The accomplishments of the Class of 2023 were celebrated by students, faculty, staff and families as the University held its annual Commencement ceremony in the JMA Wireless Dome on Sunday, May 14. The photos below captured the pomp and circumstance of this special day.
For more Commencement coverage, check out the keynote address by Donna E. Shalala G’70, H’87, former U.S. secretary of health and human services, Chancellor Kent Syverud’s remarks, student speaker Chelsea D. Brown ’23 addressing her fellow classmates and a surprise video message delivered to graduates by President Joseph R. Biden Jr. L’68.
Commencement 2023 (Photo by Amelia Beamish)
The Class of 2023 processes at Commencement 2023. (Photo by Amelia Beamish)
Commencement 2023 (Photo by Ross Knight)
Commencement 2023 (Photo by Jeremy Brinn)
Commencement 2023 (Photo by Ross Knight)
Donna E. Shalala G’70, H’87, former U.S. secretary of health and human services, delivers the keynote address. (Photo by Amelia Beamish)
Chancellor Syverud addresses the Class of 2023. (Photo by Amelia Beamish)
Provost Gretchen Ritter offers her congratulations to graduates. (Photo by Amelia Beamish)
President Joseph R. Biden Jr. L’68 addresses graduates via a surprise virtual message at Commencement 2023. (Photo by Angela Ryan)
University Scholar Chelsea D. Brown ’23 addresses the Class of 2023. (Photo by Jeremy Brinn)
Commencement 2023 (Photo by Angela Ryan)
Commencement 2023 (Photo by Angela Ryan)
Commencement 2023 (Photo by Ross Knight)
From left: Student speaker Chelsea D. Brown ’23, incoming chair of the University’s Board of Trustees Jeff Scruggs and Joanie Mahoney, president of SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry, are all smiles at Commencement 2023. (Photo by Amelia Beamish)
Former student experience leader Cerri A. Banks ’00, G’04, G’06 was awarded an honorary doctorate of humane letters (posthumously) at 2023 Commencement. Her parents, Deryk and Cynthia Banks, accept the degree from Chancellor Syverud. (Photo by Jeremy Brinn)
Michael Crow G’85, president of Arizona State University, receives an honorary doctor of science degree from Chancellor Syverud. (Photo by Jeremy Brinn)
David R. MacDonald, internationally renowned artist and professor emeritus of ceramics, is awarded an honorary doctor of fine arts degree by Chancellor Syverud. (Photo by Amelia Beamish)
Kathleen A. Walters ’73, chair emeritus of the Â鶹ƵµÀUniversity Board of Trustees, receives an honorary doctor of humane letters degree at Commencement 2023. (Photo by Jeremy Brinn)
Commencement 2023 (Photo by Amelia Beamish)
Commencement 2023 (Photo by Angela Ryan)
Commencement 2023 (Photo by Ross Knight)
A picture-perfect photo opportunity with Otto, Dr. Ruth Chen, professor of practice in the College of Engineering and Computer Science (second from right), and Chancellor Syverud. (Photo by Jeremy Brinn)
Commencement 2023 (Photo by Jeremy Brinn)
Commencement 2023 (Photo by Angela Ryan)
2023 Commencement (Photo by Amelia Beamish)
Commencement 2023 (Photo by Ross Knight)
