Megan Brooke of Stromburg, NE, left, and Laura Bokemper of Sargent Bluff, IA, make a photo using their phone Saturday morning before the undergraduate commencement. The University of Nebraska-Lincoln granted degrees to more than 2,800 students at commencement exercises May 4 and 5 in separate ceremonies for baccalaureate, graduate and law degrees. This is the largest graduating class in UNL history, topping the previous high of 2,663 in May 2011. Photo by Craig Chandler / University Communications

Cashley Ahlberg, left, and Tacy Langemeier show their support for agriculture with their decoratedmortar boards as the two Animal Science graduates talk with Calandra Jarboe. Photo by Craig Chandler / University Communications

John Markwell Associate Dean of College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources hands out free pastries to students including Jonathan Hinz while the graduates lined up before the ceremony. Photo by Craig Chandler / University Communications

Chelsey Charlton, right of Lincoln, hugs Kalia Lewallen of Lincoln Saturday morning before the undergraduate commencement. Photo by Craig Chandler / University Communications

Ellen Margaret Baker celebrates as she looks to her family in the arena before commencement begins. Photo by Craig Chandler / University Communications

The Devaney floor overlowed with the record number of graduates and several hundred sat in the arena bowl behind the podium. The University of Nebraska-Lincoln granted degrees to more than 2,800 students at commencement exercises May 4 and 5 in separate ceremonies for baccalaureate, graduate and law degrees. This is the largest graduating class in UNL history, topping the previous high of 2,663 in May 2011. Photo by Craig Chandler / University Communications

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Chancellor Harvey Perlman addresses the undergraduates to begin commencement. Photo by Craig Chandler / University Communications

Gen. C. Robert "Bob" Kehler, commander of the U.S. Strategic Command at Offutt Air Force Base, delivers the commencement address. Photo by Craig Chandler / University Communications

Haley Helgoth of St. Paul, NE, gives a fist pump after receiving her degree. Photo by Craig Chandler / University Communications

Addison Cauley of Colorado Springs, CO, waves to his family as he returns to his seat after receiving his diploma. Photo by Craig Chandler / University Communications

The lawn outside the Devaney Center filled with graduates, family and friends following the ceremony. The University of Nebraska-Lincoln granted degrees to more than 2,800 students at commencement exercises May 4 and 5 in separate ceremonies for baccalaureate, graduate and law degrees. This is the largest graduating class in UNL history, topping the previous high of 2,663 in May 2011. Photo by Craig Chandler / University Communications