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Members of the Alpha Kappa Lambda Fraternity celebrated graduation on Sunday, May 15, 2016 in Memorial Stadium.

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Big Jay is dressed in graduation regalia during KU's commencement on Sunday, May 15, 2016.

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From left, Brian McClendon received a Doctor of Science for outstanding contributions to fields of electrical engineering and computer science from Chancellor Bernadette Gray-Little during KU's 144th graduation on Sunday, May 15, 2016.

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From left, KU cheerleaders Marisa Morris and Carolyn Kipp celebrated in style on Sunday, May 15, 2016 in Memorial Stadium.

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KU graduate Danica Hoose, of Parsons, sported a Sunflower cap during graduation on Sunday, May 15, 2016 in Memorial Stadium.

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Kansas University faculty proceed at the school's 144th graduation on Sunday, May 15, 2016 in Memorial Stadium.

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Family and friends of Dr. Alicia Rose let her know they were in attendance for her graduation on Sunday, May 15, 2016, in Memorial Stadium.

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It was the 144th graduation as Kansas University celebrated 150 years of tradition on Sunday, May 15, 2016 in Memorial Stadium.

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Kansas University celebrated 150 years of tradition on Sunday, May 15, 2016 in Memorial Stadium.

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A KU graduate channeled Spongebob Squarepants, making the proclamation "I'm ready!" at graduation on Sunday, May 15, 2016.

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A KU graduate stuck a few feathers in his cap, paying homage to the Jayhawk, at the ceremony on Sunday, May 15, 2016.

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This KU graduate bids "Au revoir" to the university at the ceremony on Sunday, May 15, 2016.

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Kansas University graduate Jake Nelson, of Hays, poses for a picture with Big Jay during graduation festivities on Sunday, May 15, 2016, in Memorial Stadium.

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Kansas University graduate Kami Wisdom, of Lawrence, shows off a KU men's basketball jersey she was wearing underneath her gown during graduation on Sunday, May 15, 2016, in Memorial Stadium.

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Kansas University graduate Kendra Karlin, of Victoria, shows off her "grad" glasses Sunday, May 15, 2016, in Memorial Stadium.

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Kansas University Chancellor Bernadette Gray-Little leads part of the procession during KU's 144th commencement ceremony Sunday, May 15, 2016, in Memorial Stadium.

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Hundreds of Kansas University graduates walk down Campanile hill toward Memorial Stadium for the commencement ceremony Sunday.

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A plane flies over Memorial Stadium during Kansas University's 144th commencement ceremony Sunday.

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Kansas University School of Medicine graduates spray champagne during the 144th KU commencement ceremony Sunday in Memorial Stadium.