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Commencement December 2023

Faculty on stage. — Capturing the joyous moments of achievement and celebration at the University of Illinois Chicago's Fall Commencement, where graduates embark on new beginnings and proudly step into their futures. Photo by Martin Hernandez

Faculty on stage. — Capturing the joyous moments of achievement and celebration at the University of Illinois Chicago's Fall Commencement, where graduates embark on new beginnings and proudly step into their futures. Photo by Martin Hernandez

Faculty walking with the university banner. — Capturing the joyous moments of achievement and celebration at the University of Illinois Chicago's Fall Commencement, where graduates embark on new beginnings and proudly step into their futures. Photo by Martin Hernandez

Family posing with a graduate for a photo. — Capturing the joyous moments of achievement and celebration at the University of Illinois Chicago's Fall Commencement, where graduates embark on new beginnings and proudly step into their futures. Photo by Martin Hernandez

Students pink decorative cap. — Capturing the joyous moments of achievement and celebration at the University of Illinois Chicago's Fall Commencement, where graduates embark on new beginnings and proudly step into their futures. Photo by Martin Hernandez

Faculty holding the colleges banners. — Capturing the joyous moments of achievement and celebration at the University of Illinois Chicago's Fall Commencement, where graduates embark on new beginnings and proudly step into their futures. Photo by Martin Hernandez

Family posing with a graduate for a photo. — Capturing the joyous moments of achievement and celebration at the University of Illinois Chicago's Fall Commencement, where graduates embark on new beginnings and proudly step into their futures. Photo by Martin Hernandez

Students seated waiting for commencement to start. — Capturing the joyous moments of achievement and celebration at the University of Illinois Chicago's Fall Commencement, where graduates embark on new beginnings and proudly step into their futures. Photo by Martin Hernandez

Family posing with a graduate for a photo. — Capturing the joyous moments of achievement and celebration at the University of Illinois Chicago's Fall Commencement, where graduates embark on new beginnings and proudly step into their futures. Photo by Martin Hernandez

Family posing with a graduate for a photo. — Capturing the joyous moments of achievement and celebration at the University of Illinois Chicago's Fall Commencement, where graduates embark on new beginnings and proudly step into their futures. Photo by Martin Hernandez

A family posing for a photo. — Capturing the joyous moments of achievement and celebration at the University of Illinois Chicago's Fall Commencement, where graduates embark on new beginnings and proudly step into their futures. Photo by Martin Hernandez

Student walking into Credit Union 1 Arena in cap and gown. — Capturing the joyous moments of achievement and celebration at the University of Illinois Chicago's Fall Commencement, where graduates embark on new beginnings and proudly step into their futures. Photo by Martin Hernandez

Faculty walking onto the stage. — Capturing the joyous moments of achievement and celebration at the University of Illinois Chicago's Fall Commencement, where graduates embark on new beginnings and proudly step into their futures. Photo by Martin Hernandez

Student getting ready to sing the national anthem. — Capturing the joyous moments of achievement and celebration at the University of Illinois Chicago's Fall Commencement, where graduates embark on new beginnings and proudly step into their futures. Photo by Martin Hernandez

Student singing the national anthem with the band in the foreground. — Capturing the joyous moments of achievement and celebration at the University of Illinois Chicago's Fall Commencement, where graduates embark on new beginnings and proudly step into their futures. Photo by Martin Hernandez

Student singing the national anthem. — Capturing the joyous moments of achievement and celebration at the University of Illinois Chicago's Fall Commencement, where graduates embark on new beginnings and proudly step into their futures. Photo by Martin Hernandez

Students hearing the national anthem. — Capturing the joyous moments of achievement and celebration at the University of Illinois Chicago's Fall Commencement, where graduates embark on new beginnings and proudly step into their futures. Photo by Martin Hernandez

Capturing the joyous moments of achievement and celebration at the University of Illinois Chicago's Fall Commencement, where graduates embark on new beginnings and proudly step into their futures. — UIC Commencement, Dec. 9, 2023. UIC Creative and Digital Services

The audience on their feet listening to the national anthem. — Capturing the joyous moments of achievement and celebration at the University of Illinois Chicago's Fall Commencement, where graduates embark on new beginnings and proudly step into their futures. Photo by Martin Hernandez

Student listing to the national anthem with eyes closed. — Capturing the joyous moments of achievement and celebration at the University of Illinois Chicago's Fall Commencement, where graduates embark on new beginnings and proudly step into their futures. Photo by Martin Hernandez

Students listening to the national anthem. — Capturing the joyous moments of achievement and celebration at the University of Illinois Chicago's Fall Commencement, where graduates embark on new beginnings and proudly step into their futures. Photo by Martin Hernandez

The Audience listening to the national anthem. — Capturing the joyous moments of achievement and celebration at the University of Illinois Chicago's Fall Commencement, where graduates embark on new beginnings and proudly step into their futures. Photo by Martin Hernandez

Family taking a photo of a graduate. — Capturing the joyous moments of achievement and celebration at the University of Illinois Chicago's Fall Commencement, where graduates embark on new beginnings and proudly step into their futures. Photo by Martin Hernandez

The Audience listening to the national anthem standing. — Capturing the joyous moments of achievement and celebration at the University of Illinois Chicago's Fall Commencement, where graduates embark on new beginnings and proudly step into their futures. Photo by Martin Hernandez

Student singing the national anthem. — Capturing the joyous moments of achievement and celebration at the University of Illinois Chicago's Fall Commencement, where graduates embark on new beginnings and proudly step into their futures. Photo by Martin Hernandez

Orchestra conductor, conducting the band. — Capturing the joyous moments of achievement and celebration at the University of Illinois Chicago's Fall Commencement, where graduates embark on new beginnings and proudly step into their futures. Photo by Martin Hernandez

Graduate walking with two guests with University Hall in the background. — Capturing the joyous moments of achievement and celebration at the University of Illinois Chicago's Fall Commencement, where graduates embark on new beginnings and proudly step into their futures. Photo by Martin Hernandez

Faculty clapping while standing. — Capturing the joyous moments of achievement and celebration at the University of Illinois Chicago's Fall Commencement, where graduates embark on new beginnings and proudly step into their futures. Photo by Martin Hernandez

Faculty clapping while standing. — Capturing the joyous moments of achievement and celebration at the University of Illinois Chicago's Fall Commencement, where graduates embark on new beginnings and proudly step into their futures. Photo by Martin Hernandez

Capturing the joyous moments of achievement and celebration at the University of Illinois Chicago's Fall Commencement, where graduates embark on new beginnings and proudly step into their futures. — UIC Commencement, Dec. 9, 2023. UIC Creative and Digital Services

Faculty behind a podium speaking. — Capturing the joyous moments of achievement and celebration at the University of Illinois Chicago's Fall Commencement, where graduates embark on new beginnings and proudly step into their futures. Photo by Martin Hernandez

Students sitting — Capturing the joyous moments of achievement and celebration at the University of Illinois Chicago's Fall Commencement, where graduates embark on new beginnings and proudly step into their futures. Photo by Martin Hernandez

Opening ceremony remarks while students are sitting in the foreground and the stage is in the background. — Capturing the joyous moments of achievement and celebration at the University of Illinois Chicago's Fall Commencement, where graduates embark on new beginnings and proudly step into their futures. Photo by Martin Hernandez

The president of the University of Illinois system Timothy L Killeen addressing the audience. — Capturing the joyous moments of achievement and celebration at the University of Illinois Chicago's Fall Commencement, where graduates embark on new beginnings and proudly step into their futures. Photo by Martin Hernandez

A students decorated hat. — Capturing the joyous moments of achievement and celebration at the University of Illinois Chicago's Fall Commencement, where graduates embark on new beginnings and proudly step into their futures. Photo by Martin Hernandez

A students decorated hat. — Capturing the joyous moments of achievement and celebration at the University of Illinois Chicago's Fall Commencement, where graduates embark on new beginnings and proudly step into their futures. Photo by Martin Hernandez

Capturing the joyous moments of achievement and celebration at the University of Illinois Chicago's Fall Commencement, where graduates embark on new beginnings and proudly step into their futures. — UIC Commencement, Dec. 9, 2023. UIC Creative and Digital Services

Two students decorated caps. — Capturing the joyous moments of achievement and celebration at the University of Illinois Chicago's Fall Commencement, where graduates embark on new beginnings and proudly step into their futures. Photo by Martin Hernandez

Students clapping. — Capturing the joyous moments of achievement and celebration at the University of Illinois Chicago's Fall Commencement, where graduates embark on new beginnings and proudly step into their futures. Photo by Martin Hernandez

Capturing the joyous moments of achievement and celebration at the University of Illinois Chicago's Fall Commencement, where graduates embark on new beginnings and proudly step into their futures. — UIC Commencement, Dec. 9, 2023. UIC Creative and Digital Services

Faculty on stage sitting. — Capturing the joyous moments of achievement and celebration at the University of Illinois Chicago's Fall Commencement, where graduates embark on new beginnings and proudly step into their futures. Photo by Martin Hernandez

Faculty on stage sitting. — Capturing the joyous moments of achievement and celebration at the University of Illinois Chicago's Fall Commencement, where graduates embark on new beginnings and proudly step into their futures. Photo by Martin Hernandez

The president of the University of Illinois system Timothy L Killeen addressing the audience. — Capturing the joyous moments of achievement and celebration at the University of Illinois Chicago's Fall Commencement, where graduates embark on new beginnings and proudly step into their futures. Photo by Martin Hernandez

Students smiling towards the stage. — Capturing the joyous moments of achievement and celebration at the University of Illinois Chicago's Fall Commencement, where graduates embark on new beginnings and proudly step into their futures. Photo by Martin Hernandez

The audience clapping. — Capturing the joyous moments of achievement and celebration at the University of Illinois Chicago's Fall Commencement, where graduates embark on new beginnings and proudly step into their futures. Photo by Martin Hernandez

Capturing the joyous moments of achievement and celebration at the University of Illinois Chicago's Fall Commencement, where graduates embark on new beginnings and proudly step into their futures. — UIC Commencement, Dec. 9, 2023. UIC Creative and Digital Services

The chancellor Marie Lynn Miranda addressing the audience. — Capturing the joyous moments of achievement and celebration at the University of Illinois Chicago's Fall Commencement, where graduates embark on new beginnings and proudly step into their futures. Photo by Martin Hernandez

The chancellor Marie Lynn Miranda addressing the audience. — Capturing the joyous moments of achievement and celebration at the University of Illinois Chicago's Fall Commencement, where graduates embark on new beginnings and proudly step into their futures. Photo by Martin Hernandez

The chancellor Marie Lynn Miranda addressing the audience. — Capturing the joyous moments of achievement and celebration at the University of Illinois Chicago's Fall Commencement, where graduates embark on new beginnings and proudly step into their futures. Photo by Martin Hernandez

The chancellor Marie Lynn Miranda addressing the audience. — Capturing the joyous moments of achievement and celebration at the University of Illinois Chicago's Fall Commencement, where graduates embark on new beginnings and proudly step into their futures. Photo by Martin Hernandez

The chancellor Marie Lynn Miranda addressing the audience. — Capturing the joyous moments of achievement and celebration at the University of Illinois Chicago's Fall Commencement, where graduates embark on new beginnings and proudly step into their futures. Photo by Martin Hernandez

A students decorated cap amongst other none decorated hat. — Capturing the joyous moments of achievement and celebration at the University of Illinois Chicago's Fall Commencement, where graduates embark on new beginnings and proudly step into their futures. Photo by Martin Hernandez

A student making her way to her seat. — Capturing the joyous moments of achievement and celebration at the University of Illinois Chicago's Fall Commencement, where graduates embark on new beginnings and proudly step into their futures. Photo by Martin Hernandez

Students clapping while standing. — Capturing the joyous moments of achievement and celebration at the University of Illinois Chicago's Fall Commencement, where graduates embark on new beginnings and proudly step into their futures. Photo by Martin Hernandez

Students clapping while standing. — Capturing the joyous moments of achievement and celebration at the University of Illinois Chicago's Fall Commencement, where graduates embark on new beginnings and proudly step into their futures. Photo by Martin Hernandez

Students walking to the stage. — Capturing the joyous moments of achievement and celebration at the University of Illinois Chicago's Fall Commencement, where graduates embark on new beginnings and proudly step into their futures. Photo by Martin Hernandez

Students walking across the stage graduating. — Capturing the joyous moments of achievement and celebration at the University of Illinois Chicago's Fall Commencement, where graduates embark on new beginnings and proudly step into their futures. Photo by Martin Hernandez

Students walking across the stage graduating. — Capturing the joyous moments of achievement and celebration at the University of Illinois Chicago's Fall Commencement, where graduates embark on new beginnings and proudly step into their futures. Photo by Martin Hernandez

Capturing the joyous moments of achievement and celebration at the University of Illinois Chicago's Fall Commencement, where graduates embark on new beginnings and proudly step into their futures. — UIC Commencement, Dec. 9, 2023. UIC Creative and Digital Services

Students walking across the stage graduating. — Capturing the joyous moments of achievement and celebration at the University of Illinois Chicago's Fall Commencement, where graduates embark on new beginnings and proudly step into their futures. Photo by Martin Hernandez

A students decorated cap. — Capturing the joyous moments of achievement and celebration at the University of Illinois Chicago's Fall Commencement, where graduates embark on new beginnings and proudly step into their futures. Photo by Martin Hernandez

Capturing the joyous moments of achievement and celebration at the University of Illinois Chicago's Fall Commencement, where graduates embark on new beginnings and proudly step into their futures. — UIC Commencement, Dec. 9, 2023. UIC Creative and Digital Services

A students decorated cap. — Capturing the joyous moments of achievement and celebration at the University of Illinois Chicago's Fall Commencement, where graduates embark on new beginnings and proudly step into their futures. Photo by Martin Hernandez

A students decorated cap. — Capturing the joyous moments of achievement and celebration at the University of Illinois Chicago's Fall Commencement, where graduates embark on new beginnings and proudly step into their futures. Photo by Martin Hernandez

PhD students walking to the stage. — Capturing the joyous moments of achievement and celebration at the University of Illinois Chicago's Fall Commencement, where graduates embark on new beginnings and proudly step into their futures. Photo by Martin Hernandez

PhD students walking to the stage. — Capturing the joyous moments of achievement and celebration at the University of Illinois Chicago's Fall Commencement, where graduates embark on new beginnings and proudly step into their futures. Photo by Martin Hernandez

A PhD student on stage. — Capturing the joyous moments of achievement and celebration at the University of Illinois Chicago's Fall Commencement, where graduates embark on new beginnings and proudly step into their futures. Photo by Martin Hernandez

A PhD student on stage. — Capturing the joyous moments of achievement and celebration at the University of Illinois Chicago's Fall Commencement, where graduates embark on new beginnings and proudly step into their futures. Photo by Martin Hernandez

A PhD student on stage. — Capturing the joyous moments of achievement and celebration at the University of Illinois Chicago's Fall Commencement, where graduates embark on new beginnings and proudly step into their futures. Photo by Martin Hernandez

A student fixing another students tie. — Capturing the joyous moments of achievement and celebration at the University of Illinois Chicago's Fall Commencement, where graduates embark on new beginnings and proudly step into their futures. Photo by Martin Hernandez

The audience sitting. — Capturing the joyous moments of achievement and celebration at the University of Illinois Chicago's Fall Commencement, where graduates embark on new beginnings and proudly step into their futures. Photo by Martin Hernandez

Students sitting with their caps facing us. — Capturing the joyous moments of achievement and celebration at the University of Illinois Chicago's Fall Commencement, where graduates embark on new beginnings and proudly step into their futures. Photo by Martin Hernandez

Students walking to the stage. — Capturing the joyous moments of achievement and celebration at the University of Illinois Chicago's Fall Commencement, where graduates embark on new beginnings and proudly step into their futures. Photo by Martin Hernandez

Two students hugging each other. — Capturing the joyous moments of achievement and celebration at the University of Illinois Chicago's Fall Commencement, where graduates embark on new beginnings and proudly step into their futures. Photo by Martin Hernandez

A student in line looking for their family in the crowed. — Capturing the joyous moments of achievement and celebration at the University of Illinois Chicago's Fall Commencement, where graduates embark on new beginnings and proudly step into their futures. Photo by Martin Hernandez

A student saluting the audience. — Capturing the joyous moments of achievement and celebration at the University of Illinois Chicago's Fall Commencement, where graduates embark on new beginnings and proudly step into their futures. Photo by Martin Hernandez

A pair of students smiling towards the audience smiling while making their way to the stage. — Capturing the joyous moments of achievement and celebration at the University of Illinois Chicago's Fall Commencement, where graduates embark on new beginnings and proudly step into their futures. Photo by Martin Hernandez

An audience guest taking a photo on their phone of a grad walking across the stage. — Capturing the joyous moments of achievement and celebration at the University of Illinois Chicago's Fall Commencement, where graduates embark on new beginnings and proudly step into their futures. Photo by Martin Hernandez

A student walking down the stage shaking hands. — Capturing the joyous moments of achievement and celebration at the University of Illinois Chicago's Fall Commencement, where graduates embark on new beginnings and proudly step into their futures. Photo by Martin Hernandez

Capturing the joyous moments of achievement and celebration at the University of Illinois Chicago's Fall Commencement, where graduates embark on new beginnings and proudly step into their futures. — UIC Commencement, Dec. 9, 2023. UIC Creative and Digital Services

A students family member standing in the audience while holding flowers. — Capturing the joyous moments of achievement and celebration at the University of Illinois Chicago's Fall Commencement, where graduates embark on new beginnings and proudly step into their futures. Photo by Martin Hernandez

End of commencement with all the students standing. — Capturing the joyous moments of achievement and celebration at the University of Illinois Chicago's Fall Commencement, where graduates embark on new beginnings and proudly step into their futures. Photo by Martin Hernandez

End of commencement with all the students seated. — Capturing the joyous moments of achievement and celebration at the University of Illinois Chicago's Fall Commencement, where graduates embark on new beginnings and proudly step into their futures. Photo by Martin Hernandez

End of commencement with all the students seated. — Capturing the joyous moments of achievement and celebration at the University of Illinois Chicago's Fall Commencement, where graduates embark on new beginnings and proudly step into their futures. Photo by Martin Hernandez

Commencement ending with everyone seated. — Capturing the joyous moments of achievement and celebration at the University of Illinois Chicago's Fall Commencement, where graduates embark on new beginnings and proudly step into their futures. Photo by Martin Hernandez

Capturing the joyous moments of achievement and celebration at the University of Illinois Chicago's Fall Commencement, where graduates embark on new beginnings and proudly step into their futures. — UIC Commencement, Dec. 9, 2023. UIC Creative and Digital Services

Capturing the joyous moments of achievement and celebration at the University of Illinois Chicago's Fall Commencement, where graduates embark on new beginnings and proudly step into their futures. — UIC Commencement, Dec. 9, 2023. UIC Creative and Digital Services

Capturing the joyous moments of achievement and celebration at the University of Illinois Chicago's Fall Commencement, where graduates embark on new beginnings and proudly step into their futures. — UIC Commencement, Dec. 9, 2023. UIC Creative and Digital Services

Capturing the joyous moments of achievement and celebration at the University of Illinois Chicago's Fall Commencement, where graduates embark on new beginnings and proudly step into their futures. — UIC Commencement, Dec. 9, 2023. UIC Creative and Digital Services

Capturing the joyous moments of achievement and celebration at the University of Illinois Chicago's Fall Commencement, where graduates embark on new beginnings and proudly step into their futures. — UIC Commencement, Dec. 9, 2023. UIC Creative and Digital Services

Capturing the joyous moments of achievement and celebration at the University of Illinois Chicago's Fall Commencement, where graduates embark on new beginnings and proudly step into their futures. — UIC Commencement, Dec. 9, 2023. UIC Creative and Digital Services

Capturing the joyous moments of achievement and celebration at the University of Illinois Chicago's Fall Commencement, where graduates embark on new beginnings and proudly step into their futures. — UIC Commencement, Dec. 9, 2023. UIC Creative and Digital Services

Capturing the joyous moments of achievement and celebration at the University of Illinois Chicago's Fall Commencement, where graduates embark on new beginnings and proudly step into their futures. — UIC Commencement, Dec. 9, 2023. UIC Creative and Digital Services

Capturing the joyous moments of achievement and celebration at the University of Illinois Chicago's Fall Commencement, where graduates embark on new beginnings and proudly step into their futures. — UIC Commencement, Dec. 9, 2023. UIC Creative and Digital Services

Capturing the joyous moments of achievement and celebration at the University of Illinois Chicago's Fall Commencement, where graduates embark on new beginnings and proudly step into their futures. — UIC Commencement, Dec. 9, 2023. UIC Creative and Digital Services

Capturing the joyous moments of achievement and celebration at the University of Illinois Chicago's Fall Commencement, where graduates embark on new beginnings and proudly step into their futures. — UIC Commencement, Dec. 9, 2023. UIC Creative and Digital Services

Capturing the joyous moments of achievement and celebration at the University of Illinois Chicago's Fall Commencement, where graduates embark on new beginnings and proudly step into their futures. — UIC Commencement, Dec. 9, 2023. UIC Creative and Digital Services

Capturing the joyous moments of achievement and celebration at the University of Illinois Chicago's Fall Commencement, where graduates embark on new beginnings and proudly step into their futures. — UIC Commencement, Dec. 9, 2023. UIC Creative and Digital Services

Capturing the joyous moments of achievement and celebration at the University of Illinois Chicago's Fall Commencement, where graduates embark on new beginnings and proudly step into their futures. — UIC Commencement, Dec. 9, 2023. UIC Creative and Digital Services

Capturing the joyous moments of achievement and celebration at the University of Illinois Chicago's Fall Commencement, where graduates embark on new beginnings and proudly step into their futures. — UIC Commencement, Dec. 9, 2023. UIC Creative and Digital Services

Capturing the joyous moments of achievement and celebration at the University of Illinois Chicago's Fall Commencement, where graduates embark on new beginnings and proudly step into their futures. — UIC Commencement, Dec. 9, 2023. UIC Creative and Digital Services

Capturing the joyous moments of achievement and celebration at the University of Illinois Chicago's Fall Commencement, where graduates embark on new beginnings and proudly step into their futures. — UIC Commencement, Dec. 9, 2023. UIC Creative and Digital Services

Capturing the joyous moments of achievement and celebration at the University of Illinois Chicago's Fall Commencement, where graduates embark on new beginnings and proudly step into their futures. — UIC Commencement, Dec. 9, 2023. UIC Creative and Digital Services

Capturing the joyous moments of achievement and celebration at the University of Illinois Chicago's Fall Commencement, where graduates embark on new beginnings and proudly step into their futures. — UIC Commencement, Dec. 9, 2023. UIC Creative and Digital Services

Capturing the joyous moments of achievement and celebration at the University of Illinois Chicago's Fall Commencement, where graduates embark on new beginnings and proudly step into their futures. — UIC Commencement, Dec. 9, 2023. UIC Creative and Digital Services

Capturing the joyous moments of achievement and celebration at the University of Illinois Chicago's Fall Commencement, where graduates embark on new beginnings and proudly step into their futures. — UIC Commencement, Dec. 9, 2023. UIC Creative and Digital Services

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