Photos: Meet the DDEEA graduating class of 2019

The Division of Diversity, Equity & Educational Achievement held its annual Graduation Recognition Ceremony on Friday, May 10, 2019, at the Memorial Union. The event was a chance for family, friends and university staff to come together to celebrate the accomplishments of the graduating seniors in the division’s scholarship and service programs — many of whom are the first in their families to graduate from college.

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Center for Educational Opportunity

Thirty-three graduating seniors from the Center for Educational Opportunity pose in their graduation robes and caps with white stoles draped over their shoulders.
The Center for Educational Opportunity graduating class of 2019. Photo by ANDY MANIS

Chancellor’s Scholars Program

Twenty-eight graduating seniors from the Chancellor's Scholarship Program pose in their graduation robes and caps with round, gold medallions hanging around their necks.
The Chancellor’s Scholars graduating class of 2019. Photo by ANDY MANIS

First Wave Program

Nine graduating seniors and one staff member from the First Wave program pose in their graduation robes and caps with red stoles draped over their shoulders.
The First Wave graduating class of 2019, including program outreach coordinator Gia Euler-Plath (bottom right). Photo by ANDY MANIS

Posse Program

Thirteen graduating seniors from the Posse program pose in their graduation robes and caps with yellow stoles draped over their shoulders.
The Posse graduating class of 2019. Photo by ANDY MANIS

Powers-Knapp Scholars Program

Nineteen graduating seniors from the Powers-Knapp Scholars program pose in their graduation robes and caps with round, gold medallions hanging around their necks
The Powers-Knapp Scholars graduating class of 2019. Photo by ANDY MANIS

Precollege Enrichment Opportunity Program for Learning Excellence (PEOPLE)

Twenty-six graduating seniors from the PEOPLE program pose in their graduation robes and caps with white stoles draped over their shoulders.
The Precollege Enrichment Opportunity Program for Learning Excellence (PEOPLE) graduating class of 2019. Photo by ANDY MANIS