51ΑΤΖζ

Congratulations, graduates!

Two young men in black graduation robes with white stoles and gold cords pose and smile together in a crowded auditorium.
Keizan Sato, who double-majored in Japanese and computer engineering, and education major Blake Gribble pose for a photo. (51ΑΤΖζ Photo/Elora Hennessey)

It’s the most wonderful time of year at a university: Graduation!

51ΑΤΖζ doled out more than 1,500 degrees at fall graduation on Sunday, Dec. 21, 2025, collected by happy graduates under the proud watch of parents, family and friends.

Here’s a look at the festivities at the 51ΑΤΖζ Panther Arena, along with a look forward and a look back:

By John Schumacher, Marketing & Communications