The Newsroom - Class of 2021 Commencement May 8, 2021

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Class of 2021 Commencement

Saturday, May 08, 2021 UTRGV Spring 2021 Commencement in-person ceremonies concluded this weekend with more than 3,100 graduates earning degrees. This was the first time since the pandemic began that families and loved ones were able to attend in person to cheer on ...

family members of graduate holding face cutouts

Class of 2021 Commencement

Saturday, May 08, 2021 After the morning ceremony in Brownsville, a UTRGV graduate and her family celebrate her big day. (UTRGV Photo by David Pike)

Class of 2021 Commencement

Saturday, May 08, 2021 Dr. Ala Qubbaj, dean for the College of Engineering and Computer Science, looks on as one of his graduates walks off the stage during the Saturday morning ceremonies in Brownsville. (UTRGV Photo by David Pike)

Class of 2021 Commencement

Saturday, May 08, 2021 UTRGV graduates were happy that families and friends could attend in person to share and celebrate their major accomplishments. (UTRGV Photo by Paul Chouy)

Class of 2021 Commencement

Saturday, May 08, 2021 More than 3,100 graduates participated in two days of ceremonies split between the UTRGV Brownsville and Edinburg campuses. (UTRGV Photo by Paul Chouy)

Families and loved ones celebrating thier graduate's accomplishments

Class of 2021 Commencement

Saturday, May 08, 2021 Families and loved ones celebrated their UTRGV graduates on Friday morning at the UTRGV Edinburg Campus. (UTRGV Photo by Paul Chouy)

UTRGV graduates seated in chairs spaced six feet apart

Class of 2021 Commencement

Saturday, May 08, 2021 UTRGV graduates were seated in chairs spaced six feet apart as their families were able to watch them walk across the stage from the socially distanced sidelines where they sat in groups of four. (UTRGV Photo by Paul Chouy)

graduates wearing their cap and gowns and facial coverings

Class of 2021 Commencement

Saturday, May 08, 2021 UTRGV celebrated its Class of 2021 with in-person ceremonies that kicked off on Friday, May 7, at the Edinburg Campus. Commencement continued Saturday, May 8, at the Brownsville Campus. (UTRGV Photo by Paul Chouy)