Nazareth College celebrates 95th Commencement ceremonies on campus, May 13 and 14
Rochester, NY (05/11/2022) — WHAT: Nazareth College is celebrating the Class of 2022 at its 95th Commencement ceremonies in the Golisano Training Center on campus. Each of the ceremonies will be livestreamed; see Commencement 2022.
Ruth B. Turner, a champion of children and families who supervises education in the state as a member of the Board of Regents is Nazareth's Commencement speaker. Turner, a Nazareth alumna, is an educator and a social worker committed to the principles of restorative practice, diversity, equity, and inclusion. She earned her bachelor's degree in social work from Nazareth and the College will give Turner the honorary degree of Doctor of Humane Letters during Commencement. Read more about Turner's career.
A total of 993 students (both undergraduate and graduate) earned degrees in the 2021-2022 academic year. The Class of 2022 hails from 22 states and as far away as China. Read more about some members of Nazareth's Class of 2022.
WHEN: Friday, May 13, 6 p.m. - graduate ceremony
Saturday, May 14, 10 a.m. and 2 p.m - undergraduate ceremonies
WHERE: Golisano Training Center | Nazareth College
MEDIA: You are welcome to attend the Friday night or Saturday ceremonies
**Please call PR Officer Julie Long at (585) 781-8186 if you are coming and she will give you specific parking instructions
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