At the 441st commencement ceremony at The Ohio State University, President Walter "Ted" Carter Jr. imparted three "behavioral principles" to the graduating class, echoing sentiments that feel rather timeless in their simplicity. In his speech, Carter underscored the importance of truth, loyalty, and punctuality as keys to not just professional success but a transformative life.
"Be a truth speaker, a truth seeker and a truth receiver," he advised the graduates, stressing the vitality of embracing truth in all its forms, according to Ohio State News. Carter's approach to loyalty deviated from the norm, as he asked students to maintain a faithful commitment that begins with the self and then ripples outward to their communities and environments.
Marking success in timely deliveries, Carter's last principle served as a practical reminder: "I don’t know of anybody that’s ever been successful in their career and been late at doing it." His words called for graduates to distinguish themselves through reliability and efficiency with a clear aim to deliver "product or service … with success and on time," Carter told the audience through Ohio State News.
Amidst the rituals of celebration and transition, the event also acknowledged exceptional service to the university. Vice Chair Elizabeth Kessler of the Board of Trustees presented Distinguished Service Awards to Patricia L. Brundige and Gerald H. Newsome. Their contributions set a palpable benchmark for the newly minted graduates now stepping beyond the university's pillars.
As 3,584 degrees and certificates found their bearers, the ceremony was indeed a global affair. With representation from nearly 70 countries, students from markets as varied as Chile, Greece, India, Mexico, and Zimbabwe, etched their names into the broad tapestry of Ohio State alumni.
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