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Commencement

Delonte Goodman at his thesis defense.

Two Degrees Completed, on His Way to His Third

Graduate student Delonte Goodman finished his fall semester at ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ by successfully defending his master's thesis and receiving his master's degree. When he returns to campus in the spring, he will work as a teaching assistant as he begins his doctoral program. 

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Fall Commencement 2025

IN A FLASH: Scenes From Fall Commencement

ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ conferred degrees to more than 2,400 new graduates in Fall Commencement ceremonies on Dec. 13 at the Memorial Athletic and Convocation Center.

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A new graduate celebrates earning a degree during 2025 Fall Commencement ceremonies

Cheers to the Fall Class of 2025: ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ Celebrates New Graduates

The accomplishments of the Fall Class of 2025 were recognized with commencement ceremonies on Dec. 13.

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President Diacon Delivers Summer Commencement Address 2025

‘Think ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ the Plight of Others Even As You Encounter Your Own Difficulties’

ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ 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 ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ'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 ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ, 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 ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ's Class of 2025. 

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A new ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ graduate smiles as she holds her diploma during her commencement ceremony. (Photo credit: Bob Christy, ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ)

Cheers to the Summer Class of 2025: ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ Celebrates New Graduates

The ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ 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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The Top Names in the Golden Flashes Class of 2025

Find out which first names were repeated most frequently at ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ’s spring commencement ceremonies in 2025 and which names topped the list against national trends. 

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Spring Commencement 2025

IN A FLASH: Scenes from Commencement 2025

Feelings of joy, excitement and achievement filled ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ's Memorial Arena and Convocation Center as members of the university's Spring Class of 2025 walked the stage to receive their degrees. 

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Graduate Commencement 2025

IN A FLASH: Celebrating Spring 2025 Commencements

It's commencement time at ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ! The university will welcomes more than 4,800 new graduates from the spring Class of 2025 in ceremonies on May 8, 9, 10 and 16. 

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2025 Advanced Degree Commencement

ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ Confers Advanced Degrees During Commencement Ceremony

ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ is celebrating its first group of graduates, with the university conferring 1,169 advanced degrees as part of its Spring 2025 commencement ceremonies.

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