Michael and Gloria Flores

Two Generations, One Commencement

Gloria Flores and her son, Michael, share a stage as they both earn degrees on the same day.

Years after Gloria Flores began taking night classes with her young son, Michael, in tow, the duo walked in UNLV's commencement together May 18. (Courtesy photo)

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