Flacco stars again as University of Delaware commencement ceremony celebrates class of 2024 (2024)

Marcaela Allen of Philadelphia, Pa., a Fashion Merchandising degree recipient, watches as the program gets underway as the University of Delaware honors its class of 2024 with commencement ceremonies at Delaware Stadium, Saturday, May, 25, 2024.

Graduates sign a banner as the University of Delaware honors its class of 2024 with commencement ceremonies at Delaware Stadium, Saturday, May, 25, 2024.

Family members begin the find their seats before the University of Delaware honors its class of 2024 with commencement ceremonies at Delaware Stadium, Saturday, May, 25, 2024.

An attendee uses a pair of fans to try to stay cool before the start of the program as the University of Delaware honors its class of 2024 with commencement ceremonies at Delaware Stadium, Saturday, May, 25, 2024. Read our story about the University of Delaware graduation

Graduate Arizbeth Hernandez of Newark, who received her degree in communication, signs a banner with other attendees as the University of Delaware honors its class of 2024 with commencement ceremonies at Delaware Stadium, Saturday, May, 25, 2024.

Faculty members file in as the University of Delaware honors its class of 2024 with commencement ceremonies at Delaware Stadium, Saturday, May, 25, 2024.

President Dennis Assanis delivers his welcome address as the University of Delaware honors its class of 2024 with commencement ceremonies at Delaware Stadium, Saturday, May, 25, 2024.

Graduates wait for the start of festivities as the University of Delaware honors its class of 2024 with commencement ceremonies at Delaware Stadium, Saturday, May, 25, 2024.

Sun dresses were a common sight under unrelenting sunny skies before the start of the formal program as the University of Delaware honored its class of 2024 with commencement ceremonies at Delaware Stadium, Saturday, May, 25, 2024.

Alumni association president Bill Luzier leads a contingent of alumni into the program as the University of Delaware honors its class of 2024 with commencement ceremonies at Delaware Stadium, Saturday, May, 25, 2024.

Alumni association president Bill Luzier leads a contingent of alumni into the program as the University of Delaware honors its class of 2024 with commencement ceremonies at Delaware Stadium, Saturday, May, 25, 2024.

Rita Salvo, a 1968 graduate, takes in the scene as she enters with other alumni as the University of Delaware honors its class of 2024 with commencement ceremonies at Delaware Stadium, Saturday, May, 25, 2024.

1993 graduate and Joe Flacco fan Vincent Basilio walks with other alumni as the University of Delaware honors its class of 2024 with commencement ceremonies at Delaware Stadium, Saturday, May, 25, 2024.

Faculty members process in as the University of Delaware honors its class of 2024 with commencement ceremonies at Delaware Stadium, Saturday, May, 25, 2024.

Graduates wave for the video screen as the University of Delaware honors its class of 2024 with commencement ceremonies at Delaware Stadium, Saturday, May, 25, 2024.

A certain jersey was popular among graduates - and spectators - as the University of Delaware honors its class of 2024 with commencement ceremonies at Delaware Stadium, Saturday, May, 25, 2024. Alumnus Joe Flacco delivered the commencement address.

Family members seek shelter from the sun in one area of shade as the University of Delaware honors its class of 2024 with commencement ceremonies at Delaware Stadium, Saturday, May, 25, 2024. Read our story about the University of Delaware graduation

The university mace is carried at the head of the platform party as president Dennis Assanis walks in front of NFL quarterback and alumnus Joe Flacco as the University of Delaware honors its class of 2024 with commencement ceremonies at Delaware Stadium, Saturday, May, 25, 2024.

Joe Flacco fans and new graduates (from left) Jordan Haft of Montville, NJ, Holden Morelli of Wayne, NJ, Richy Colonna of Wayne NJ, and Jake DeMilta of Freehold, NJ cheer the football star and honorary degree recipient as the platform party arrives as the University of Delaware honors its class of 2024 with commencement ceremonies at Delaware Stadium, Saturday, May, 25, 2024.

Graduates and Joe Flacco fans stand in his honor as the Delaware alumnus and honorary degree recipient is introduced as the University of Delaware honors its class of 2024 with commencement ceremonies at Delaware Stadium, Saturday, May, 25, 2024.

Terri Kelly, chair of the Board of Trustees, present the university mace as the University of Delaware honors its class of 2024 with commencement ceremonies at Delaware Stadium, Saturday, May, 25, 2024.

Family members stand for the national anthem as the University of Delaware honors its class of 2024 with commencement ceremonies at Delaware Stadium, Saturday, May, 25, 2024.

A graduate takes part as the University of Delaware honors its class of 2024 with commencement ceremonies at Delaware Stadium, Saturday, May, 25, 2024.

One graduate's journey is played out on their mortarboard as the University of Delaware honors its class of 2024 with commencement ceremonies at Delaware Stadium, Saturday, May, 25, 2024. Read our story about the University of Delaware graduation

Family members watch as the University of Delaware honors its class of 2024 with commencement ceremonies at Delaware Stadium, Saturday, May, 25, 2024.

Jurist Tamika Montgomery-Reeves receives an honorary doctorate diploma from president Dennis Assanis as the University of Delaware honors its class of 2024 with commencement ceremonies at Delaware Stadium, Saturday, May, 25, 2024.

A next destination is signaled as the University of Delaware honors its class of 2024 with commencement ceremonies at Delaware Stadium, Saturday, May, 25, 2024.

University of Delaware faculty member and plant soils scientist Donald L. Sparks receives an honorary doctorate as the University of Delaware honors its class of 2024 with commencement ceremonies at Delaware Stadium, Saturday, May, 25, 2024.

President Dennis Assanis greets KR Sridhar of Bloom Energy as he receives an honorary doctorate as the University of Delaware honors its class of 2024 with commencement ceremonies at Delaware Stadium, Saturday, May, 25, 2024.

President Dennis Assanis looks on during the hooding ceremony with honorary doctorate recipient Joe Flacco as the University of Delaware honors its class of 2024 with commencement ceremonies at Delaware Stadium, Saturday, May, 25, 2024.

Delaware alumnus Joe Flacco delivers the commencement address as the University of Delaware honors its class of 2024 with commencement ceremonies at Delaware Stadium, Saturday, May, 25, 2024. Flacco drew on his experiences as a transfer student from Pitt and as a rookie in the NFL to advise the degree recipients on perseverence. Read our story about the University of Delaware graduation

Alumnus Joe Flacco delivers the commencement address after receiving an honorary doctorate as the University of Delaware honors its class of 2024 with commencement ceremonies at Delaware Stadium, Saturday, May, 25, 2024.

Graduates react as students of each school are recognized as the University of Delaware honors its class of 2024 with commencement ceremonies at Delaware Stadium, Saturday, May, 25, 2024.

Graduates react as students of each school are recognized as the University of Delaware honors its class of 2024 with commencement ceremonies at Delaware Stadium, Saturday, May, 25, 2024.

Graduates react as students of each school are recognized as the University of Delaware honors its class of 2024 with commencement ceremonies at Delaware Stadium, Saturday, May, 25, 2024. Read our story about the University of Delaware graduation

Graduates move their tassels as the University of Delaware honors its class of 2024 with commencement ceremonies at Delaware Stadium, Saturday, May, 25, 2024.

Family members cheer at the conclusion of the program as the University of Delaware honors its class of 2024 with commencement ceremonies at Delaware Stadium, Saturday, May, 25, 2024.

Graduates cheer after moving their tassels as the University of Delaware honors its class of 2024 with commencement ceremonies at Delaware Stadium, Saturday, May, 25, 2024.

Graduates cheer after moving their tassels as the University of Delaware honors its class of 2024 with commencement ceremonies at Delaware Stadium, Saturday, May, 25, 2024.

Graduates cheer after moving their tassels as the University of Delaware honors its class of 2024 with commencement ceremonies at Delaware Stadium, Saturday, May, 25, 2024.

Mortar boards dot the sky at the conclusion of the program as the University of Delaware honors its class of 2024 with commencement ceremonies at Delaware Stadium, Saturday, May, 25, 2024. Read our story about the University of Delaware graduation