Students gathered with their families and faculty members on Dec. 16, 2016 to celebrate their graduation from CMCI. The ceremony recognized more than 100 students who are graduating the Department of Communication and the journalism and mass communication program. The ceremony also included the first four students to graduate under the new degree requirements of the College of Media, Communication and Information, which officially opened its doors in Aug. 2015.

“What you've learned here has given you means to think, innovate and lead the world,” said Lori Bergen, founding dean of CMCI, as she addressed the students. “I hope you'll take pride and joy in your education. Yesterday, you were CMCI students. Today, you're CMCI alumni.”

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View photos from the recognition ceremony below:

Graduates line up for the ceremony.
The faculty procession enters.
Graduates take their seats.
The president of the CMCI Student Governing Board addresses the crowd.
Outstanding graduate, Leala King, delivers her address.
Alumnus, Chris Vanderveen, delivers the commencement address.
Graduates with distinction stand.
Leala King receives the outstanding graduate award.
Graduates wait to receive their degrees.
Graduates receive their degrees.
Graduates receive their degrees.
Families and students celebrate at the following reception.