Thousands of graduates celebrate degrees at UC
Cincinnati Enquirer shares photos from UC's record spring commencement
The Cincinnati Enquirer shared a photo gallery of commencement for the University of Cincinnati's largest-ever spring class.
UC celebrated both the most graduates and most degrees awarded during its spring commencement, which returned to Nippert Stadium for the first time since 2021.
UC conferred 7,637 degrees upon 7,503 graduates in three ceremonies over two days, according to preliminary figures from the Office of Institutional Research. Some graduates earn multiple degrees.
Check out the Enquirer's photo gallery or see more commencement photos in UC News.
Featured image at top: UC celebrated commencement at Nippert Stadium for the first time since 2021. Photo/Andrew Higley/UC Marketing + Brand
UC recognized its largest-ever spring graduating class during commencement at Nippert Stadium. Photo/Kallista Edwards/UC Marketing + Brand
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