Caps, gowns and glory: Celebrating UTC’s fall 2024 commencement in photos

December 14, 2024Photo gallery by Angela Foster; video by Mike Andrews, Sam Blevins and Charles Kemp

Graduate School Commencement (Friday, Dec. 13)

The graduation stage. A man speaks at the wooden podium, college deans stand behind him. A banner with different images of UTC buildings hangs behind them. The following text reads: "The University of Tennessee: Chattanooga".

Graduate school graduation, Friday, Dec. 13, 2024 in McKenzie Arena

Two graduates wearing navy caps and gowns smile together as they hold flowers after the ceremony.

Graduate school graduation, Friday, Dec. 13, 2024 in McKenzie Arena

A graduate receives her hood from two platform party members during the ceremony.

Graduate school graduation, Friday, Dec. 13, 2024 in McKenzie Arena

A UTC graduate wearing a navy cap and gown smiles and waves during the ceremony.

Graduate school graduation, Friday, Dec. 13, 2024 in McKenzie Arena

A graduate wearing a navy cap and gown and a green and blue stole shows off a peace sign during the ceremony.

Graduate school graduation, Friday, Dec. 13, 2024 in McKenzie Arena

A graduate wearing a navy cap and gown smiles as she holds a toddler after the ceremony.

Graduate school graduation, Friday, Dec. 13, 2024 in McKenzie Arena

Chancellor Steve Angle wears black and blue dress robes as he shakes hands with a graduate during the ceremony.

Graduate school graduation, Friday, Dec. 13, 2024 in McKenzie Arena

A UTC graduate wearing a navy cap and gown smiles and waves during the ceremony.

Graduate school graduation, Friday, Dec. 13, 2024 in McKenzie Arena

A graduate wearing a navy cap and gown holds a bouquet of colorful flowers as she smiles with her family after the ceremony.

Graduate school graduation, Friday, Dec. 13, 2024 in McKenzie Arena

A graduate receives her hood from two platform party members during the ceremony.

Graduate school graduation, Friday, Dec. 13, 2024 in McKenzie Arena

A graduate in a navy cap and gown hugs a member of the platform party during the ceremony.

Graduate school graduation, Friday, Dec. 13, 2024 in McKenzie Arena

A graduate wearing a navy cap and gown smiles and claps as she looks over her shoulder.

Graduate school graduation, Friday, Dec. 13, 2024 in McKenzie Arena

Chancellor Steve Angle shakes hands with a graduate during the ceremony.

Graduate school graduation, Friday, Dec. 13, 2024 in McKenzie Arena

A UTC graduate wearing a navy cap and gown and gold stole smiles and waves during the ceremony.

Graduate school graduation, Friday, Dec. 13, 2024 in McKenzie Arena

A graduate wearing a navy cap and gown smiles as he walks back to his seat during the ceremony.

Graduate school graduation, Friday, Dec. 13, 2024 in McKenzie Arena

A graduate wearing a navy cap and gown and gold stole shakes hands with Chancellor Steve Angle during the ceremony.

Graduate school graduation, Friday, Dec. 13, 2024 in McKenzie Arena

A graduate wearing a navy cap and gown smiles as she holds a bouquet of blue and yellow flowers after the ceremony.

Graduate school graduation, Friday, Dec. 13, 2024 in McKenzie Arena

A graduate receives her hood from two platform party members during the ceremony.

Graduate school graduation, Friday, Dec. 13, 2024 in McKenzie Arena

A graduate receives her hood from two platform party members during the ceremony.

Graduate school graduation, Friday, Dec. 13, 2024 in McKenzie Arena

A graduate wearing a navy cap and gown smiles and claps during the ceremony.

Graduate school graduation, Friday, Dec. 13, 2024 in McKenzie Arena

A graduate wearing a navy cap and gown and gold stole shakes hands with Chancellor Steve Angle during the ceremony.

Graduate school graduation, Friday, Dec. 13, 2024 in McKenzie Arena

Three graduates wearing navy cap and gowns smile and celebrate after the ceremony.

Graduate school graduation, Friday, Dec. 13, 2024 in McKenzie Arena

Graduates in navy caps and gowns smile during the ceremony.

Graduate school graduation, Friday, Dec. 13, 2024 in McKenzie Arena

A graduate wearing a navy robe and black mortarboard smiles and shows off two thumbs ups during the ceremony.

Graduate school graduation, Friday, Dec. 13, 2024 in McKenzie Arena

A graduate wearing a navy cap and gown and a red, white, and black stole smiles during the ceremony.

Graduate school graduation, Friday, Dec. 13, 2024 in McKenzie Arena

A graduate wearing a navy cap and gown smiles as he walks back to his seat.

Graduate school graduation, Friday, Dec. 13, 2024 in McKenzie Arena

Audience members clap and cheer during the ceremony.

Graduate school graduation, Friday, Dec. 13, 2024 in McKenzie Arena

Graduates wearing navy caps and gowns smile as they stand during the ceremony.

Graduate school graduation, Friday, Dec. 13, 2024 in McKenzie Arena

A graduate wearing a navy cap and gown holds their phone up to get a selfie with the graduating class.

Graduate school graduation, Friday, Dec. 13, 2024 in McKenzie Arena

A graduate in a navy cap and gown hugs a member of the platform party during the ceremony.

Graduate school graduation, Friday, Dec. 13, 2024 in McKenzie Arena

Two graduates hug each other after the ceremony.

Graduate school graduation, Friday, Dec. 13, 2024 in McKenzie Arena

A UTC graduate smiles with a professor after the graduation ceremony.

Graduate school graduation, Friday, Dec. 13, 2024 in McKenzie Arena

A graduate wearing a navy graduation cap and gown smiles during the ceremony.

Graduate school graduation, Friday, Dec. 13, 2024 in McKenzie Arena

Two graduates wearing navy caps and gowns smile together after the ceremony.

Graduate school graduation, Friday, Dec. 13, 2024 in McKenzie Arena

Two graduates wearing navy caps and gowns smile together after the ceremony.

Graduate school graduation, Friday, Dec. 13, 2024 in McKenzie Arena

A graduate wearing a navy cap and gown smiles as she waves at the audience.

Graduate school graduation, Friday, Dec. 13, 2024 in McKenzie Arena

A graduate wearing a black gown and mortarboard smiles as he sits during the commencement ceremony.

Graduate school graduation, Friday, Dec. 13, 2024 in McKenzie Arena

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Undergraduate Commencement (Saturday, Dec. 14)

An aerial view of the graduating class.

University of Tennessee at Chattanooga students participate in the undergraduate school graduation, Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024 in McKenzie Arena

A graduate wearing a navy cap and gown sits as she lifts her hand during the ceremony.

University of Tennessee at Chattanooga students participate in the undergraduate school graduation, Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024 in McKenzie Arena

Two graduates wearing navy caps and gowns and multi-colored stoles smile and wave up at the audience.

University of Tennessee at Chattanooga students participate in the undergraduate school graduation, Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024 in McKenzie Arena

A graduate talks on the phone as he walks down the stairs of McKenzie Arena.

University of Tennessee at Chattanooga students participate in the undergraduate school graduation, Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024 in McKenzie Arena

A graduate wearing a navy cap and gown and gold stole returns to his seat. The following text on his stole reads: "Student Athlete".

University of Tennessee at Chattanooga students participate in the undergraduate school graduation, Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024 in McKenzie Arena

An aerial view of the graduating class.

University of Tennessee at Chattanooga students participate in the undergraduate school graduation, Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024 in McKenzie Arena

A graduate wearing a navy cap and gown and white stole smiles as he raises his hand towards the audience.

University of Tennessee at Chattanooga students participate in the undergraduate school graduation, Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024 in McKenzie Arena

Two graduates wearing navy caps and gowns sit and applaud during the ceremony.

University of Tennessee at Chattanooga students participate in the undergraduate school graduation, Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024 in McKenzie Arena

A UTC graduate wearing a navy cap and gown smiles with a family member as she holds a stuffed animal and bouquet of flowers.

University of Tennessee at Chattanooga students participate in the undergraduate school graduation, Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024 in McKenzie Arena

A graduate wearing a navy cap and gown celebrates as she walks back to her seat during the ceremony.

University of Tennessee at Chattanooga student Sherreda Peggs cheers as she walks back to her seat during the undergraduate graduation ceremony on Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024 in McKenzie Arena

A graduate in a navy cap and gown smiles during the ceremony.

Liomar Mercedes-Sosa sits Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024 during the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga undergraduate commencement ceremony in McKenzie Arena.

Graduates stand and hold up their hands and degrees in celebration.

University of Tennessee at Chattanooga students participate in the undergraduate school graduation, Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024 in McKenzie Arena

A close-up of a graduation cap lined with green and blue gemstones, green thread, and red and yellow gemstones scattered around the thread.

University of Tennessee at Chattanooga students participate in the undergraduate school graduation, Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024 in McKenzie Arena

A UTC graduate in a navy cap and gown cheers as he leaves the stage during the ceremony.

University of Tennessee at Chattanooga students participate in the undergraduate school graduation, Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024 in McKenzie Arena

A graduate wearing a navy cap and gown and a gold stole with the Power "C" celebrates as she walks back to her seat during the ceremony.

University of Tennessee at Chattanooga students participate in the undergraduate school graduation, Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024 in McKenzie Arena

A UTC graduate wears a navy graduation cap and gown as she smiles with her family after the ceremony.

University of Tennessee at Chattanooga students participate in the undergraduate school graduation, Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024 in McKenzie Arena

A graduate wearing a navy cap and gown and a white stole fist bumps another graduate as he walks back to his seat.

University of Tennessee at Chattanooga student Nathanael Jones greets a student on the way back to his seat Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024 during the undergraduate commencement ceremony in McKenzie Arena.

A close-up of a graduation cap decorated with moss, flowers, and leaves.

University of Tennessee at Chattanooga students participate in the undergraduate school graduation, Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024 in McKenzie Arena

A graduate wearing a navy cap and gown, a gold stole, and Scrappy mascot shoes smiles as he walks off stage. The text on his stole reads: "Student Athlete".

University of Tennessee at Chattanooga students participate in the undergraduate school graduation, Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024 in McKenzie Arena

A graduate wearing a navy cap and gown and a gold stole smiles and waves during the ceremony. The following text on the stole reads: "Nursing".

University of Tennessee at Chattanooga students participate in the undergraduate school graduation, Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024 in McKenzie Arena

A UTC graduate shakes hands with Steve Angle during the commencement ceremony.

University of Tennessee at Chattanooga students participate in the undergraduate school graduation, Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024 in McKenzie Arena

A graduate wearing a navy cap and gown smiles as she holds her phone during the ceremony. Rows of seated graduates are visible in the background.

University of Tennessee at Chattanooga students participate in the undergraduate school graduation, Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024 in McKenzie Arena

A man in a black cap and dress robe speaks into a microphone as he rests against a wooden podium with a Power "C" on the front. The following text reads: "The University of Tennessee: Chattanooga".

University of Tennessee at Chattanooga students participate in the undergraduate school graduation, Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024 in McKenzie Arena

A close-up of a graduation cap lined with the alphabet, with student signatures and cut-outs of a pencil and apple.

University of Tennessee at Chattanooga students participate in the undergraduate school graduation, Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024 in McKenzie Arena

A graduate wearing a navy cap and gown smiles during the ceremony. Other seated graduates are visible behind her.

University of Tennessee at Chattanooga students participate in the undergraduate school graduation, Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024 in McKenzie Arena

A graduate smiles as she holds a bouquet of flowers after the ceremony.

University of Tennessee at Chattanooga students participate in the undergraduate school graduation, Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024 in McKenzie Arena

A close-up of a graduation cap decorated with a Power "C" in the center made of beads and pearls.

University of Tennessee at Chattanooga students participate in the undergraduate school graduation, Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024 in McKenzie Arena

A graduate wearing a navy cap and gown and a navy and gold stole smiles as he flashes two thumbs ups.

University of Tennessee at Chattanooga students participate in the undergraduate school graduation, Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024 in McKenzie Arena

A graduate wearing a navy cap and gown and a gold stole poses for a photograph with his family after the ceremony. The wording on his stole reads: "Racing Mocs".

University of Tennessee at Chattanooga students participate in the undergraduate school graduation, Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024 in McKenzie Arena

A graduate wearing a navy cap and gown and a white stole talks on their phone as they look at the audience.

University of Tennessee at Chattanooga students participate in the undergraduate school graduation, Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024 in McKenzie Arena

Sitting graduates applaud during the ceremony.

University of Tennessee at Chattanooga students participate in the undergraduate school graduation, Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024 in McKenzie Arena

A graduate wearing a navy cap and gown shakes the hand of a member of the platform party during the ceremony.

University of Tennessee at Chattanooga students participate in the undergraduate school graduation, Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024 in McKenzie Arena

An aerial view of the stage and the graduating class.

Ken Grubbs delivers the charge to graduates during the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga undergraduate graduation ceremony on Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024 in McKenzie Arena

An aerial view of the audience, graduating class, and stage.

University of Tennessee at Chattanooga students participate in the undergraduate school graduation, Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024 in McKenzie Arena

A close-up of a graduation cap decorated with flowers, gemstones, and pictures of the graduates' family and friends. The following text reads: "All that I am and hope to be, is because of the people who believed in me".

University of Tennessee at Chattanooga students participate in the undergraduate school graduation, Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024 in McKenzie Arena

A graduate wearing a navy cap and gown smiles as she sits with the graduating class.

University of Tennessee at Chattanooga students participate in the undergraduate school graduation, Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024 in McKenzie Arena

A graduate wearing a navy cap and gown shakes hands with Steve Angle during the ceremony.

University of Tennessee at Chattanooga students participate in the undergraduate school graduation, Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024 in McKenzie Arena

A graduate wearing a navy cap and gown smiles as she looks out at the audience.

University of Tennessee at Chattanooga students participate in the undergraduate school graduation, Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024 in McKenzie Arena

A graduate wearing a navy cap and gown celebrates as she walks back to her seat during the ceremony.

University of Tennessee at Chattanooga students participate in the undergraduate school graduation, Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024 in McKenzie Arena

A graduate wearing a navy cap and gown shakes the hand of a member of the platform party during the ceremony.

University of Tennessee at Chattanooga students participate in the undergraduate school graduation, Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024 in McKenzie Arena

Graduates smile as the walk down the aisle at the beginning of the ceremony.

University of Tennessee at Chattanooga students participate in the undergraduate school graduation, Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024 in McKenzie Arena

A close-up of a graduation cap decorated with cut-outs of pencils, scissors, and tape. The following text reads: "Ms. Austin".

University of Tennessee at Chattanooga students participate in the undergraduate school graduation, Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024 in McKenzie Arena

A graduate wearing a navy cap and gown smiles and raises his hand as he walks back to his seat.

University of Tennessee at Chattanooga students participate in the undergraduate school graduation, Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024 in McKenzie Arena

A graduate smiles and shows off her graduation cap decorated in flowers. The following text reads: "Who's Afraid of Little Old Me".

University of Tennessee at Chattanooga students participate in the undergraduate school graduation, Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024 in McKenzie Arena

A UTC graduate smiles as she looks out into the audience.

University of Tennessee at Chattanooga students participate in the undergraduate school graduation, Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024 in McKenzie Arena

A graduate wearing a navy cap and gown smiles and waves up at the audience.

University of Tennessee at Chattanooga students participate in the undergraduate school graduation, Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024 in McKenzie Arena

A graduate wearing a navy cap and gown shakes the hand of a member of the platform party during the ceremony.

University of Tennessee at Chattanooga students participate in the undergraduate school graduation, Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024 in McKenzie Arena

A graduate wearing a navy cap and gown and a black stole celebrates as they walk back to their seat during the ceremony.

University of Tennessee at Chattanooga students participate in the undergraduate school graduation, Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024 in McKenzie Arena

A graduate wearing a navy cap and gown shakes the hand of a member of the platform party during the ceremony.

University of Tennessee at Chattanooga student and Olympic gold medalist Olivia Reeves, left, shakes Chancellor Steven Angle’s hand during the undergraduate graduation ceremony on Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024 in McKenzie Arena

A graduate wearing a navy cap and gown smiles during the ceremony. Other seated graduates are visible behind him.

University of Tennessee at Chattanooga students participate in the undergraduate school graduation, Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024 in McKenzie Arena

A UTC graduate wears a navy graduation gown as she smiles with her family after the ceremony.

University of Tennessee at Chattanooga students participate in the undergraduate school graduation, Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024 in McKenzie Arena

A UTC graduate smiles as she sticks her hand up and waves at the audience.

University of Tennessee at Chattanooga students participate in the undergraduate school graduation, Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024 in McKenzie Arena

A graduate wearing a navy cap and gown and red flower dangle earrings smiles during the ceremony.

University of Tennessee at Chattanooga students participate in the undergraduate school graduation, Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024 in McKenzie Arena

A graduate in a navy gown smiles as they throw their hand up in celebration.

University of Tennessee at Chattanooga student Joshua Dressel celebrates on the way back to his seat Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024 during the undergraduate commencement ceremony in McKenzie Arena.

A close-up of a graduation cap decorated to look like a blue Santa hat lined in white fuzz and a white fuzz ball.

University of Tennessee at Chattanooga students participate in the undergraduate school graduation, Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024 in McKenzie Arena

A graduate wears his graduation cap as he poses for a photograph with a woman in a tan and black sweater after the ceremony.

University of Tennessee at Chattanooga students participate in the undergraduate school graduation, Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024 in McKenzie Arena

A graduate wearing a navy cap and gown shakes the hand of a member of the platform party during the ceremony.

University of Tennessee at Chattanooga students participate in the undergraduate school graduation, Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024 in McKenzie Arena

Two graduates wearing navy caps and gowns smile together after the ceremony.

University of Tennessee at Chattanooga students participate in the undergraduate school graduation, Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024 in McKenzie Arena

A UTC graduate smiles and waves out at the audience.

University of Tennessee at Chattanooga students participate in the undergraduate school graduation, Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024 in McKenzie Arena

A graduate wearing a navy gown and white stole raises their hands to their face as they celebrate.

University of Tennessee at Chattanooga students participate in the undergraduate school graduation, Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024 in McKenzie Arena

Two graduates wearing navy caps and gowns hug each other after the ceremony.

University of Tennessee at Chattanooga students participate in the undergraduate school graduation, Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024 in McKenzie Arena

A graduate wearing a navy cap and gown shakes the hand of a member of the platform party during the ceremony.

University of Tennessee at Chattanooga students participate in the undergraduate school graduation, Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024 in McKenzie Arena

A graduate wearing a navy cap and gown, a gold stole, and Scrappy mascot shoes smiles as he shows off the Power "C".

University of Tennessee at Chattanooga students participate in the undergraduate school graduation, Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024 in McKenzie Arena

A close-up of a graduation cap decorated with paw prints and three pictures of a dog. The following text reads: "Did it for my Dog".

A University of Tennessee at Chattanooga student wears a decorated cap Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024 during the undergraduate graduation ceremony in McKenzie Arena

A close-up of a graduation cap decorated with an apple made of gemstones and lines with paper cut-outs of crayons.

University of Tennessee at Chattanooga students participate in the undergraduate school graduation, Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024 in McKenzie Arena

A close-up of a graduation cap decorated in black sparkles, lined with crime scene tape, yellow flowers, and a yellow bow. The text on the bow reads: "Criminal Justice".

University of Tennessee at Chattanooga students participate in the undergraduate school graduation, Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024 in McKenzie Arena

A graduate wearing a navy cap and gown shakes the hand of a member of the platform party during the ceremony.

University of Tennessee at Chattanooga students participate in the undergraduate school graduation, Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024 in McKenzie Arena

A graduate wearing a navy cap and gown sits and smiles during the ceremony. Other seated graduates are visible in the background.

University of Tennessee at Chattanooga students participate in the undergraduate school graduation, Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024 in McKenzie Arena

A close-up of a gold decorated graduation cap with a cut-out of the graduate and a stethoscope. The following text reads: "Have I not commanded you? Do not be afraid? Do not be discouraged for the Lord, your God, will be with you wherever you go. Joshua 1:9".

University of Tennessee at Chattanooga students participate in the undergraduate school graduation, Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024 in McKenzie Arena

A UTC graduate smiles and waves out at the audience.

University of Tennessee at Chattanooga students participate in the undergraduate school graduation, Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024 in McKenzie Arena

The graduation stage. A man speaks at the wooden podium, college deans stand behind him. A banner with different images of UTC buildings hangs behind them. The following text reads: "The University of Tennessee: Chattanooga".

University of Tennessee at Chattanooga students participate in the undergraduate school graduation, Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024 in McKenzie Arena

A graduate wearing a white dress and navy cap and gown smiles as she raises her hand.

University of Tennessee at Chattanooga students participate in the undergraduate school graduation, Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024 in McKenzie Arena

A graduate wearing a navy cap and gown and white stole sits during the ceremony. Other seated graduates are visible in the background.

University of Tennessee at Chattanooga students participate in the undergraduate school graduation, Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024 in McKenzie Arena

A close-up of a graduation cap decorated with a castle and fireworks. The following text reads: "And she graduated, Happily Ever After".

University of Tennessee at Chattanooga students participate in the undergraduate school graduation, Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024 in McKenzie Arena

A graduate wearing a navy cap and gown and gold stole smiles and high fives another graduate on her way back to her seat.

University of Tennessee at Chattanooga students participate in the undergraduate school graduation, Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024 in McKenzie Arena

A graduate wearing a navy cap and gown and a gold stole smiles as he shows off the Power "C".

University of Tennessee at Chattanooga students participate in the undergraduate school graduation, Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024 in McKenzie Arena

Graduates sit on either side of the aisle, with the podium on stage centered. A man speaks at the podium while deans of the different colleges of UTC sit behind him.

University of Tennessee at Chattanooga students participate in the undergraduate school graduation, Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024 in McKenzie Arena

A graduate smiles as he holds a bouquet of flowers in one hand and cards and a stuffed animal in the other.

University of Tennessee at Chattanooga students participate in the undergraduate school graduation, Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024 in McKenzie Arena

A graduate holds a toddler as she poses with a group of friends for a photograph after the ceremony.

University of Tennessee at Chattanooga students participate in the undergraduate school graduation, Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024 in McKenzie Arena

An UTC graduate in a navy cap and gown moves their blue and gold tassel.

University of Tennessee at Chattanooga students participate in the undergraduate school graduation, Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024 in McKenzie Arena

Audience members celebrate and hold up their phones during the ceremony.

University of Tennessee at Chattanooga students participate in the undergraduate school graduation, Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024 in McKenzie Arena

A close-up of a gold decorated graduation cap lined with pearls and flowers. the following text reads: "Alha Mdulilah".

University of Tennessee at Chattanooga students participate in the undergraduate school graduation, Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024 in McKenzie Arena

A graduate wearing a navy cap and gown and a black stole with depictions of an American flag and a Dominican Republic flag clasps hands with another graduate.

University of Tennessee at Chattanooga students participate in the undergraduate school graduation, Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024 in McKenzie Arena

A graduate smiles as she holds a bouquet of flowers after the ceremony.

University of Tennessee at Chattanooga students participate in the undergraduate school graduation, Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024 in McKenzie Arena

A close-up of a white decorated graduation cap with flowers and a white bow. The following lettering reads: "BSN".

University of Tennessee at Chattanooga students participate in the undergraduate school graduation, Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024 in McKenzie Arena