Looking for inspiration? Try the University of California's Class of 2009. View the accompanying slide show for graduation photos from each of UC's 10 campuses. As first lady Michelle Obama told UC Merced students at the university's first full commencement ceremony: "You inspired me!"

For more graduation sights and sounds, visit the following sites:
UC Berkeley
UC Davis
UC Irvine
UCLA
UC Merced
UC Riverside
UC San Diego
UC San Francisco
UC Santa Barbara
UC Santa Cruz