It was a day of pomp and circumstance May 4 on the Athens Campus as Ohio University celebrated the crowning moment in the academic journey of approximately 900 master’s and doctoral students – the 2018 Graduate Commencement ceremony.
The day was filled with smiles and a few tears as members of the Class of 2018 reflected on their achievements and were welcomed into the family of OHIO alumni. Coverage of the ceremony is available here.
Here are some memorable moments from the day:
undefinedOhio University President M. Duane Nellis delivers remarks at his first Graduate Commencement since becoming OHIO’s 21st president in June 2017, telling the Class of 2018: “Whatever your path, each of you has brought unique characteristics and special talents to Ohio University, and you have made our University richer by your presence.”
undefined(From left) Dr. Devika Chawla, a professor in the Scripps College of Communication’s School of Communication Studies and OHIO’s 2017 Outstanding Graduate Faculty Award recipient, poses for a photo with Dr. Susan Burgess, a professor of political science in the College of Arts and Sciences. Dr. Chawla delivered the keynote address at the Graduate Commencement ceremony while Dr. Burgess was named the 2018 Distinguished Professor, OHIO’s highest academic honor, during the ceremony. The event also included the announcement that Dr. Michael Sweeney, a professor in the Scripps College of Communication’s E.W. Scripps School of Journalism and associate director for graduate studies, is the recipient of the 2018 Outstanding Graduate Faculty Award and will be the keynote speaker at the 2019 Graduate Commencement.
undefinedCeCe Chavez waves to those who supported her as she pursued her master of science in recreation and sport sciences.
undefinedJack Marchbanks, who received his doctoral degree in history, is hooded by Dr. Robert Frank, dean of OHIO’s College of Arts and Sciences, and Dr. Robin Muhammad, an associate professor and chair of the Department of African American Studies.
undefinedPresident Nellis congratulates Shrouq Hassan Aleithan on receiving a doctoral degree in physics.
undefinedJada Peterson, who graduated with a master of business administration, poses for a photo with her family outside OHIO’s Convocation Center following the 2018 Graduate Commencement ceremony.