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What does University of the Philippines Diliman (UP Diliman, UP) stand for?

The University of the Philippines (UP) is a state university system, founded in 1908. It was established to provide advanced education in Science and Arts, Philosophy, Literature, and Technical training for Filipino students under the Act No. 1870 of the first Philippine Legislature. It has eight constituent universities (Diliman, Los Baños, Manila, Visayas, Open University, Mindanao, Baguio, and Cebu). Aside from the universities, UP has also expanded and added new programs to cater the basic education with UP Integrated School.

University of the Philippines offers a wide array of programs in different fields for undergraduate, graduate, diploma, and certificate courses. The Commission on Higher Education (CHEd) awarded the institution’s various programs with Centers of Excellence and Centers of Development. The courses offered by UP vary by campus.

Throughout its history, University of the Philippines upholds its mandate as the country’s state university shaping minds and producing competent students. Notable alumni who graduated from UP include presidents of the Philippines, senators, supreme court justices, and National Artists. The University of the Philippines is one of the top 1000 universities in the world, and is also one of the only three Philippine higher learning institution that is a member of the ASEAN University Network.

University of the Philippines Facts:

UP is one of the top 1000 universities in the world according to the World University Rankings UP held its centennial celebration in 2008 Aside from its quality education, University of the Philippines is also known for its annual Oblation Run where the members of the Alpha Phi Omega organization run completely naked around the university area to expresses the group’s stance on socially relevant issues. Sources: https://www.up.edu.ph/index.php/about-up/university-seal/

68 Best universities for Political Science in the Philippines

Updated: February 29, 2024

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Below is a list of best universities in the Philippines ranked based on their research performance in Political Science. A graph of 136K citations received by 20K academic papers made by 68 universities in the Philippines was used to calculate publications' ratings, which then were adjusted for release dates and added to final scores.

We don't distinguish between undergraduate and graduate programs nor do we adjust for current majors offered. You can find information about granted degrees on a university page but always double-check with the university website.

1. University of the Philippines Diliman

For Political Science

2. De La Salle University

3. Ateneo de Manila University

4. University of the Philippines Manila

5. University of Santo Tomas

6. Asian Institute of Management

7. University of the Philippines Los Banos

8. Mapua University

9. Silliman University

10. University of Mindanao

11. University of San Carlos

12. University of Asia and the Pacific

13. Visayas State University

14. Philippine Normal University

15. Mindanao State University

16. University of the Philippines in the Visayas

17. Bulacan State University

18. Mindanao State University - Iligan Institute of Technology

19. Caraga State University

20. Technological Institute of the Philippines

21. Angeles University Foundation

22. Lyceum of the Philippines University

23. Central Luzon State University

24. Polytechnic University of the Philippines

25. University of the East - Philippines

26. Ateneo de Davao University

27. West Visayas State University

28. Assumption College San Lorenzo

29. Palawan State University

30. Leyte Normal University

31. Cebu Normal University

32. Samar State University

33. Isabela State University

34. Laguna State Polytechnic University

35. De La Salle - College of Saint Benilde

36. University of the Philippines Baguio

37. Surigao del Sur State University

38. Adventist International Institute of Advanced Studies

39. Ateneo de Zamboanga University

40. Liceo de Cagayan University

41. Batangas State University

42. University of the Philippines Mindanao

43. San Beda University

44. University of San Jose-Recoletos

45. University of Perpetual Help System DALTA

46. Benguet State University

47. University of Science and Technology of Southern Philippines

48. Don Mariano Marcos Memorial State University

49. University of the City of Manila

50. Adamson University

51. Bukidnon State University

52. University of Southeastern Philippines

53. Far Eastern University in Philippines

54. Mariano Marcos State University

55. Bohol Island State University

56. Emilio Aguinaldo College

57. Xavier University - Ateneo de Cagayan

58. Adventist University of the Philippines

59. Central Mindanao University

60. University of Northern Philippines

61. University of Eastern Philippines

62. University of Southern Mindanao

63. University of the Immaculate Conception

64. Nueva Vizcaya State University

65. Southern Luzon State University

66. University of Bohol

67. Sorsogon State College

68. University of Zamboanga

The best cities to study Political Science in the Philippines based on the number of universities and their ranks are Quezon , Manila , Makati , and Los Banos .

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MA in Political Science in the Philippines

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Program overview.

The Master of Arts in Political Science (MA-POLSCI) is a two-year graduate program that builds upon and enhances the skills and knowledge gained from an undergraduate political science program. The program prepares students for an eventual career in teaching or researching political science by giving them the analytical and research skills needed in the study of the discipline.

Recommended Undergraduate Program

Students who wish to pursue a graduate degree in MA in Political Science should have an undergraduate degree in the social sciences field. However, students who do not hold an undergraduate program in those fields but still wish to pursue the program are encouraged to take at least 18 units of courses in the relevant fields.

Subjects and Curriculum

Contemporary Problems in Philippine Government and Politics

Advanced Course on the Philippine Executive System

The Philippine Legislature and Its Development Roles

Contemporary Issues in International Relations

Social Movements in the Philippines

Theories of International Relations

Philosophy of the Social Sciences

Political Parties in the Philippines

Theories of Comparative Politics

International Political Economy

Participation and Development

Economy, Culture and Society

Development Administration

Sustainable Development

Theories of Development

Admission Requirements

Qualifications

The student must have an undergraduate degree relevant to the program

An applicant with a degree not in line with the social sciences field may still be admitted to the program as long as they take the pre-requisite courses. However, some colleges and universities admit any bachelor’s degree holders. 

The student must pass the Graduate Admissions Test of the university

Basic Requirements

Undergraduate Transcript of records (Original and Photocopy)

Recommendation letters from former professors, deans, or colleagues

Letter of intent

Most recent medical and dental health record

Copy of NSO Certified birth certificate

Copy of undergraduate diploma

(1) Latest 2”x2”ID Picture

Areas of Specialization

Comparative Politics

International Relations

Political Theory

Public Administration

Program Outcome

Graduates of MA in Political Science are expected to be able to:

Discuss major concepts in the discipline

Conduct research initiatives through quantitative and qualitative methods

Apply theories and principles of the discipline on specific issues and problems

Critique current issues and problems on a historical and contemporary understanding of the national and global context

The MA in Political Science does not have a board examination. However, graduates may opt to take the Civil Service Examination (CSE) conducted by the Philippine Civil Service Commission (PCSC) to qualify in working in government offices. Some graduates opt to take a Doctorate degree to further gain expertise in the industry. 

Career Opportunities

Graduates of MA in Political Science may pursue a career path in government offices, non-government organizations, or private businesses. They may apply as a political science teacher, legislative assistant, legal consultant, government consultant, political advisor, academician, or a researcher.

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Political Economy – Evening Program

Bridging cultures and continents.  Designing development.  Crafting strategies and guidelines for governance.

Inspired by Oxford University’s Philosophy, Politics and Economics (PPE) course, our Political Economy Program (PEP) equips students with the knowledge and analytical skills needed for understanding increasingly complex social realities using multiple perspectives from politics, economics, history, philosophy and sociology, and always aware of their local and global contexts.

Through the years, we have produced excellent graduates who are now well-placed in government, civil society, and the private sector in the country and in the international community, making substantial contributions for the good of society.

UA&P is the first and only university in the Philippines offering a Masters in Political Economy (MPE).

MPE prepares graduates to pursue professional work in the fields of politics and governance, economics, diplomacy and foreign service, development work and advocacies, business, media communications, research, and academe.

College graduates and professionals may apply.

Classes are conducted on weekday evenings (6:00-9:00 pm) and on Saturdays.

Like all UA&P students, students in the MPE – Evening Program are provided with one-on-one personal and professional   mentoring .

The program is accredited under the K to 12 transition program of the Commission on Higher Education (CHED), meaning that faculty and non-teaching staff of universities and colleges can pursue the program under CHED scholarship.  

For more details, visit  CHED’s Scholarships for Graduate Studies (Local) page .

CORE (15 units) Theories of Political Economy Comparative Political Economy Quantitative Research Methods Qualitative Research Methods Seminar in Political Economy

NON-CORE (21 units) Theories of International Relations International Economics International Political Economy International Organizations Theories of Development and Underdevelopment Economic History Culture and Development Public Policy and Governance Economic Catch-up Development – Korea Model Social Systems of Production Political Risk Analysis International Law Philippine Foreign Policy Issues in Philippine Development International Trade Law Issues Migration and Development Social and Political Constitution of the Economy Introduction to Economic Sociology Human Security

TOTAL: 36 units

For the course descriptions,  click here .

Coursework.  Students are encouraged to take as many subjects for their coursework every semester as their schedule permits and as are available, provided they do not exceed the maximum load of twelve (12) units per semester. Coursework can be taken in any order.

Comprehensive exam . Students must finish all coursework before they can be allowed to take the comprehensive examination.

Internship/Policy Paper.  Working students will not be required to do internship, on condition that they have had at least two (2) years’ work experience. They must, however, submit a policy paper. Non-working students, and those who lack work experience, will be required to do internship.

Maximum Residency.  Maximum residency is four (4) years, inclusive of leaves of absence. Extensions will only be allowed for meritorious reasons and upon application with the Dean.

Degree.   Students who complete all their requirements will receive a degree of Masters in Political Economy.

The following currently comprise the faculty of the Masters in Political Economy – Evening Program:

May Zuleika Salao PhD Philippine Studies, University of the Philippines, Diliman MA Philippine Studies, University of the Philippines, Diliman Visiting Researcher, Max Planck Institute for the Study of Societies, Cologne, Germany Program Director, Political Economy Program, School of Law and Governance, UA&P

Robin Michael Garcia PhD International Politics, Fudan University, Shanghai China MPA Public Policy, National College of Public Administration and Governance, University of the Philippines, Diliman Founder and President, Warwick and Roger Consultancy

Nicomedes Alviar PhD Political Science, University of the Philippines, Diliman MA Political Science, University of Santo Tomas Dean, School of Law and Governance, UA&P

Jeremy Benigno Gatdula Doctor of Juridical Science, San Beda College Master of Law, Specializing in Public International Law, University of Cambridge Bachelor of Laws, Arellano University Executive Director, Institute for Marriage and Family Development Secretary, School of Law and Governance, UA&P

Nanette Dungo PhD Sociology, University of the Philippines, Diliman MA Sociology, University of the Philippines, Diliman Consultant, Center for Social Responsibility, UA&P

George Manzano PhD Economics, University of New South Wales MS Industrial Economics, UA&P Dean, School of Economics, UA&P

Roberto De Vera PhD Economics, University of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania MS Industrial Economics, UA&P Assistant Professor, School of Economics, UA&P

Veronica Ramirez PhD Educational Administration, University of the Philippines, Diliman MA Language and Literacy, De La Salle University Associate Professor, Center for Research and Communication

Melita Thomeczek MA Literacy Communications, Syracuse University, New York Former Philippine Ambassador to Germany

Delia Tantuico Master of Laws, University of San Francisco Bachelor of Laws, University of the Philippines, Diliman Vice Dean, Institute of Law, UA&P

Michael Henry Yusingco Master of Law and Development, University of Melbourne Law School Bachelor of Laws, Arellano University

Eleazar Ricote PhD Public Administration (cand), National College of Public Administration and Governance (NCPAG) MBA, Graduate School of Business, De La Salle University MPA, University of the Philippines, Diliman Deputy Executive Director, Public-Private Partnership (PPP) Center

John Lawrence Avila MA International Studies, University of Birmingham Trade Policy Assistance Manager, United States Agency for International Development (USAID) Philippines

Natividad Cristina Gruet PhD Development Studies (cand), De La Salle University MA Political Economy with Specialization in International Relations and Development, UA&P Instructor, School of Law and Governance, UA&P

Wayne Antkowiak Master in Public Health Administration, University of Hawaii Master of Education in Health Education, State University of New York Consultant, World Health Organization

Bienvenido Nito MA Business Economics, UA&P Strategic Business Economics Program (cand), UA&P Corporate Secretary, Research, Education, and Institutional Development (REID) Foundation

Application

Prerequisites . Applicants must preferably have an undergraduate degree in political economy, political science or economics.  Students with degrees from other disciplines may be admitted subject to an evaluation of their transcript.  They may be required to take prerequisite undergraduate courses.

Qualifications . Applicants must have a general weighted average (GWA) of at least 2.0 in their undergraduate course.  Applicants with GWA below 2.0 but not lower than 2.25  may only be admitted on probation.

Application Procedure . Submit two (2) copies of the duly accomplished  Application Form  to the School of Law and Governance (7th Floor APEC Communications Building) together with one (1) copy of the following attachments:

• Official transcript of records of undergraduate course (original)
• Curriculum vitae
• Photocopy of college diploma
• For non-UA&P graduates: Prospectus showing course descriptions of the undergraduate course
• For foreign applicants:  (a) photocopy of passport, (b) photocopy of ACR, (c) current TOEFL or IELTS score, if native language is not English
• Proof of payment of application fee of Php1,500.00 (US$40 for foreign applicants)

Once your application has been reviewed and found to be complete, you will be notified of your interview schedule.

Documentary Requirements

• Official Transcript of Records (original)
• Certificate of Transfer Eligibility or Honorable Dismissal (original and photocopy)
• Two (2) copies of duly accomplished  Mentoring Form  (only upon first enrollment for the school year)

Additional documentary requirements for those applying for scholarship

• Graduate Scholarship Application Form and supporting documents (see Application Procedure in “Scholarships” drop down box below)

Enrollment procedure  

STEP 1 : Proceed to SLG Office (look for Myra Labayne or Michael Asuncion)

• Present letter of acceptance and submit the documentary requirements.
• Secure Registration Certificate from SLG Office.

STEP 2 : Proceed to Cashier (2 nd  Floor College of Arts and Sciences Building)

• Present Registration Certificate and pay tuition and other fees.

Scholarships

Full and partial scholarships are available.

Qualifications

• general weighted average (GWA) of 2.0 in the undergraduate course
• financial need
• positive interview result

Application Procedure

• Fill out the  Graduate Scholarship Application Form  in two (2) copies.
• Submit the duly accomplished Graduate Scholarship Application Form together with the required supporting documents.

The School of Law and Governance may require the presentation of additional documents. All requirements should be complete in order that the application may be processed.

Faculty and non-teaching staff of universities and colleges can also pursue the program under CHED scholarship.  For more details, visit  CHED’s Scholarships for Graduate Studies (Local)  page.

School of Law and Governance 7/F APEC Communications Building  Telephone: 8637-0912 local 368 Email: [email protected]  / [email protected]

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Pearl Drive, Ortigas Center, Pasig City 1605, Philippines

Phone:  (632) 8637-0912 to 26 E-mail:  [email protected]

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Master in International Affairs

Our Master in International Affairs (MIA) program provides students with an understanding of contemporary international society, including the forces shaping and transforming it. Through the program, students can better understand contemporary international issues and problems, as well as the various strategies for responding to them. Students also develop a sense of importance for conceptual paradigms that guide the actions of individual leaders and institutions in the international arena. They likewise develop an appreciation for academic and policy-oriented research and are exposed to multidisciplinary and comparative approaches. 

The program is practitioner-oriented and aims to provide professional preparation for those who plan to pursue careers in foreign service, international organizations, transnational corporations, or similar industries that require an International Relations background.

At the end of the program, the MIA student should be able to:

• discuss different approaches in the study of international affairs, its institutions, actors, and processes;
• generate policy-relevant research that addresses global challenges using advanced analytical techniques;
• apply relevant skills for the advanced professional careers in international affairs and related fields; and
• practice excellence and ethical conduct as professionals in the various fields of international affairs.

UC celebrates record graduating class at commencement

Family and friends cheer grads during four ceremonies at fifth third arena.

The University of Cincinnati celebrated its largest graduating class in its 205-year history during three days of commencement ceremonies.

Thousands of friends and family filled Fifth Third Arena on Saturday for the last of four ceremonies honoring the spring class of 2024.

In his commencement address, UC President Neville Pinto noted that the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 forced the cancellation of many high school graduations across the country.

“I recognize that for some of you, this is your first graduation ceremony,” he said. “So I want you to have a fun and enjoy this for both graduations.”

Pinto quoted 1980s cultural icon Ferris Bueller in urging graduates to embrace the important things: “Life moves pretty fast. If you don't stop and look around once in a while, you could miss it.”

Pinto told graduates to make time for themselves to think and reflect — moments of mental rest that creative geniuses from Albert Einstein to Lin Manuel Miranda credit for their greatest inspirations.

And he closed with the abiding philosophy of writer Henry David Thoreau, who spent two years contemplating the world from a tiny cabin next to a Massachusetts pond: “ I went to the woods because I wished to live deliberately, to front only the essential facts of life and see if I could not learn what it had to teach, and not, when I came to die, to discover that I had not lived.”

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President Neville Pinto addresses students during UC's Doctoral Hooding and Master's Recognition Ceremony at Fifth Third Arena. Photo/Andrew Higley/UC Marketing + Brand

About the spring class of 2024

UC conferred 7,521 degrees to 7,391 students during its spring commencement. (Some students earned multiple degrees.) Both represent new records dating back two centuries at UC for a single graduating class, based on preliminary figures from UC's Office of Institutonal Research.

UC awarded 539 associate degrees, 4,549 baccalaureate degrees, 252 doctoral degrees, 1,886 master’s degrees, 3 micro-credentials and 292 professional certificates.

This year 15% of graduates are first-generation college students. And 210 students come from Cincinnati Public Schools. Nearly 3% of grads are U.S. veterans or dependents of veterans.

New this year, three students graduated from UC’s micro-credentialing program as electronic health records specialists. UC also celebrated its first spring graduating class in the new master’s of legal studies program.

The spring class of 2024 has the largest-ever percentage of master’s and doctoral graduates, representing more than 28% of graduates. And nearly 15% of grads participated through distance learning programs.

Graduates hail from 84 of Ohio’s 88 counties, a new record. They come from all 50 states and 81 countries as far away as Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, the Philippines and Japan.

Undergraduate student speaker Ritika Joshi from UC's College of Engineering and Applied Science tells graduates that they will always be united as Bearcats. Photo/Andrew Higley/UC Marketing + Brand

Marking milestones

In her student address to undergraduates, UC College of Engineering and Applied Science graduate Ritika Joshi said her classmates all belong to a special community.

“Each of us has embarked on our own wild ride, navigating twists, turns and unexpected detours to arrive on this incredible day,” she said. “Here we are today, united as Bearcats and bound by our victories. ”

Joshi, a computer science major, referenced UC's motto, Juncta Juvant , or strength through unity.

“UC has prepared us for the global stage with the empowering mantra Next Lives Here by providing transformative co-ops, global opportunities, cutting-edge research and lifelong connections through student organizations,” she said. “We are eternally grateful for these invaluable experiences.”

There has never been a better time to be a Bearcat.

Phil Collins, Chairman of UC's Board of Trustees

UC Board of Trustees Chairman Phil Collins congratulated graduates on behalf of the board. He is a 1989 graduate of the Lindner College of Business.

“Our board views commencement as the most important day in the life of the university,” Collins said. “There has never been a better time to be a Bearcat.”

Collins offered grads some advice from personal experience.

“I strongly encourage you to stay close to the friends you made here,” he said. “I have come to learn there is something very special about the friends you make in college and if you invest in those relationships, they're a lifelong gift.

“There has never been a better time to be a Bearcat,” he said.

UC President Neville Pinto, left, presents an honorary degree to UC graduate and Allbirds co-founder Timothy Brown during commencement. Brown graduated from UC's College of Design, Architecture, Art, and Planning in 2005. Photo/Andrew Higley/UC Marketing + Brand

Homecoming for Brown

The Board of Trustees awarded a Doctor of Arts and Humane Letters  Honoris Causa  to UC graduate and standout soccer player Timothy Brown, co-founder and chief innovation officer for the sustainable shoe and clothing company Allbirds.

Board of Trustees member Michelle “Shelly” Gillis presented the honorary degree to Brown “for his deep understanding of the study of design, his expertise in entrepreneurship and his commitment to sustainability.”

Brown studied graphic design in UC's College of Design, Architecture, Art, and Planning before turning pro, playing for the Richmond Kickers in Virginia, the Newcastle Jets in Australia and the Wellington Phoenix in New Zealand.

“A quarter century ago, you followed a soccer scholarship 8,000 miles from New Zealand to Cincinnati to chase a childhood dream,” Pinto said.

At UC, Pinto said, Brown developed the entrepreneurial spirit that would inspire him to create a publicly traded company valued today at $1 billion.

“Later, as vice captain for the New Zealand All Whites, you led your soccer team to the pinnacle of success, the FIFA World Cup,” he said.

Brown used his experience as a professional athlete and designer to make what Time magazine called “the world’s most comfortable shoe.” Allbirds uses natural and sustainable fibers like wool.

Pinto referenced UC's strategic direction called Next Lives Here in praising Brown's accomplishments.

“Tim Brown, you are the embodiment of what 'next' truly is: innovative, entrepreneurial, future-focused and socially conscious,” Pinto said.

President Neville Pinto honors UC College of Education, Criminal Justice, and Human Services Dean Lawrence Johnson with the President's Award for Excellence during commencement. Photo/Andrew Higley/UC Marketing + Brand

Other notable awards

Pinto surprised UC College of Education, Criminal Justice, and Human Services Dean Lawrence Johnson with the President's Award for Excellence. Pinto said it marks just the fourth such award he has presented during his seven years as president.

“I consider it the highest honor that I can bestow as a president,” Pinto said. 

Under Johnson, the college has seen its enrollment triple in size over the past two decades.

Johnson is known to many at UC for hosting an annual back-to-school barbecue on UC's Uptown Campus. Pinto announced that the site of those welcome-back parties is now called the Lawrence J. Johnson Lawn. 

“What we will miss most about you doesn't come from your kitchen. It comes from your heart,” Pinto said. “It is your leadership, your compassion and your love for learning.”

Pinto also recognized students Shelby Hetzer, Mia Morales, Rebekah Littlepage, Lance Entsuah, Gibin Mannathikulathil Raju and Maya Goertemoeller, recipients of UC's Presidential Leadership Medal of Student Excellence.

UC graduate Cesseli Chambers-Thacker delivers the student address at UC's Doctoral Hooding and Master's Recognition Ceremony. Photo/Andrew Higley/UC Marketing + Brand

Bearcat pride

Carl H. Lindner College of Business graduate Cesseli Chambers-Thacker presented the student address to her classmates during the Doctoral Hooding and Master's Recognition Ceremony.

“Some of us are the first in our families to reach this milestone while others come from a long line of scholars,” she said.

“Though our paths may differ, they converge at this triumphant moment of unity. We stand together not only as graduates but as resilient individuals and architects of change, laying a foundation for a just and sustainable global society,” she said.

“At the University of Cincinnati, 'Next Lives Here,' which means we are next. Congratulations, Bearcats! We did it.”

UC College-Conservatory of Music student Jadyn Riggs sang the national anthem and led graduates in the singing of the Alma Mater backed by the UC Bearcat Band.

Some graduates of UC's College of Engineering and Applied Science wear decorated hardhats to commencement. Photo/Andrew Higley/UC Marketing + Brand

Making up for lost time

UC graduates such as Raya Fitch missed out on celebrating their high school graduations in 2020 after the pandemic prompted the cancellation of public events.

Fitch studied political science in UC's College of Arts and Sciences. She said it was important both to her and her family to celebrate her accomplishments together in person now that they could.

“It means a lot to me,” she said. 

UC Blue Ash nursing student Madeline Martin posed for photos for her family in the plaza outside Fifth Third Arena. She and her classmates likewise missed out on her high school graduation in 2020, she said.

“I didn't get to walk in graduation, so this is extra special," she said.

“She got her diploma from the principal in her driveway," her mom added.

UC celebrated its largest-ever spring graduating class during commencement at Fifth Third Arena. Photo/Andrew Higley/UC Marketing + Brand

UC graduates celebrate on the floor of Fifth Third Arena. Photo/Andrew Higley/UC Marketing + Brand

The UC Bearcat photo bombs graduates during commencement. Photo/Andrew Higley/UC Marketing + Brand

A graduate celebrates during commencement at Fifth Third Arena. Photo/Andrew Higley/UC Marketing + Brand

Some graduates decorated their mortarboards for the occasion. Photo/Andrew Higley/UC Marketing + Brand

UC's Pershing Rifles Color Guard presents the colors to open commencement at Fifth Third Arena. Photo/Andrew Higley/UC Marketing + Brand

UC grads take a selfie during commencement. Photo/Andrew Higley/UC Marketing + Brand

UC graduates celebrate commencement at Fifth Third Arena. Photo/Andrew Higley/UC Marketing + Brand

UC's graduating Bearcat, a two-time national champion, hugs the incoming Bearcat. Photo/Andrew Higley/UC Marketing + Brand

Confetti falls from the rafters during commencement Friday at Fifth Third Arena. Photo/Andrew Higley/UC Marketing + Brand

The UC Bearcat helps graduates celebrate commencement. Photo/Andrew Higley/UC Marketing + Brand

A UC grad waves to supporters from the floor of Fifth Third Arena. Photo/Andrew Higley/UC Marketing + Brand

UC Professor Brian Howe records his colleague and UC College of Law graduate Kanisha Ervin, who worked with him as a postdoctoral fellow on the Ohio Innocence Project before earning her master's degree this week in public administration. Photo/Andrew Higley/UC Marketing + Brand

UC students sing the Alma Mater at the conclusion of commencement at Fifth Third Arena. Photo/Andrew Higley/UC Marketing + Brand

Carl H. Lindner College of Business graduate Ejiro Agoba recites an original poem to classmates for commencement. Photo/Andrew Higley/UC Marketing + Brand

UC is celebrating its largest-ever spring commencement. Photo/Andrew Higley/UC Marketing + Brand

UC students take photos during commencement. Photo/Andrew Higley/UC Marketing + Brand

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