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The week of 10th anniversary festivities culminated with �鶹��Ƶ Korea faculty, staff, students, and proud families gathering to celebrate the achievements of the Class of 2024.

Guests also had the opportunity to witness two �鶹��Ƶ Korea firsts as Vice Provost Janette Muir hooded its first doctoral graduate, Eric W. Ross, PhD Cultural Studies ’24, and Washington recognized its first Presidential Faculty Excellence Award recipient Eunmee Lee.

Ross and Lee are both �鶹��Ƶ Korea faculty members. Ross teaches in the School of Integrative Studies. Lee joined �鶹��Ƶ as a faculty member for INTO �鶹��Ƶ in 2015. In 2016, she transferred to the �鶹��Ƶ Korea faculty in Incheon, where she is currently an instructional associate professor and teaches English for academic purposes. Lee is also the founder and director of �鶹��Ƶ Korea’s Academic Resource Center.

In his congratulatory remarks, Washington highlighted the campus’s unique role, stating, “�鶹��Ƶ Korea exemplifies how George �鶹��Ƶ is 'All Together Different' and how our university offers students the experiences necessary to chart their own path, but at the same time prepares them for success in the global economy.” 

The event also featured distinguished guests, including senior administrators from �鶹��Ƶ and members of the �鶹��Ƶ Korea advisory board.

Dean Robert Matz and Shannon Davis, associate dean for faculty and academic affairs, offered heartfelt congratulatory remarks.

Graduating senior Se Na Julsdorf, BA Conflict Analysis and Resolution ’24, delivered a moving speech on behalf of the student body, and George �鶹��Ƶ alum Gunsu Kim, BS Tourism and Events Management ’12, CEO of ALLWorks, had the honor of pinning the newest graduates.