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Delonte Goodman at his thesis defense.

Two Degrees Completed, on His Way to His Third

Graduate student Delonte Goodman finished his fall semester at ºÚÁÏÉç 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

ºÚÁÏÉç 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: ºÚÁÏÉç 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 ºÚÁÏÉç the Plight of Others Even As You Encounter Your Own Difficulties’

ºÚÁÏÉç 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 ºÚÁÏÉç'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 ºÚÁÏÉç, 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 ºÚÁÏÉç's Class of 2025. 

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

Cheers to the Summer Class of 2025: ºÚÁÏÉç Celebrates New Graduates

The ºÚÁÏÉç 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 ºÚÁÏÉç’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 ºÚÁÏÉç'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 ºÚÁÏÉç! 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

ºÚÁÏÉç Confers Advanced Degrees During Commencement Ceremony

ºÚÁÏÉç 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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