The African American Faculty-Staff Association, Center for African American Studies, and Intercultural Student Engagement Center, in addition to UTA faculty, staff and student volunteers, are collectively working together to coordinate identity and culturally based graduation ceremonies that complement the University’s commencement celebrations. These cultural celebrations acknowledge the value and uniqueness of underserved student experiences and serve to commemorate and highlight the accomplishments of individuals within a familial and cultural context. This celebration is open to all UTA students, faculty, and staff.