assembled for the IU Bloomington Graduate Commencement at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall on Friday, May 3, 2024. (Photo by Alex Kumar/Indiana University)

Graduates are pictured during the IU Bloomington Graduate Commencement at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall on Friday, May 3, 2024. (Photo by Alex Kumar/Indiana University)

Graduates stand during the IU Bloomington Graduate Commencement at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall on Friday, May 3, 2024. (Photo by Alex Kumar/Indiana University)

Graduates wave to friends and family in the audience during the IU Bloomington Graduate Commencement at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall on Friday, May 3, 2024. (Photo by Wendi Chitwood/Indiana University)

Jeremiah Sanders hugs a faculty member after receiving his doctoral hood during the IU Bloomington Graduate Commencement at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall on Friday, May 3, 2024. (Photo by Alex Kumar/Indiana University)

A graduate carries her child during the IU Bloomington Graduate Commencement at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall on Friday, May 3, 2024. (Photo by Alex Kumar/Indiana University)

A graduate carries a child during the IU Bloomington Graduate Commencement at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall on Friday, May 3, 2024. (Photo by Alex Kumar/Indiana University)

Graduates toss their mortarboards outside after the IU Bloomington Graduate Commencement at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall on Friday, May 3, 2024. (Photo by Wendi Chitwood/Indiana University)

A graduate receives a hug outside after the IU Bloomington Graduate Commencement at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall on Friday, May 3, 2024. (Photo by Wendi Chitwood/Indiana University)

IU Bloomington Undergraduate

Memorial Stadium – Saturday, May 4, 2024

Graduates pose as they wait for the processional for the IU Bloomington Undergraduate Commencement in Mellencamp Pavilion on Saturday, May 4, 2024. (Photo by Wendi Chitwood/Indiana University)

Graduates take a selfie as they wait for the processional for the IU Bloomington Undergraduate Commencement in Mellencamp Pavilion on Saturday, May 4, 2024. (Photo by Wendi Chitwood/Indiana University)

Graduates walk in the processional for the IU Bloomington Undergraduate Commencement on Saturday, May 4, 2024. (Photo by Wendi Chitwood/Indiana University)

Graduates line up for the processional to their seats during the IU Bloomington Undergraduate Commencement in Memorial Stadium on Saturday, May 4, 2024. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)

An audience member uses a cell phone to photograph graduates during the processional at the IU Bloomington Undergraduate Commencement in Memorial Stadium on Saturday, May 4, 2024. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)

Macee Long adjusts her mortarboard during the IU Bloomington Undergraduate Commencement in Memorial Stadium on Saturday, May 4, 2024. (Photo by Chris Meyer/Indiana University)

Graduates wave to friends and family in the audience as they walk in the processional during the IU Bloomington Undergraduate Commencement in Memorial Stadium on Saturday, May 4, 2024. (Photo by Wendi Chitwood/Indiana University)

Aguissa Mahamane leads graduates as they walk in the processional during the IU Bloomington Undergraduate Commencement in Memorial Stadium on Saturday, May 4, 2024. (Photo by Chris Meyer/Indiana University)

A graduates wears a decorated mortarboard during the processional during the IU Bloomington Undergraduate Commencement in Memorial Stadium on Saturday, May 4, 2024. (Photo by Wendi Chitwood/Indiana University)

Indiana University alumnus Scott Dorsey, an entrepreneur and investor, delivers the commencement address during the IU Bloomington Undergraduate Commencement in Memorial Stadium on Saturday, May 4, 2024. (Photo by Wendi Chitwood/Indiana University)

Members of the audience watch from a sunlight section of the stands during the IU Bloomington Undergraduate Commencement in Memorial Stadium on Saturday, May 4, 2024. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)

Graduates pose for a group photo during the IU Bloomington Undergraduate Commencement in Memorial Stadium on Saturday, May 4, 2024. (Photo by Chris Meyer/Indiana University)

Meg Grewe celebrates during the IU Bloomington Undergraduate Commencement in Memorial Stadium on Saturday, May 4, 2024. (Photo by Chris Meyer/Indiana University)

Indiana University graduate Hannah Rose Pedersen delivers the student address during the IU Bloomington Undergraduate Commencement in Memorial Stadium on Saturday, May 4, 2024. (Photo by Wendi Chitwood/Indiana University)

Graduates move their tassels during the IU Bloomington Undergraduate Commencement in Memorial Stadium on Saturday, May 4, 2024. (Photo by Wendi Chitwood/Indiana University)

Graduates sway during the playing of the alma mater during the IU Bloomington Undergraduate Commencement in Memorial Stadium on Saturday, May 4, 2024. (Photo by Chris Meyer/Indiana University)

Fireworks explode during the IU Bloomington Undergraduate Commencement in Memorial Stadium on Saturday, May 4, 2024. (Photo by Alex Kumar/Indiana University)

Graduates pose for a photo during the IU Bloomington Undergraduate Commencement in Memorial Stadium on Saturday, May 4, 2024. (Photo by Chris Meyer/Indiana University)

Graduates pose for photos after the IU Bloomington Undergraduate Commencement in Memorial Stadium on Saturday, May 4, 2024. (Photo by Wendi Chitwood/Indiana University)

Graduates hug after the IU Bloomington Undergraduate Commencement in Memorial Stadium on Saturday, May 4, 2024. (Photo by Wendi Chitwood/Indiana University)

IU Southeast

Caesars Foundation of Floyd County Amphitheater – Monday, May 6, 2024

A degree candidate walks past the limestone sculpture in front of the Ogle Center before the IU Southeast Commencement in New Albany on Monday, May 6, 2024. (Photo by Chris Meyer/Indiana University)

An IU tassel is pictured on a table at the IU Southeast Commencement in New Albany on Monday, May 6, 2024. (Photo by Chris Meyer/Indiana University)

Students use cell phones to chat with loved ones as they march toward the IU Southeast Commencement in New Albany on Monday, May 6, 2024. (Photo by Chris Meyer/Indiana University)

Degree candidates line up to cross the platform during the IU Southeast Commencement in New Albany on Monday, May 6, 2024. (Photo by Chris Meyer/Indiana University)

A graduate grabs tassels for mortarboards before the IU Southeast Commencement in New Albany on Monday, May 6, 2024. (Photo by Wendi Chitwood/Indiana University)

Graduate Keziah Jones delivers the student address during the IU Southeast Commencement in New Albany on Monday, May 6, 2024. (Photo by Wendi Chitwood/Indiana University)

A graduate smiles as rain falls during the IU Southeast Commencement in New Albany on Monday, May 6, 2024. (Photo by Wendi Chitwood/Indiana University)

Audience members watch during the IU Southeast Commencement in New Albany on Monday, May 6, 2024. (Photo by Wendi Chitwood/Indiana University)

Audience members cheer during the IU Southeast Commencement in New Albany on Monday, May 6, 2024. (Photo by Wendi Chitwood/Indiana University)

Degree candidates flash their diploma covers for a photos during the IU Southeast Commencement in New Albany on Monday, May 6, 2024. (Photo by Chris Meyer/Indiana University)

A graduate smiles during the IU Southeast Commencement in New Albany on Monday, May 6, 2024. (Photo by Wendi Chitwood/Indiana University)

Confetti, streamers and graduates' emotions cannot be contained following the IU Southeast Commencement in New Albany on Monday, May 6, 2024. (Photo by Chris Meyer/Indiana University)

Graduates pop confetti during the IU Southeast Commencement in New Albany on Monday, May 6, 2024. (Photo by Wendi Chitwood/Indiana University)

Families snap photos of graduates after the IU Southeast Commencement in New Albany on Monday, May 6, 2024. (Photo by Chris Meyer/Indiana University)

Belle Taylor gets congratulatory hugs following the IU Southeast Commencement in New Albany on Monday, May 6, 2024. (Photo by Chris Meyer/Indiana University)

IU Kokomo

Campus Pavilion – Tuesday, May 7, 2024

Graduates walk through a faculty cheer tunnel as part of the processional during the IU Kokomo Commencement in Kokomo on Tuesday, May 7, 2024. (Photo by Liz Kaye/Indiana University)

Graduates walk in the processional during the IU Kokomo Commencement on Tuesday, May 7, 2024. (Photo by Liz Kaye/Indiana University)

Graduate Madesynn Freeman sings the National Anthem during the IU Kokomo Commencement in Kokomo on Tuesday, May 7, 2024. (Photo by Wendi Chitwood/Indiana University)

A graduate smiles during the IU Kokomo Commencement in Kokomo on Tuesday, May 7, 2024. (Photo by Wendi Chitwood/Indiana University)

Confetti falls during the IU Kokomo Commencement in Kokomo on Tuesday, May 7, 2024. (Photo by Wendi Chitwood/Indiana University)

Indiana University President Pamela S. Whitten applauds during the IU Kokomo Commencement in Kokomo on Tuesday, May 7, 2024. (Photo by Wendi Chitwood/Indiana University)

A graduate fist bumps an audience member during the IU Kokomo Commencement in Kokomo on Tuesday, May 7, 2024. (Photo by Wendi Chitwood/Indiana University)

A graduate poses for photos after the IU Kokomo Commencement in Kokomo on Tuesday, May 7, 2024. (Photo by Wendi Chitwood/Indiana University)

Graduates pose for photos after the IU Kokomo Commencement in Kokomo on Tuesday, May 7, 2024. (Photo by Wendi Chitwood/Indiana University)

A graduate poses for a photo with family and friends at the conclusion of the IU Kokomo Commencement in Kokomo on Tuesday, May 7, 2024. (Photo by Liz Kaye/Indiana University)

A graduate receives flowers and a kiss after the IU Kokomo Commencement in Kokomo on Tuesday, May 7, 2024. (Photo by Wendi Chitwood/Indiana University)

IU South Bend

Joyce Center – Tuesday, May 7, 2024

Graduates pose for a group photo before the IU South Bend Commencement in South Bend on Tuesday, May 7, 2024. (Photo by Michael Caterina/Indiana University South Bend)

Graduates pose for a photo before the IU South Bend Commencement in South Bend on Tuesday, May 7, 2024. (Photo by Michael Caterina/Indiana University South Bend)

Honor cords and medals are pictured before the IU South Bend Commencement in South Bend on Tuesday, May 7, 2024. (Photo by Michael Caterina/Indiana University South Bend)

Honor cords are pictured before the IU South Bend Commencement in South Bend on Tuesday, May 7, 2024. (Photo by Michael Caterina/Indiana University South Bend)

A graduate reacts as a volunteer adjusts her doctoral hood before the IU South Bend Commencement in South Bend on Tuesday, May 7, 2024. (Photo by Michael Caterina/Indiana University South Bend)

Graduates walk in the processional during the IU South Bend Commencement in South Bend on Tuesday, May 7, 2024. (Photo by Michael Caterina/Indiana University South Bend)

A graduate sits on the floor as she waits during the processional of the IU South Bend Commencement in South Bend on Tuesday, May 7, 2024. (Photo by Michael Caterina/Indiana University South Bend)

A graduate waits for the start of the processional during the IU South Bend Commencement in South Bend on Tuesday, May 7, 2024. (Photo by Michael Caterina/Indiana University South Bend)

Indiana University South Bend Campus Grand Marshal James M. VanderVeen wears an IU bowtie during the IU South Bend Commencement in South Bend on Tuesday, May 7, 2024. (Photo by Michael Caterina/Indiana University South Bend)

Audience members take photos during the IU South Bend Commencement in South Bend on Tuesday, May 7, 2024. (Photo by Michael Caterina/Indiana University South Bend)

Graduate Danni-Jo Rausch sings the National Anthem during the IU South Bend Commencement in South Bend on Tuesday, May 7, 2024. (Photo by Michael Caterina/Indiana University South Bend)

A graduate celebrates after receiving a diploma cover during the IU South Bend Commencement in South Bend on Tuesday, May 7, 2024. (Photo by Michael Caterina/Indiana University South Bend)

Confetti falls during the IU South Bend Commencement in South Bend on Tuesday, May 7, 2024. (Photo by Michael Caterina/Indiana University South Bend)

Graduates pose for a group photo during the IU South Bend Commencement in South Bend on Tuesday, May 7, 2024. (Photo by Michael Caterina/Indiana University South Bend)

Remnants of celebration are pictured after the IU South Bend Commencement in South Bend on Tuesday, May 7, 2024. (Photo by Michael Caterina/Indiana University South Bend)

IU Northwest

Savannah Parking Lot – Wednesday, May 8, 2024

A graduate gets a hand with his honor cords before the IU Northwest Commencement in Gary on Wednesday, May 8, 2024. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)

Graduates walk in the processional during the IU Northwest Commencement in Gary on Wednesday, May 8, 2024. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)

Faculty members greet the graduates in a cheer tunnel during the IU Northwest Commencement in Gary on Wednesday, May 8, 2024. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)

Audience members document the graduates during the IU Northwest Commencement in Gary on Wednesday, May 8, 2024. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)

Graduate Kaitlin Nichols stands for recognition during the IU Northwest Commencement in Gary on Wednesday, May 8, 2024. (Photo by Justin Casterline/Indiana University)

A campus ambassador cheers on the graduates during the IU Northwest Commencement in Gary on Wednesday, May 8, 2024. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)

Indiana University Northwest Commencement is pictured from the air in Gary on Wednesday, May 8, 2024. (Photo by Tome Trajkovski/Indiana University)

Indiana University President Pamela S. Whitten, right, and IU Trustee Kyle S. Seibert laugh during the IU Northwest Commencement in Gary on Wednesday, May 8, 2024. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)

Indiana University Northwest graduate Faith Smith delivers the student address during the IU Northwest Commencement in Gary on Wednesday, May 8, 2024. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)

Graduates toss their mortarboards as confetti falls during the IU Northwest Commencement in Gary on Wednesday, May 8, 2024. (Photo by Justin Casterline/Indiana University)

Audience members document their graduates during the IU Northwest Commencement in Gary on Wednesday, May 8, 2024. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)

A graduate poses with friends and family after the Indiana University Northwest Commencement in Gary on Wednesday, May 8, 2024. (Photo by Tome Trajkovski/Indiana University)

IU East

Whitewater Hall Parking Lot – Thursday, May 9, 2024

Cords to recognize military veterans line a table prior to the IU East Commencement in Richmond on Thursday, May 9, 2024. (Photo by Chris Meyer/Indiana University)

Graduates walk through a faculty cheer tunnel during the processional of the IU East Commencement in Richmond on Thursday, May 9, 2024. (Photo by Alex Kumar/Indiana University)

Degree candidates line up for the IU East Commencement in Richmond on Thursday, May 9, 2024. (Photo by Chris Meyer/Indiana University)

Degree candidates are greeted by supportive faculty members during the IU East Commencement processional in Richmond on Thursday, May 9, 2024. (Photo by Chris Meyer/Indiana University)

Indiana University East Chancellor Dennis M. Rome speaks during the IU East Commencement in Richmond on Thursday, May 9, 2024. (Photo by Justin Casterline/Indiana University)

Graduates are assembled for the IU East Commencement in Richmond on Thursday, May 9, 2024. (Photo by Alex Kumar/Indiana University)

Degree candidates listen to speakers during the IU East Commencement in Richmond on Thursday, May 9, 2024. (Photo by Chris Meyer/Indiana University)

Confetti flies during the IU East Commencement in Richmond on Thursday, May 9, 2024. (Photo by Chris Meyer/Indiana University)

Grads have a laugh as degrees are conferred during the IU East Commencement in Richmond on Thursday, May 9, 2024. (Photo by Chris Meyer/Indiana University)

A graduate takes a cell phone photo during the IU East Commencement in Richmond on Thursday, May 9, 2024. (Photo by Justin Casterline/Indiana University)

IUPUI

Carroll Stadium – Thursday, May 9, 2024

Graduates pose for a group photo before the IUPUI Commencement on Thursday, May 9, 2024. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)

Graduate walk into the IU Natatorium before the IUPUI Commencement on Thursday, May 9, 2024. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)

A graduate takes a selfie before the IUPUI Commencement on Thursday, May 9, 2024. (Photo by Liz Kaye/Indiana University)

A graduate waits for the start of the IUPUI Commencement on Thursday, May 9, 2024. (Photo by Liz Kaye/Indiana University)

Graduates prepare to have their photos taken before the IUPUI Commencement on Thursday, May 9, 2024. (Photo by Liz Kaye/Indiana University)

Graduates adjust their mortarboards before the IUPUI Commencement on Thursday, May 9, 2024. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)

A graduate wears a mortarboard adorned with the IU trident made out of LEGOs before the IUPUI Commencement on Thursday, May 9, 2024. (Photo by Liz Kaye/Indiana University)

Graduates walk in the processional during the IUPUI Commencement on Thursday, May 9, 2024. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)

Graduates walk in the processional during the IUPUI Commencement on Thursday, May 9, 2024. (Photo by Liz Kaye/Indiana University)

Graduates pose for a group photo during the IUPUI Commencement on Thursday, May 9, 2024. (Photo by Liz Kaye/Indiana University)

A graduate celebrates during the IUPUI Commencement on Thursday, May 9, 2024. (Photo by Liz Kaye/Indiana University)

Indiana University Indianapolis Chancellor Latha Ramchand speaks during the IUPUI Commencement on Thursday, May 9, 2024. (Photo by Liz Kaye/Indiana University)

A graduate watches a student speaker during the IUPUI Commencement on Thursday, May 9, 2024. (Photo by Liz Kaye/Indiana University)

Graduates react during the conferral of degrees during the IUPUI Commencement on Thursday, May 9, 2024. (Photo by Wendi Chitwood/Indiana University)

Indiana University graduate Faith Odiete delivers the undergraduate student commencement address during the IUPUI Commencement on Thursday, May 9, 2024. (Photo by Liz Kaye/Indiana University)

A decorated mortarboard is pictured during the IUPUI Commencement on Thursday, May 9, 2024. (Photo by Wendi Chitwood/Indiana University)

Graduates react during the conferral of degrees during the IUPUI Commencement on Thursday, May 9, 2024. (Photo by Liz Kaye/Indiana University)

Graduates react during the IUPUI Commencement on Thursday, May 9, 2024. (Photo by Liz Kaye/Indiana University)

Footnotes

Photos by Chris Meyer, Liz Kaye, James Brosher, Alex Kumar, Wendi Chitwood, Justin Casterline, Tome Trajkovski and Michael Caterina. Video by Haley Semian, Tyler Carrell, Alex Kumar, Myron Russell, Kevin Garcia and Michael Glassburn.