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Congratulations Graduates

Class of 2021

By UIC Creative & Digital Services

May 7^th, 2021

They adapted, they shifted their perspective, and they succeeded. After a year like no other, the UIC Class of 2021 has proven resiliency and triumph after enduring over a year of virtual learning. For this year's graduating class, we have captured portraits of proud seniors and graduate students who have endured a variety of obstacles while achieving their goals in the midst of a global pandemic.

Srihari Katti. Liautaud Graduate School of Business.

Shraddha Shetty

Skyler Imhoff

Iwona Goscinski

Damian Samsonowicz. Historian/Social Chair, CSI/UIC Forensics.

From their first day on campus, students have been learning, growing and exploring through their classes, extracurricular activities, and internships. Students’ contributions during their time at UIC has helped the university become a more innovative, inclusive, and exceptional community.

Congratulations Graduates

Congratulations Graduates

Congratulations Graduates

Congratulations Graduates

Sushma Guntupalli. Electrical and Computer Engineering.

Damian Samsonowicz. Historian/Social Chair, CSI/UIC Forensics.

Aaliayah Romer, Bachelor of Arts in Public Policy. 2020-2021 Urban Public Policy Fellow.

Iwona Goscinski

Skyler Imhoff

Onyinye Udeogu, President of UIC Speech Team. Peer Mentor, Campus Housing. Neuroscience Major, Pre-Med.

Skyler Imhoff, Iwona Goscinski, and Shraddha Shetty

Onyinye Udeogu with family on campus.

Onyinye Udeogu and Damian Samsonowicz on campus.

Sameera Pendyala (center). Srihari Katti (right), and Sushma Guntupalli (left).

Shraddha Shetty celebrates with a friend

Sushma Guntupalli (left), Srihari Katti (center), and Sameera Pendyala (right).

Skyler Imhoff and Iwona Goscinski

Congratulations Graduates

Congratulations Graduates

Congratulations Graduates

Congratulations Graduates

Congratulations Graduates

Congratulations Graduates

Congratulations Graduates

Congratulations Graduates

Congratulations Graduates

Congratulations Graduates

Congratulations Graduates

Congratulations Graduates

We’re so proud of everything students have accomplished, and we can’t wait to see the impact they will have on the world. Congrats to the Class of 2021!

Congratulations Graduates

Congratulations Graduates

Congratulations Graduates

Congratulations Graduates

Although we must be separated at this moment of celebration, the Class of 2021 will be honored at virtual commencement ceremonies on May 7 & 8, as well as through additional in-person experiences May 7-9.

For details, visit:

commencement.uic.edu

Footnotes

Story: Emma Vodick // Photos: Adam Biba, Kenneth Rhem, Rosario Zavala, Mike Fan // Video: Jeff Warner, Winny Lucas // Creative Direction: Wayne Odle

FootNotes

Story: Emma Vodick // Photos: Adam Biba, Kenneth Rhem, Rosario Zavala, Mike Fan // Video: Jeff Warner, Winny Lucas // Creative Direction: Wayne Odle

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