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Photo Gallery: Fall 2023 Commencement Ceremonies

Sixteen undergraduate students in Dance Science, Performance Studies and Visualization earned their diplomas from the Texas A&M School of Performance, Visualization and Fine Arts on Dec. 14 at Reed Arena. Ten graduate students from the school were honored with their master’s degrees the following day. Congratulations to all of our Fall graduates!

A college student in a cap and gown with a maroon Texas A&M sash holds his diploma tube and smiles as he walks across the stage at a graduation ceremony.
Carlos Lopez earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Performance Studies on Dec. 14. Photo by Abbey Santoro/Texas A&M University Division of Marketing & Communications.
A graduating college student smiles as she sits among fellow students at a graduation ceremony.
Brianna Mendoza earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Dance Science on Dec. 14. Photo by Abbey Santoro/Texas A&M University Division of Marketing & Communications.
A college student walks the stage at a graduation ceremony, wearing a cap and gown and a maroon Texas A&M sash. He holds both hands up, one holding a diploma tube and the other making a peace sign.
John Taggart earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Visualization on Dec. 14. Photo by Abbey Santoro/Texas A&M University Division of Marketing & Communications.
A college student in a cap and gown at a graduation ceremony holds his diploma tube and smiles.
Cesar Joel Loya Jr. earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Visualization on Dec. 14.
A college student sits among her classmates at a graduation ceremony, smiling and clapping.
Melanie Gonzalez earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Visualization on Dec. 14. Photo by Abbey Santoro/Texas A&M University Division of Marketing & Communications.
The back view of a college student's graduation mortar board, which is decorated in black and silver with a "V" graphic.
Photo by Abbey Santoro/Texas A&M University Division of Marketing & Communications.
The back view of a graduating college student's mortar board, which is decorated with flowers and the words "Don't be afraid, dreams are everywhere."
Photo by Abbey Santoro/Texas A&M University Division of Marketing & Communications.
A college student in a cap and gown with a Texas A&M sash that says "First Generation" smiles as she walks across the stage at a graduation ceremony.
Ashlee Rodriquez earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Visualization on Dec. 14. Photo by Abbey Santoro/Texas A&M University Division of Marketing & Communications.
A university dean wearing a graduation robe speaks at a podium during a graduation ceremony.
Interim Dean Tim McLaughlin spoke during the commencement ceremony on Dec. 14. Photo by Abbey Santoro/Texas A&M University Division of Marketing & Communications.
A university dean and four graduating students in caps and gowns lock arms and sway during the "Aggie War Hymn" song at a graduation ceremony.
Photo by Abbey Santoro/Texas A&M University Division of Marketing & Communications.
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Alexia Williams earned Bachelor of Arts and Master of Arts degrees in Performance Studies after completing a joint-degree program. The commencement ceremony for graduate students was Dec. 15 at Reed Arena. Photo by Abbey Santoro/Texas A&M University Division of Marketing & Communications.
A student wearing a cap and gown with a purple sash and a maroon Texas A&M sash shakes the hand of the university official who just handed her a master's degree diploma tube at a graduation ceremony.
Anna Berry earned a Master of Science degree in Visualization on Dec. 15. Photo by Abbey Santoro/Texas A&M University Division of Marketing & Communications.
A student in a cap and gown and a purple sash receives a master's degree in a graduation ceremony.
Emily Legg earned a Master of Fine Arts degree in Visualization on Dec. 15. Photo by Abbey Santoro/Texas A&M University Division of Marketing & Communications.
A student wearing a cap and gown with a purple sash and a maroon Texas A&M sash shakes the hand of the university official who just handed her a master's degree diploma tube at a graduation ceremony.
Xingling Xu earned a Master of Science degree in Visualization on Dec. 15. Photo by Abbey Santoro/Texas A&M University Division of Marketing & Communications.
A student wearing a cap and gown with a purple sash and a maroon Texas A&M sash shakes the hand of the university official who just handed her a master's degree diploma tube at a graduation ceremony.
Shrimantee Roy earned a Master of Science degree in Visualization on Dec. 15. Photo by Abbey Santoro/Texas A&M University Division of Marketing & Communications.
A student wearing a cap and gown with a purple sash shakes the hand of the university official who just handed him a master's degree diploma tube at a graduation ceremony.
Samuel Falade earned a Master of Science degree in Visualization on Dec. 15. Photo by Abbey Santoro/Texas A&M University Division of Marketing & Communications.
A student wearing a cap and gown with a purple sash shakes the hand of the university official who just handed her a master's degree diploma tube at a graduation ceremony.
Varda Grover earned a Master of Science degree in Visualization on Dec. 15. Photo by Abbey Santoro/Texas A&M University Division of Marketing & Communications.
A student in a cap and gown and a maroon Texas A&M sash shakes the hand of the university official who handed her a master's degree diploma tube at a graduation ceremony.
Helena Rodriguez earned a Master of Fine Arts degree in Visualization on Dec. 15. Photo by Abbey Santoro/Texas A&M University Division of Marketing & Communications.

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