PHOTO GALLERY: Students in the MU College of Engineering graduate in style

May 11, 2012 | 6:52 p.m. CDT

Students accepted their degrees Friday afternoon during the MU College of Engineering graduation ceremony at Hearnes Center. Five other colleges held commencements today, and eight schools will hold commencement ceremonies tomorrow.

Students and faculty stand for the Pledge of Allegiance during the MU College of Engineering graduation ceremony at Hearnes Center on Friday afternoon. | Parker Miles Blohm

Thomaz Desouza waits to be called to the stage with his Windows-themed mortar board during the MU College of Engineering graduation ceremony held at Hearnes Center on Friday afternoon. | Parker Miles Blohm

Elliott Rotert accepts his bachelor's of science in biological engineering degree during the MU College of Engineering graduation ceremony on Friday afternoon. | Parker Miles Blohm

Lorraine Stipek waits for graduating students to walk across the stage Friday afternoon during the MU College of Engineering graduation ceremony at Hearnes Center. | Parker Miles Blohm