A look back at commencement

Posted on May 16, 2015

Originally Posted on The Daily Cougar via UWIRE

As the graduates of 2015 go on to bigger and better things, whether it be graduate school or a 9-to-5, let’s take a look back at the ceremony that is step one on that big journey.

More than 1,000 paper cranes lined the walls of the tunnels of TDECU Stadium. Legend says folding 1,000 cranes will grant you a wish. | Alvin Ng/The Cougar
The oldest UH grad, 78-year-old Christopher Gantela (standing), graduated with a Ph.D in geophysics.| Esteban Portillo/The Cougar
| Esteban Portillo/The Cougar
Graduates gathered on the field of TDECU Stadium for commencement. | Esteban Portillo/The Cougar
Matthew McConaughey gave a rousing speech to graduates. | Esteban Portillo/The Cougar
Fireworks went off at the end of the ceremony to honor graduates. | Esteban Portillo/The Cougar

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