Students from the Mike Curb College of Arts, Media, and Communication celebrate their commencement on Friday, May 20, 2016. Photo by Lee Choo.

CSUN honors African-American student achievement at the Black Graduation Celebration on May 15, 2016, on the Oviatt Library Lawn. Photo by David J. Hawkins.

CSUN honors African-American student achievement at the Black Graduation Celebration on May 15, 2016, on the Oviatt Library Lawn. The Black Graduation was launched in 1972 by black faculty, staff and students to honor African-American graduates with a unique African-American centered celebration. Photo by David J. Hawkins.

CSUN student-athletes and their fellow graduates celebrate at the Black Graduation Celebration on May 15, 2016, on the Oviatt Library Lawn. Photo by David J. Hawkins.

A CSUN graduate (left) prepares to take the stage during the Veterans Graduation Reception on May 19, 2016. Photo by Ruth Saravia.

A CSUN graduate stands at attention for the national anthem during the Veterans Graduation Reception on May 19, 2016. Photo by Ruth Saravia.

Celebrating the Class of 2016 at CSUN's annual Rainbow Graduation reception, on May 19, 2016. Photo by Luis Garcia.

Graduates celebrate at CSUN's annual Rainbow Graduation reception, on May 19, 2016. Photo by Luis Garcia.

CSUN graduates celebrate at the Aztlan Graduation, on May 20, 2016 at the Chicano House lawn. The annual event invites family and friends to celebrate the accomplishments of Latina/o and Chicana/o graduates. Photo by Luis Garcia.

Mariachi players serenade friends and relatives of new CSUN graduates at the Aztlan Graduation, on May 20, 2016 at the Chicano House lawn. Photo by Luis Garcia.

Luis J. Rodriguez, poet laureate of Los Angeles and CSUN scholar-in-residence, congratulates and inspires new graduates and their families at CSUN's Aztlan Graduation, on May 20, 2016 at the Chicano House lawn. Photo by Luis Garcia.

CSUN President Dianne F. Harrison congratulates linguistics and Deaf studies double major Wendy Palatino, winner of the 2016 Leo Wolfson Scholar Award — the university's top award for a graduating senior — at the Honors Convocation on May 20, 2016. Photo by David J. Hawkins.

CSUN President Dianne F. Harrison congratulates political science and Chicana/o Studies major Stephanie Martinez, recipient of the Karen, Leon and Rita Goldstein-Saulter Memorial Award. Martinez was one of four graduating seniors presented with the Outstanding Graduating Senior Award in recognition of academic excellence, contributions to campus and community, and exceptional achievements or personal life circumstances they have overcome. The graduates were recognized at the Honors Convocation on May 20, 2016. Photo by David J. Hawkins.

CSUN President Dianne F. Harrison congratulates physics master's degree recipient Jake Reschke, winner of the Nathan O. Freedman Outstanding Graduate Student award — the university's highest honor presented to a CSUN graduate student who shows the best record of distinguished scholarship — at the Honors Convocation on May 20, 2016. Photo by David J. Hawkins.

CSUN President Dianne F. Harrison celebrates the tremendous achievements of the Class of 2016, at the Honors Convocation on May 20, 2016. Photo by David J. Hawkins.

CSUN commencement speaker and music alumnus Jim Berk -- an entertainment industry executive and 2011 recipient of an honorary doctorate from the university -- addresses graduates at the Honors Convocation on May 20, 2016. Photo by David J. Hawkins.

CSUN President Dianne F. Harrison presents a token of gratitude to 2016 commencement speaker and music alumnus Jim Berk -- an entertainment industry executive and 2011 recipient of an honorary doctorate from the university -- at the Honors Convocation on May 20, 2016. Photo by David J. Hawkins.

Photo by Lee Choo.

CSUN President Dianne F. Harrison leads the procession at the 2016 Commencement ceremony for the Mike Curb College of Arts, Media, and Communication, May 20, 2016. Photo by Lee Choo.

(L-R) CSUN President Dianne F. Harrison, Chief of Staff Jill Smith and Vice President of University Advancement Robert Gunsalus -- along with other CSUN leaders -- celebrate the 2016 Commencement ceremony for the Mike Curb College of Arts, Media, and Communication, May 20, 2016. Photo by Lee Choo.

CSUN President Dianne F. Harrison addresses the graduates at the 2016 Commencement ceremony for the Mike Curb College of Arts, Media, and Communication, May 20, 2016. Photo by Lee Choo.

Students from the Mike Curb College of Arts, Media, and Communication celebrate their commencement on Friday, May 20, 2016. Photo by Lee Choo.

Students from the Mike Curb College of Arts, Media, and Communication celebrate their commencement on Friday, May 20, 2016. Photo by Lee Choo.

Students from the Mike Curb College of Arts, Media, and Communication celebrate their commencement on Friday, May 20, 2016. Photo by Lee Choo.

Students from the Mike Curb College of Arts, Media, and Communication celebrate their commencement on Friday, May 20, 2016. Photo by Lee Choo.

Dan Hosken, interim dean of the Mike Curb College of Arts, Media, and Communication, addresses the graduates at the 2016 Commencement ceremony for the college, May 20, 2016. Photo by Lee Choo.

Students from the Mike Curb College of Arts, Media, and Communication celebrate their commencement on Friday, May 20, 2016. Photo by Lee Choo.

Photo by Lee Choo.

Commencement is a family affair for many graduates of the Mike Curb College of Arts, Media, and Communication on Friday, May 20, 2016. Photo by Lee Choo.

Students from the Mike Curb College of Arts, Media, and Communication celebrate their commencement on Friday, May 20, 2016. Photo by Lee Choo.

Students from the Mike Curb College of Arts, Media, and Communication celebrate their commencement on Friday, May 20, 2016. Photo by Lee Choo.

Students from the Mike Curb College of Arts, Media, and Communication celebrate their commencement on Friday, May 20, 2016. Photo by Lee Choo.

Students from the Mike Curb College of Arts, Media, and Communication celebrate their commencement on Friday, May 20, 2016. Photo by Lee Choo.

Graduating Matadors celebrate at the Commencement ceremony for the Michael D. Eisner College of Education, May 21, 2016. Photo by David J. Hawkins.

Graduating Matadors celebrate at the Commencement ceremony for the Michael D. Eisner College of Education, May 21, 2016. Photo by David J. Hawkins.

A cluster of new doctoral degree recipients celebrate their graduation during commencement for the Michael D. Eisner College of Education on May 21, 2016. Photo by David J. Hawkins.

Graduating Matadors celebrate at the Commencement ceremony for the Michael D. Eisner College of Education, May 21, 2016. Photo by David J. Hawkins.

(L-R) Vice President of University Advancement Robert Gunsalus, Faculty Senate President Adam Swenson, David Nazarian College of Business and Economics Dean Kenneth Lord and Oviatt Library Dean Mark Stover help lead the procession at the Commencement ceremony for the Michael D. Eisner College of Education and the College of Social and Behavioral Sciences, May 21, 2016. Photo by David J. Hawkins.

CSUN President Dianne F. Harrison addresses the graduates at the Commencement ceremony for the Michael D. Eisner College of Education and the College of Social and Behavioral Sciences, May 21, 2016. Photo by David J. Hawkins.

Graduating Matadors celebrate as they move the tassels on their caps, at the Commencement ceremony for the Michael D. Eisner College of Education, May 21, 2016. Photo by David J. Hawkins.

A first-generation graduate prepares for the College of Social and Behavioral Sciences commencement on Saturday, May 21, 2016. Photo by Ruth Saravia.

Students from the College of Social and Behavioral Sciences celebrate their commencement on Saturday, May 21, 2016. Photo by Ruth Saravia.

Signing the national anthem at the College of Social and Behavioral Sciences Commencement on Saturday, May 21, 2016. Photo by Ruth Saravia.

Students from the College of Social and Behavioral Sciences celebrate their commencement on Saturday, May 21, 2016. Photo by Ruth Saravia.

A student from the College of Social and Behavioral Sciences celebrates her commencement on Saturday, May 21, 2016. Photo by Ruth Saravia.

Students from the College of Social and Behavioral Sciences celebrate their commencement on Saturday, May 21, 2016. Photo by Ruth Saravia.

CSUN President Dianne F. Harrison congratulates a graduate at the 2016 Commencement for the College of Social and Behavioral Sciences on Saturday, May 21, 2016. Photo by Ruth Saravia.

Students from the College of Social and Behavioral Sciences celebrate their commencement on Saturday, May 21, 2016. Photo by Ruth Saravia.

The Delmar T. Oviatt Library shows off Matador pride at the 2016 Commencement for the College of Social and Behavioral Sciences, on Saturday, May 21, 2016. Photo by Ruth Saravia.

Students from the David Nazarian College of Business and Economics celebrate their Commencement on Sunday, May 22, 2016. Photo by Lee Choo.

CSUN President Dianne F. Harrison leads the procession, followed by honorary doctorate recipient and alumnus Harvey Bookstein, at the 2016 Commencement for the David Nazarian College of Business and Economics on Sunday, May 22, 2016. Photo by Lee Choo.

Signing the national anthem at the David Nazarian College of Business and Economics Commencement on Sunday, May 22, 2016. Photo by Lee Choo.

Students from the David Nazarian College of Business and Economics celebrate their Commencement on Sunday, May 22, 2016. Photo by Lee Choo.

Kenneth Lord, dean of the David Nazarian College of Business and Economics, addresses graduates at the college's Commencement on Sunday, May 22, 2016. Photo by Lee Choo.

CSUN President Dianne F. Harrison congratulates a graduate at the 2016 Commencement for the David Nazarian College of Business and Economics, on Sunday, May 22, 2016. Photo by Lee Choo.

Students from the David Nazarian College of Business and Economics celebrate their Commencement on Sunday, May 22, 2016. Photo by Lee Choo.

Students from the David Nazarian College of Business and Economics celebrate their Commencement on Sunday, May 22, 2016. Photo by Lee Choo.

Families, friends and graduates fill the lawn and grandstands around CSUN's Delmar T. Oviatt Library, at the David Nazarian College of Business and Economics Commencement on Sunday, May 22, 2016. Photo by Lee Choo.

Students from the David Nazarian College of Business and Economics celebrate their Commencement on Sunday, May 22, 2016. Photo by Lee Choo.

A newly minted graduate of the David Nazarian College of Business and Economics celebrates at Commencement on Sunday, May 22, 2016. Photo by Lee Choo.

CSUN President Dianne F. Harrison bestows a ceremonial hood on honorary doctorate recipient and alumnus Harvey Bookstein, at the 2016 Commencement for the David Nazarian College of Business and Economics on Sunday, May 22, 2016. Bookstein, a 1970 CSUN graduate in business administration known for his philanthropy, community leadership and achievements in the fields of finance, real estate and accounting, received an honorary Doctor of Humane Letters. Photo by Lee Choo.

Honorary doctorate recipient and CSUN alumnus Harvey Bookstein speaks to the graduates of the David Nazarian College of Business and Economics, at Commencement on Sunday, May 22, 2016. Photo by Lee Choo.

Students from the David Nazarian College of Business and Economics celebrate their Commencement on Sunday, May 22, 2016. Photo by Lee Choo.

Students from the David Nazarian College of Business and Economics celebrate their Commencement on Sunday, May 22, 2016. Photo by Lee Choo.

Students from the College of Engineering and Computer Science celebrate their Commencement on Sunday, May 22, 2016. Photo by Luis Garcia.

William Watkins, vice president of student affairs, addresses the graduates at the 2016 Commencement for the College of Engineering and Computer Science, on Sunday, May 22, 2016. Photo by Luis Garcia.

A graduate sports a "Harry Potter"-themed mortarboard at the 2016 Commencement for the College of Science and Mathematics, on Sunday, May 22, 2016. Photo by Luis Garcia.

Students from the College of Science and Mathematics celebrate their Commencement on Sunday, May 22, 2016. Photo by Luis Garcia.

CSUN President Dianne F. Harrison congratulates a graduate at the 2016 Commencement for the College of Science and Mathematics on Sunday, May 22, 2016. Photo by Luis Garcia.

Students from the College of Science and Mathematics celebrate their Commencement on Sunday, May 22, 2016. Photo by Luis Garcia.

Students from the College of Engineering and Computer Science celebrate their Commencement on Sunday, May 22, 2016. Photo by Luis Garcia.

CSUN President Dianne F. Harrison leads the procession at the 2016 Commencement for the College of Health and Human Development, on Monday, May 23, 2016. Photo by Lee Choo.

Students from the College of Health and Human Development celebrate their Commencement on Monday, May 23, 2016. Photo by Lee Choo.

Students from the College of Health and Human Development celebrate their Commencement on Monday, May 23, 2016. Photo by Lee Choo.

Students from the College of Health and Human Development celebrate their Commencement on Monday, May 23, 2016. Photo by Lee Choo.

Students from the College of Health and Human Development celebrate their Commencement on Monday, May 23, 2016. Photo by Lee Choo.

Students from the College of Health and Human Development celebrate their Commencement on Monday, May 23, 2016. Photo by Lee Choo.

Students from the College of Health and Human Development celebrate their Commencement on Monday, May 23, 2016. Photo by Lee Choo.

Students from the College of Health and Human Development celebrate their Commencement on Monday, May 23, 2016. Photo by Lee Choo.

A graduate celebrates at the 2016 Commencement for the College of Health and Human Development, on Monday, May 23, 2016. Photo by Lee Choo.

Students from the College of Health and Human Development celebrate their Commencement on Monday, May 23, 2016. Photo by Luis Garcia.

A graduate celebrates at the 2016 Commencement for the College of Health and Human Development, on Monday, May 23, 2016. Photo by Lee Choo.

Newly minted doctorate recipients celebrate their graduation during commencement for the College of Health and Human Development, on May 23, 2016. Photo by Luis Garcia.

Students from the College of Health and Human Development celebrate their Commencement on Monday, May 23, 2016. Photo by Lee Choo.

Honorary doctorate recipient Rev. James Lawson (left) and Vice President for Student Affairs William Watkins help lead the procession at the 2016 Commencement for the College of Humanities and the College of Health and Human Development on Monday, May 23, 2016. Photo by David J. Hawkins.

CSUN President Dianne F. Harrison bestows a ceremonial hood on honorary doctorate recipient and civil rights pioneer Rev. James Lawson, at the 2016 Commencement for the College of Humanities and the College of Health and Human Development on Monday, May 23, 2016. Lawson, an internationally respected civil rights leader, advocate for social justice and CSUN faculty member, received an honorary Doctor of Humane Letters. Photo by David J. Hawkins.

CSUN President Dianne F. Harrison presents an honorary Doctor of Humane Letters to civil rights pioneer Rev. James Lawson, at the 2016 Commencement for the College of Humanities and the College of Health and Human Development on Monday, May 23, 2016. Photo by David J. Hawkins.

CSUN President Dianne F. Harrison presents an honorary Doctor of Humane Letters to civil rights pioneer Rev. James Lawson, at the 2016 Commencement for the College of Humanities and the College of Health and Human Development on Monday, May 23, 2016. Photo by David J. Hawkins.

Honorary doctorate recipient Rev. James Lawson speaks to the graduates of the College of Humanities and the College of Health and Human Development, at Commencement on May 23, 2016. Photo by David J. Hawkins.

Honorary doctorate recipient Rev. James Lawson speaks to the graduates of the College of Humanities and the College of Health and Human Development, at Commencement on May 23, 2016. Photo by David J. Hawkins.

CSUN President Dianne F. Harrison congratulates a master's degree recipient -- as Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs Yi Li (far left) looks on -- at the commencement for the College of Humanities and the College of Health and Human Development, on May 23, 2016. Photo by David J. Hawkins.

Students from the College of Humanities celebrate their Commencement on Monday, May 23, 2016. Photo by David J. Hawkins.