Two outstanding aerospace leaders presented the graduation addresses as the University of Houston-Clear Lake celebrated commencement with two ceremonies at Reliant Arena.

Of 1,129 graduates, 962 participated 523 during the first ceremony and 439 at the second.

Aerospace pioneer Glynn Lunney spoke at the 10 a.m. ceremony when students in the School of Science and Computer Engineering and the School of Human Sciences and Humanities were presented their diplomas.

After many years with NASA, Lunney became president of Rockwell and later retired as vice president of United Space Alliance. He was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom for his work saving Apollo 13.

Barrios Technology President and CEO Sandy Johnson addressed graduates of the Schools of Business and Education.

During the ceremony, UH-Clear Lake President William A. Staples presented Johnson with a Presidential Medal, which recognizes an individual for outstanding contributions to the university or to activities of interest to the university.

It also recognizes Johnsons record of outstanding professional achievement. This is only the third time in the history of the university that the medal has been awarded.

UH System Chancellor Renu Khator and UH System Regent Tamecia Glover Harris also took part in the ceremony.

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Aerospace leaders address UHCL’s 1,100 graduates