Summer Commencement

‘Think About the Plight of Others Even As You Encounter Your Own Difficulties’
ÇàÄêɬµ¼º½ 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.

‘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 ÇàÄêɬµ¼º½, 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 ÇàÄêɬµ¼º½'s Class of 2025.

Cheers to the Summer Class of 2025: ÇàÄêɬµ¼º½ Celebrates New Graduates
The ÇàÄêɬµ¼º½ 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.

ÇàÄêɬµ¼º½ Celebrates Newest Graduates at Summer Commencement
ÇàÄêɬµ¼º½ welcomed more than 1,000 new graduates to its alumni family during the summer commencement ceremony Saturday.

ÇàÄêɬµ¼º½ Celebrates Its Newest Graduates With Summer Commencement Ceremony
The ÇàÄêɬµ¼º½ alumni family will grow by more than 1,000 new graduates as the university holds its summer commencement ceremony on Aug. 10.

IN A FLASH: Tending the Turf
After hosting two commencment ceremonies, Manchester Field is receiving some restorative care.

IN A FLASH: A Proud ÇàÄêɬµ¼º½ Staffer and her Grad!
A proud Mom (and ÇàÄêɬµ¼º½ employee) shared photos from her daughter's Summer Commencement.

IN A FLASH: The Summer Class of 2023
ÇàÄêɬµ¼º½'s Summer Commencement ceremonies took place on Manchester Field last Saturday.
Summer Commencement Ceremonies Celebrate Newest Graduates
The ÇàÄêɬµ¼º½ 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.

ÇàÄêɬµ¼º½ Celebrates Its Newest Graduates With Summer Commencement Ceremonies
The ÇàÄêɬµ¼º½ 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.