This month, thousands of Highlanders will cross the stage at UC Riverside’s 72nd Commencement. While they will celebrate as one class, each arrived at this milestone through a distinct journey. Here, nine graduating seniors share stories that defined their UCR experience. Standing atop the campus’s iconic stretch of lush green...

Years ago, the McCollums waved goodbye as mom Kesha dropped son Mike off at his first day of kindergarten. Nowadays, they’re walking from UCR's Lot 30 together and waving goodbye as they part ways to their individual classes. You see, this mother-son duo is attending the University of California, Riverside...