University of Connecticut Holds Commencement Exercises

STORRS, Conn. (May 11, 2008) – The University of Connecticut held its 2008 Commencement Exercises this past weekend on Sunday, May 11 for undergraduate students. Here is a look at the day from the perspective of student-athletes.

Olga Solovyova of the women's rowing team dons her cap and gown for graduation.

Some of the senior student-athletes from the football team who graduated on Sunday pose by the Husky dog statue.

Members of the men's and women's swimming and diving team pose around the Husky dog statue.

Women's basketball graduates Brittany Hunter, Ketia Swanier and Mel Thomas join head coach Geno Auriemma.

The senior members of the women's soccer team celebrate graduation.

Former women's basketball All-American and Olympian Rebecca Lobo was the speaker at the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences ceremony.

Basil Campbell of the men's track and field team receives his degree.

Ketia Swanier and Charde Houston of the women's basketball team proudly display their diplomas.

Nikki Cross, Sarah MacIsaac and Karyn Riviere of the women's soccer team were among the graduates.

Volleyball student-athletes Sade Chambers, Gina Heiderman and Julie Pickard celebrate graduation.