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Douglas A. Girod, M.D., executive vice chancellor of the University of Kansas Medical Center, left, and KU Chancellor Bernadette Gray-Little react to chants from the graduates asking Gray-Little to stay one more year. Gray-Little has announced she is stepping down this summer. The two participated in the KU commencement ceremonies Sunday, May 14, 2017 on the KU campus.

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Kansas basketball player Frank Mason III, coach Bill Self and former KU basketball player Drew Gooden gather before University of Kansas commencement ceremonies Sunday, May 14, 2017 on the KU campus. Gooden, who came back to graduate Sunday after completing his degree, was NABC Player of the Year in 2002 at KU; Mason was the 2017 National Player of the Year.

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University of Kansas graduates from the School of Pharmacy release KU balloons to celebrate during commencement ceremonies Sunday, May 14, 2017 on the KU campus.

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A University of Kansas graduate jumps to click his heels during commencement ceremonies Sunday, May 14, 2017 on the KU campus.

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University of Kansas graduates, from left, Paige Cook, Merriam; Samantha Harms, Lansing; and Dan Stuart, Coalville, Iowa, pop the corks to celebrate during commencement ceremonies Sunday, May 14, 2017 on the KU campus.

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A University of Kansas graduate walks into Memorial Stadium with her dog, also wearing a black gown, during commencement ceremonies Sunday, May 14, 2017 on the KU campus.

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A group of University of Kansas graduates sing the Alma Mater as they enter Memorial Stadium during commencement ceremonies Sunday, May 14, 2017 on the KU campus.

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A University of Kansas graduate wears a jester's hat during commencement ceremonies Sunday, May 14, 2017 on the KU campus.

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Family and friends watch University of Kansas graduates celebrate during commencement ceremonies Sunday, May 14, 2017 on the KU campus.

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University of Kansas graduates in the School of Medicine uncork champagne to celebrate during commencement ceremonies Sunday, May 14, 2017 on the KU campus.

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A group of KU Pharmacy students gather at the Jayhawk sculpture outside Strong Hall for a photograph before commencement ceremonies Sunday, May 14, 2017 on the KU campus.

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A decorated Rock Chalk cap is surrounded by other decorated caps during the University of Kansas commencement ceremonies Sunday, May 14, 2017 on the KU campus.

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University of Kansas graduates take photographs of each other during commencement ceremonies Sunday, May 14, 2017 on the KU campus.

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University of Kansas graduates proceed down the Campanile hill past family and friends and celebrate during commencement ceremonies Sunday, May 14, 2017 on the KU campus.

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Members of the Zeta Phi Beta sorority dance into Memorial Stadium during University of Kansas commencement ceremonies Sunday, May 14, 2017 on the KU campus.

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A University of Kansas graduate waves to family and friends inside Memorial Stadium during commencement ceremonies Sunday, May 14, 2017 on the KU campus.

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Frank Mason III, left, and Dwight Coleby enter Memorial Stadium during commencement ceremonies Sunday, May 14, 2017 on the KU campus.