The University of Minnesota is set to celebrate the achievements of its students with commencement ceremonies sprawling across its five campuses. Thousands of graduates are expected to participate in the events scheduled from April 26 through May 13, as reported by the University's official release. The graduates, hailing from diverse fields of study, will listen to a mix of keynote speakers, ranging from esteemed faculty to successful alumni and industry leaders.
The line-up kicks off on Friday, April 26 at the 3M Arena at Mariucci, where Nisha Botchwey, Dean of the Humphrey School of Public Affairs, will initially address graduate students from the College of Liberal Arts and the College of Science and Engineering. With each ceremony, graduates are to be welcomed into their prospective professions to eventually carry forward the legacy of the University’s mission which is to provide world-class education, conduct groundbreaking research, and engage in community outreach.
Highlighted events include addresses by prominent Minnesota figures such as State Health Commissioner Brooke Cunningham, who will speak to the School of Nursing graduates on May 10, and Saint Paul Mayor Melvin Carter, set to address the Humphrey School of Public Affairs graduates the following day. The detailed schedule of ceremonies and list of speakers was outlined in the university's announcement.
The festivities also include several notable first-time speakers such as Hilal Ibrahim, founder of Henna & Hijabs, who will address the College of Design on May 9. Linh Peters, an alumnus and former chief marketing officer of Walgreens, is tapped to speak twice, once to graduate students and then to the undergraduates at the Carlson School of Management on May 13. These individuals are anticipated to impart words of wisdom and inspiration, encouraging graduates to tirelessly seek their paths and to reshape the world.
As the ceremonies unfold over the coming weeks, this year's commencements not only represent the conclusion of one academic journey but also the beginning of new professional and personal endeavors. The University of Minnesota continues to proudly showcase its commitment to educational excellence and its dedication to the future success of its students. More information about the commencement ceremonies, speakers, and schedules can be found at the University of Minnesota's official website.
