Spring marks a particularly unusual milestone for University of Texas at Dallas students: This season’s graduates will be the second group of May graduates since the COVID-19 pandemic began. Although the pandemic affected nearly every aspect of life, including the university experience, UT Dallas students have persevered and embraced opportunities to create and achieve academic success. During her final semester, Harmon interned at The White House Historical Association to facilitate the National Student Art Competition. He’s also a Student Ambassador for the UT Dallas campus. “Being a part of the African Student Union was probably the most important part of my UTD experience,” he said.