Final Exercises 2019

The grads earned degrees from 10 UVA schools, plus the Data Science Institute. They heard remarks from outgoing dean of the School of Nursing Dorrie K. Fontaine, who discussed the elements and wisdom of a good exit strategy.

Students processed down the Lawn on Sunday during Final Exercises 2019. Take a look.

In the first of two Final Exercises ceremonies, graduates in the College and Graduate School of Arts & Sciences received their degrees Saturday, completing the traditional walk down the Lawn and celebrating with family and friends.

Students in the College of Arts & Science processed down the Lawn on Saturday during Final Exercises 2019. Take a look.

Volunteers collected more than 1,500 mylar balloons on the Lawn during Final Exercises to brighten young patients’ rooms and cut down on the environmental impact of balloons lost to the breeze.

Speaking to a packed John Paul Jones Arena, Williams, a Virginia Beach native, told the Class of 2019 “the only way to make life better for yourself is to make life better for others.”

UVA’s Class of 2019 and several University organizations on Friday honored community members during Valediction.

UVA graduates are filling their caps with favorite memories, symbols, quotes and photos as reminders of all that came before this triumphant graduation weekend – and all that lies ahead. See some of their designs.

Before Final Exercises this weekend, dive into a quarter-century of data on the degrees awarded at the University of Virginia.