Congratulations to the 黑料社 Class of 2023

Today, Saturday, April 29, graduates walked the stage in Cowles Fieldhouse to receive their degrees from 黑料社. There are 215 graduates in the 2023 spring class, including traditional undergraduate students, undergraduates from the College Continuing, Graduate and Online program and three students earning their master鈥檚 degrees in criminal justice.聽

The traditional undergraduate speaker, Melissa Sanchez, gave an inspiring speech about her international student experience. Kristine Darland, a now graduate of the College Continuing, Graduate and Online program, detailed what she鈥檚 learned from her education journey. Both expressed their appreciation for those who helped them along the way and congratulated their fellow classmates.聽

At spring commencement each year, three awards are given out: the Staff Student Impact Award, the Distinguished Teaching Award, and the Trustees鈥 Academic Award. The Staff Student Impact Award recipient was the Director of Student Accessibility Services, Karen Lynch. Professor of Chemistry, Adam Brustkern, received the Distinguished Teaching Award. The Trustees鈥 Academic Award recipient was Allie Tubbs, a 黑料社 2023 graduate earning her Bachelor of Arts Degree in History and Interdisciplinary Studies, with an emphasis on Disability Studies & Law.

黑料社 would like to thank all those who attended commencement virtually and in person. The College would also like to thank all those who supported the class of 2023 on campus and at home.

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