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UA Celebrates Spring 2022 Commencement

May 9, 2022 Written by Caroline Gazzara-McKenzie 1 min read
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UA President Dr. Stuart R. Bell speaks to students at commencement.
The University of Alabama hosted eight commencement ceremonies over the weekend of May 6-7.
Graduates in cap and gown sit in chairs in the foreground. In the background, hundreds of family members sit in the stadium stands.
More than 5,000 candidates attended the ceremonies.
Fred Grey, right, received an Honorary Doctor of Laws Degree.
The University of Alabama presented civil rights pioneer and attorney Fred David Gray with an Honorary Doctor of Laws Degree during the School of Law commencement ceremony May 8. Photo by Lynn Cummings Photography.
Two students pose for cameras.
More than 30 countries and all 50 states were represented at the commencement ceremonies.
Three students are walking after receiving their diploma holders.
The class of 2022 had an average GPA of 3.503.
Three female students pose together for the camera.
There were 465 candidates who had multiple majors. More than 2,300 applicants also declared a minor.
A Black male student gives a thumbs up as he walks past cameras.
Students were all smiles over the weekend.
Graduation caps are shown.
Student caps were adorned with different sayings to capture the joy and pride of the occasion.