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Summer Commencement

President Diacon Delivers Summer Commencement Address 2025

‘Think ÌÇÐÄVlogÆÆ½â°æ the Plight of Others Even As You Encounter Your Own Difficulties’

ÌÇÐÄVlogÆÆ½â°æ 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 ÌÇÐÄVlogÆÆ½â°æ'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 ÌÇÐÄVlogÆÆ½â°æ, 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 ÌÇÐÄVlogÆÆ½â°æ's Class of 2025. 

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A new ÌÇÐÄVlogÆÆ½â°æ graduate smiles as she holds her diploma during her commencement ceremony. (Photo credit: Bob Christy, ÌÇÐÄVlogÆÆ½â°æ)

Cheers to the Summer Class of 2025: ÌÇÐÄVlogÆÆ½â°æ Celebrates New Graduates

The ÌÇÐÄVlogÆÆ½â°æ 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

ÌÇÐÄVlogÆÆ½â°æ Celebrates Newest Graduates at Summer Commencement

ÌÇÐÄVlogÆÆ½â°æ welcomed more than 1,000 new graduates to its alumni family during the summer commencement ceremony Saturday.

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A new ÌÇÐÄVlogÆÆ½â°æ graduate smiles as he holds his diploma during his commencement ceremony. (Photo credit: Matthew Brown, ÌÇÐÄVlogÆÆ½â°æ)

ÌÇÐÄVlogÆÆ½â°æ Celebrates Its Newest Graduates With Summer Commencement Ceremony

The ÌÇÐÄVlogÆÆ½â°æ 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 ÌÇÐÄVlogÆÆ½â°æ Staffer and her Grad!

A proud Mom (and ÌÇÐÄVlogÆÆ½â°æ 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

ÌÇÐÄVlogÆÆ½â°æ's Summer Commencement ceremonies took place on Manchester Field last Saturday. 

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ÌÇÐÄVlogÆÆ½â°æ Commencement Ceremony Aug. 19, 2023

Summer Commencement Ceremonies Celebrate Newest Graduates

The ÌÇÐÄVlogÆÆ½â°æ 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 ÌÇÐÄVlogÆÆ½â°æ graduates from the Summer Class of 2022 celebrate together

ÌÇÐÄVlogÆÆ½â°æ Celebrates Its Newest Graduates With Summer Commencement Ceremonies

The ÌÇÐÄVlogÆÆ½â°æ 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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