Thompson said her education at UT Dallas propelled her career in a new direction. Individual schools will hold spring commencement ceremonies May 13-15 at the Activity Center and the Edith O’Donnell Arts and Technology Building Lecture Hall. Two ceremonies for the Jindal School will be held May 13, along with ceremonies for the School of Natural Sciences and Mathematics and the School of Behavioral and Brain Sciences. Three more events for the Jindal School, as well as the ceremony for the Harry W. Bass Jr. School of Arts, Humanities, and Technology will be featured May 14. After each school commencement ceremony, giveaways and photo opportunities will be available at the Grads on the Green event at the Davidson-Gundy Alumni Center.