A look back at some of the best photos from Spring 2022 Commencement

The TU Photographic Services team shares favorite moments captured during graduation

By Lauren Castellana, Alex Wright, Nick Sibol, Japhet Chukwuma & Kanji Takeno on May 31, 2022

Students hugging during commencement — (Alex Wright / Towson University)

Commencement is the biggest event on Towson University’s campus, with moments that will stay with students and their families for the rest of their lives.

Capturing those moments are the members of the Towson University Photographic Services team, who took thousands of photos showcasing thousands of TU’s newest graduates over the four ceremonies held during Commencement week.

With the dust, or in this case, the turf of Johnny Unitas® Stadium settled, we asked Director of Photographic Services Lauren Castellana '13 and her team to pick some of their favorite photos from the week.

“As photographers, one of our favorite events to shoot is Commencement,” Castellana says. “From the fun caps to the big hugs and the bigger smiles, getting to capture these special moments in our students’ lives make us proud to be at Towson University.”

Here are some of the best photos from the 2022 Spring Commencement ceremonies, featuring work from Assistant Director of Photographic Services Alexander Wright ’18, student photographers Nicholas Sibol ’23 and Japhet Chukwuma ’24, freelance photographer Sam Levitan and former Director of Photographic Services Kanji Takeno.

The Fisher College of Science & Mathematics and the College of Fine Arts & Communication

Graduates walking down SECU Arena steps — Photo by Nick Sibol

Student with a decorated cap and students taking pictures with faculty — Photos by Alex Wright

Student posing with Doc — Photo by Alex Wright

Students waving to the camera after graduating — Photos by Nick Sibol

Students smiling and taking selfies with faculty members — Photos by Alex Wright

Students sitting in Johnny Unitas Stadium for Commencement — Photo by Alex Wright

The Commencement Part on Stage and a Decorated Cap — Photos by Alex Wright

Doctoral Hooding Ceremony

Student holding their doctoral diploma — Photo by Sam Levitan

College of Health Professions and
College of Business & Economics

Student smiling during commencement — Photo by Kanji Takeno

Students posing with the commencement banner and the SECU Arena tiger — Photos by Alex Wright

A family cheering in the stands — Photo by Alex Wright

Students celebrating their graduation on the field — Photos by Kanji Takeno

The Towson University drumline — Photo by Alex Wright

A student holding up her degree in a crowd — Photo by Japhet Chukwuma

Doc fist bumping a kid in the crowd — Photo by Alex Wright

College of Liberal Arts and College of Education

Students sitting in the audience — Photo by Nick Sibol

The Commencement Stage Party — Photo by Alex Wright

Student celebrating graduation — Photos by Kanji Takeno

Student holding up their degree — Photo by Kanji Takeno

A student receiving their degree — Photo by Nick Sibol

Want More Photos?

For more from the Photographic Services team, follow them on Instagram. Highlights of all four ceremonies are also featured on Towson University’s Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and TikTok pages, and full photo galleries of each ceremony can be found on the Towson University Flickr page.

Photos can also be found on the Towson University Alumni Association's Facebook, Instagram and Flickr pages.