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Summer Commencement

President Diacon Delivers Summer Commencement Address 2025

‘Think Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ the Plight of Others Even As You Encounter Your Own Difficulties’

Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University President Todd Diacon offered graduates an unconventional yet powerful message during the August 2025 commencement ceremony, weaving together personal experiences, a global perspective and practical wisdom in an address focused on resilience, empathy and maintaining a healthy perspective throughout life.

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Lisa O'Connell Receives Her Degree at Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹'s August 2025 Ceremony

‘I’m Looking Forward to It; Crossing the Stage as a Graduate, Instead of as a Planner'

After planning and supporting hundreds of ceremonies and events at Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹, Lisa O'Connell, director of University Events and Protocol, got a graduate's-eye-view of summer commencement ceremonies as she walked the stage to receive her graduate degree as part of Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹'s Class of 2025. 

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A new Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University graduate smiles as she holds her diploma during her commencement ceremony. (Photo credit: Bob Christy, Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University)

Cheers to the Summer Class of 2025: Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ Celebrates New Graduates

The Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University alumni family will grow by more than 1,000 new graduates from its eight-campus system across Ohio as the university holds its summer commencement ceremony. The accomplishments of the Summer Class of 2025 will be recognized with a commencement ceremony at 10 a.m. on Aug. 9. 

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Summer Commencement

Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ Celebrates Newest Graduates at Summer Commencement

Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University welcomed more than 1,000 new graduates to its alumni family during the summer commencement ceremony Saturday.

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A new Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University graduate smiles as he holds his diploma during his commencement ceremony. (Photo credit: Matthew Brown, Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University)

Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ Celebrates Its Newest Graduates With Summer Commencement Ceremony

The Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University alumni family will grow by more than 1,000 new graduates as the university holds its summer commencement ceremony on Aug. 10.

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UFM crew restoring and reseeding Manchester Field

IN A FLASH: Tending the Turf

After hosting two commencment ceremonies, Manchester Field is receiving some restorative care. 

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Ava and Katie Chaney

IN A FLASH: A Proud Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ Staffer and her Grad!

A proud Mom (and Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ employee) shared photos from her daughter's Summer Commencement.

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Scene from Summer Commencement 2023

IN A FLASH: The Summer Class of 2023

Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹'s Summer Commencement ceremonies took place on Manchester Field last Saturday. 

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Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ Commencement Ceremony Aug. 19, 2023

Summer Commencement Ceremonies Celebrate Newest Graduates

The Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University alumni family grew by nearly 1,200 new graduates as the university held its summer commencement ceremonies. The accomplishments of the Summer Class of 2023 were recognized with outdoor commencement ceremonies on Aug. 19.

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New Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University graduates from the Summer Class of 2022 celebrate together

Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ Celebrates Its Newest Graduates With Summer Commencement Ceremonies

The Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University alumni family will grow by more than 1,200 new graduates as the university holds its summer commencement ceremonies. The accomplishments of the Summer Class of 2022 will be recognized with in-person, outdoor commencement ceremonies and a virtual commencement ceremony on Aug. 20.

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