About 1,500 graduates received degrees at ceremonies this past weekend
Monday, December 19, 2016
Written by: Justin Torner and Eema Siddiqui
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About 1,500 University of Iowa students received their degrees at fall 2016 commencement ceremonies Dec. 16–18.

The College of Education kicked things off with its Teacher Education Convocation on Dec. 16. Several ceremonies took place Dec. 17–18, including five at the UI’s newly opened Hancher Auditorium.

Take a look at the sights from commencement weekend in the photos above.

Want to relive the moment? Iowa Now has video recordings from the winter commencement ceremonies. Visit our previous commencement story for a full list.

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Professor of Urban and Regional Planning Charles Connerly takes a selfie at the University of Iowa Graduate College commencement ceremony on Dec. 16. About 250 UI students received their degrees at the ceremony.
John C. Keller, associate provost for graduate and professional education and Dean of the Graduate College, speaks at the Graduate College commencement on Dec. 16.
A student receives his degree at the University of Iowa Graduate College commencement ceremony on Dec. 16. About 250 students received their degrees at the ceremony.
A student receives her degree at the Graduate College commencement ceremony on Dec. 16. About 250 students received their degrees at the ceremony.
University of Iowa President Bruce Harreld makes closing remarks at the Graduate College commencement ceremony on Dec. 16.
Hancher Auditorium hosted the UI Graduate College commencement ceremony on Dec. 16. The newly-opened building hosted five ceremonies over the weekend.
A student poses for a photo before the UI Graduate College commencement ceremony on Dec. 16. About 250 students received degrees at the ceremony.
A student readies himself before the University of Iowa Graduate College commencement ceremony on Dec. 16. About 250 students received degrees at the ceremony.
A student makes her way down the stairs at Hancher Auditorium before the University of Iowa Graduate College ceremony on Dec. 16. About 250 students received degrees at the ceremony.
About 250 students received their degrees during the University of Iowa Graduate College commencement ceremony at Hancher Auditorium on Dec. 16.
A student poses for a photo during the University of Iowa College of Liberal Arts and Sciences and University College commencement ceremony on Dec. 17 at Carver-Hawkeye Arena. About 790 students received degrees during the ceremony.
Students pose for a photo during the University of Iowa College of Liberal Arts and Sciences and University College commencement ceremony on Dec. 17 at Carver-Hawkeye Arena. About 790 students received degrees during the ceremony.
University of Iowa Provost P. Barry Butler congratulates a student during the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences and University College commencement ceremony on Dec. 17 at Carver-Hawkeye Arena. About 790 students received degrees during the ceremony.
About 790 University of Iowa students received degrees during the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences and University College commencement ceremony on Dec. 17 at Carver-Hawkeye Arena.
A student poses for a photo with his diploma at the University of Iowa College of Liberal Arts and Sciences and University College commencement ceremony Dec. 17 at Carver-Hawkeye Arena. About 790 students received degrees during the ceremony.