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Graduation recognition events commemorate the accomplishments of graduating Redbirds and their families. These events provide an opportunity for graduates to also honor those who have helped them achieve their big milestones while also centering their cultural traditions and values. Each event recognizes the journeys, achievements, and successes of Redbird graduates, and is separate from the traditional commencement ceremonies.

Below are photos from events held this spring by Nuestros Logros, which honors Latinx graduates, and MAPS—which recognizes Middle Eastern, Asian, Pacific Islander, and Southeast Asian graduates—at the Multicultural Center and by Umoja, a celebration of Black graduates, at Hancock Stadium.

Two students posing side by side each other.
MAPS recognition event
Three people on stage dancing and singing.
Umoja: Celebration of Black Graduates recognition event
A group of students and graduates pose together.
Nuestros Logros recognition event
A person banging on the drums while smiling.
Umoja: Celebration of Black Graduates recognition event
Three students standing side by side each other while holding their diplomas.
MAPS recognition event
A person putting a graduation sash on a graduate on stage.
Umoja: Celebration of Black Graduates recognition event
A group of graduates standing and posing together.
Nuestros Logros recognition event
A group of graduates dancing on stage.
Umoja: Celebration of Black Graduates recognition event
A graduation cap that says "Colorin Colorado" in Spanish.
Nuestros Logros recognition event
A group of graduates dancing on stage.
Umoja: Celebration of Black Graduates recognition event
Two people standing side by side together as one person holds their diploma.
MAPS recognition event
A person dancing and singing on stage.
Umoja: Celebration of Black Graduates recognition event
A student standing with their family member on stage.
Nuestros Logros recognition event
A person dancing on stage.
Umoja: Celebration of Black Graduates recognition event
A student graduate posing with a baby and another person.
MAPS recognition event
Graduates sit with their family members.
Nuestros Logros recognition event
A person dancing on stage.
Umoja: Celebration of Black Graduates recognition event
A student posing.
MAPS recognition event
A graduate posing with three of their family members
Nuestros Logros recognition event
A graduate stands in the middle while two others pose with side by side.
MAPS recognition event
A graduate poses with their graduation sash.
Nuestros Logros recognition event
A person holding their diploma.
MAPS recognition event
Two people dancing together.
Nuestros Logros recognition event
A graduate posing while holding their diploma.
MAPS recognition event
A student posing with their diploma.
MAPS recognition event