Graduates sing during undergraduate commencement May 9, 2026, at Memorial Stadium in Bloomington. They followed a tradition of swaying while holding each other. A graduate's decorated cap is seen during undergraduate commencement May 9, 2026, at Memorial Stadium in Bloomington. The cap referenced Indiana football head coach Curt Cignetti. A graduate records herself during undergraduate commencement May 9, 2026, at Memorial Stadium in Bloomington. The graduates were about to move their tassels from right to left. Two graduates hold up their diploma covers during undergraduate commencement May 9, 2026, at Memorial Stadium in Bloomington. Graduates were told their diplomas will be mailed to them in a few weeks' time. A graduate is lifted into the air during undergraduate commencement May 9, 2026, at Memorial Stadium in Bloomington. Students became rowdier at the end of commencement. A graduate wipes tears during undergraduate commencement May 9, 2026, at Memorial Stadium in Bloomington. The event left many attendees emotional.
PHOTOS: Undergrad commencement turns students to alumni
Indiana University president Pamela Whitten speaks during undergraduate commencement May 9, 2026, at Memorial Stadium in Bloomington. Whitten was welcomed with a mixed reaction from the crowd.
A graduate is lifted into the air during undergraduate commencement May 9, 2026, at Memorial Stadium in Bloomington. Commencement ended around 9 p.m.
A graduate runs for a hug during undergraduate commencement May 9, 2026, at Memorial Stadium in Bloomington. Graduates celebrated with their friends.
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