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Â鶹ÊÓƵ clinical nursing instructor Kathleen Chang and her daughter Jinlee Colucci-Chang say that graduating from Â鶹ÊÓƵ at the same time is exciting and a little overwhelming.

Olga Diupina, who finished her bachelor's degree in three years, completed several research projects on the accessibility of higher education, finding inspiration in English-language learners’ transition from high school to college.

Laurel Jennings’ devotion to public health led her to Â鶹ÊÓƵ to better understand how the food system can impact social justice and health equity. She found the coursework and research opportunities at Â鶹ÊÓƵ to support and propel her goal of educating others on the power of micronutrients and how vitamins and minerals can aid disease prevention. As she graduates with a Master of Science in Nutrition degree in May 2022, she shares how she discovered a research interest and how it will improve her future work as a dietitian.

For commencement at EagleBank Arena and all indoor degree celebrations, we will require all students, faculty, and guests in attendance to wear masks. We will have additional supplies on hand for those who arrive without a mask.

While in the hospital because of the injury he sustained playing basketball, Â鶹ÊÓƵ biology major Sean Diment decided to change his major and study to become a health care provider.

Did you know that up until the 2004 Commencement Â鶹ÊÓƵ graduation gowns were black? The university moved to green gowns in 2004, thanks to the work of a Traditions Committee.

Nermeen Shawky made the most of her opportunities and will graduate from Â鶹ÊÓƵ this spring with a master’s degree in accounting.

Master of Public Health Student Colin Tran discovered coding and his love of helping people through data after taking the required Biostatistics course 

Family members’ time in hospitals with caring nurses inspired Sarah Ringham to start and continue her nursing education

Hailey Behrman, a senior marketing student graduating this May, always wanted to explore her Jewish identity, but didn’t know where to start. Behrman sought out Â鶹ÊÓƵ Hillel, a nonprofit organization affiliated with Â鶹ÊÓƵ where students can discover their relationship with Judaism through educational and social programming, including trips to Israel.

As the first female in her family to pursue STEM, Dania O-Abu Irshaid plans to trailblaze a path in cybersecurity after graduation.

During the pandemic, Â鶹ÊÓƵ cyber security engineering major Ahna Mohiuddin was taking her classes online in Bangladesh, a 10-hour time difference.