Podcasts about spring commencement

Sister J. Anette Dennis, the first counselor in the Relief Society General Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, spoke to the graduating students of BYU-Idaho on July 25, 2024, about keeping their eternal destination in mind as they leave BYU-Idaho.

Dr. J. Marshall Shepherd is a leading international expert in weather and climate. Dr. Shepherd was the 2013 President of American Meteorological Society (AMS), the nation's largest and oldest professional/science society in the atmospheric and related sciences. Dr. Shepherd is Director of the University of Georgia's  (UGA) Atmospheric Sciences Program and Full Professor in the Department of Geography. He is the Georgia Athletic Association Distinguished Professor of Geography and Atmospheric Sciences. Dr. Shepherd is also the host of The Weather Channel's Award-Winning Sunday talk show Weather Geeks, a pioneering Sunday talk show on national television dedicated to science and contributor to Forbes Magazine. In 2014, Ted Turner and his Captain Planet Foundation honored Dr. Shepherd with its Protector of the Earth Award. Prior recipients include Erin Brockovich and former EPA Administrator Lisa Jackson. He is also the 2015 Recipient of the Association of American Geographers (AAG) Media Achievement award, the Florida State University Grads Made Good Award and the UGA Franklin College of Arts and Sciences Sandy Beaver Award for Excellence in Teaching. In 2015, Dr. Shepherd was invited to moderate the White House Champions for Change event. Prior to UGA, Dr. Shepherd spent 12 years as a Research Meteorologist at NASA-Goddard Space Flight Center and was Deputy Project Scientist for the Global Precipitation Measurement (GPM) mission, a multi-national space mission that launched in 2014.  President Bush honored him on May 4th 2004 at the White House with the Presidential Early Career Award for pioneering scientific research in weather and climate science. Dr. Shepherd is a Fellow of the American Meteorological Society. Two national magazines, the AMS, and Florida State University have also recognized Dr. Shepherd for his significant contributions. In 2016, Dr. Shepherd was the Spring Commencement speaker at his 3-time Alma Mater, Florida State University and was recently selected for an SEC Academic Leadership Fellows program.Support the show

The MYAC in Pocatello is participating in the "Independence from Hunger" food drive, Rexburg's annual Renaissance Faire starts today, and Elder David A. Bednar will be the 2023 Spring Commencement speaker at BYU-Idaho.

GDP Script/ Top Stories for Sunday May 14th Publish Date: May 12th Friday From the Henssler Financial Studio Welcome to the Gwinnett Daily Post Podcast Today is Sunday May 14th , and happy 40th birthday to longtime NFL rusher Frank Gore ***Gore highlight****   I'm Bruce Jenkins and here are your top stories presented by Mall of Georgia Chrysler Dodge Jeep Gwinnett Technical College sees record number of graduates during spring commencement House Majority Leader Chuck Efstration says work ongoing to get antisemitism, other key bills passed And Explore Gwinnett highlights the hospitality industry during National Travel and Tourism Week   We'll have all this and more on the Gwinnett Daily Post podcast.  Commercial  MOG   Story 1. GTC   Gwinnett Technical College held a record-breaking graduation ceremony, awarding over 600 degrees, diplomas, and certificates to its Class of 2023. Despite facing numerous challenges, including financial hardships and familial responsibilities, the graduates demonstrated resilience and perseverance. Keynote Speaker Bob Mackey, president and CEO of the Boys and Girls Club of North Central Georgia, encouraged graduates to take the necessary steps to achieve their personalized success, regardless of the size of each step. While some graduates will immediately enter the workforce, Gwinnett Tech also highlighted its transfer agreements with other higher learning institutions across Georgia, allowing students to pursue further education. Gwinnett Tech offers 21 programs with industry-specific accreditations and boasts accreditation from the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.   STORY 2:  Bills   Leaders in the Georgia House of Representatives are working to get the state Senate to pass significant bills, which include antisemitism, tenant rights legislation, and mental health reform, during the legislative off-season. Despite these bills having stalled in the Senate earlier this year, they are still technically alive until the end of the 2024 legislative session. The antisemitism legislation, in particular, builds on hate crimes legislation passed a few years ago and will give prosecutors the means to determine whether there was discriminatory antisemitic intent in a crime. The Safe at Home Act would address landlords who rent out uninhabitable properties, while mental health reform efforts will continue next year.   Story 3: Explore   Explore Gwinnett officials say that tourism has a significant impact on Gwinnett County's economy. There are over 100 hotels in the county and more than 10,000 jobs in the hospitality industry. Travel and tourism generate over $83 million in state and local tax revenues, and tourists collectively spend nearly $1 billion during their visits. Gwinnett County officials are highlighting the attractions they have to draw visitors, including sports teams, craft breweries, restaurants, and landmarks. The revenue generated by tourism also helps reduce tax obligations for local residents. This week, Gwinnett County is recognizing National Travel and Tourism Week.   Commercial  Peggy Slappey Commercial  Tom Wages - then Obits         STORY 4:Williams   Former CEO of the Gwinnett County Convention and Visitors Bureau, Preston Williams, received an unexpected birthday present in the form of a new park bearing his name. The Preston C. Williams Gateway Park features an elevated boardwalk and wetlands connecting the Gas South Convention Center and Theatre to Sugarloaf Parkway and Satellite Boulevard. Williams was recognized for his 26 years of service to the CVB, during which he oversaw the recently completed expansion of the Gas South District, which included doubling the convention space and installing a new outdoor gathering lawn. The expansion also included a refurbishment of the existing ballroom and Gas South Theatre.   Story 5: Titles   Gwinnett County won three state titles in the Class AAA State Track and Field Championships at Hugh Mills Stadium. Hebron Christian's Kayla Lane won the discus event with a throw of 123 feet, 1 inch, while Owen Anderson won the boys pole vault with a height of 15-1, setting a school record. Wesleyan's girls won the 3,200-meter relay, and their boys team got a runner-up finish from Jamie Tremble in the triple jump event. The championship team featured Julie Anne Bush, Abigail Glover, Kyra Brubaker, and Anne McSweeney.…..more sports in a moment   Commercial: Lawrenceville -Ingles 4   Story 6: More winners   Gwinnett athletes won five state titles on Thursday at the Class AAAAAAA State Track and Field Championships held at McEachern. Dacula jumper Danah Nembhard won two state titles in the high jump at 5-6 and in the triple jump at 40-9, which is a top-25 U.S. mark. Mill Creek's Joseph Alexander won the boys long jump with a top-25 U.S. performance of 24 feet, 3 3/4 inches. Buford's Jaci Wright won the girls long jump, and Archer's Christianne Akintayo took first in the girls shot put. The event will continue over the next few days with more Gwinnett athletes competing.   Story 7: Positive   Two seniors from Gwinnett County, Abby Graeser and Anna Kennedy, were honored with Positive Athlete Georgia statewide awards for their respective sports on Thursday. Graeser won the girls soccer award while Kennedy won for softball. Positive Athlete Georgia recognizes young athletes who have shown resilience in overcoming adversity, have given back to their schools and communities, or have a positive attitude that inspires others. There was one winner in each sport, and 32 athletes were recognized statewide in Georgia. We'll be back in a minute. GCPS Ed Connect - Henssler 60 Thanks again for listening to today's Gwinnett Daily Post podcast. Giving you important news about your community and telling great stories are what we do. Did you know over 50% of Americans listen to podcasts weekly? 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Gwinnett Technical College held a record-breaking graduation ceremony, awarding over 600 degrees, diplomas, and certificates to its Class of 2023. Despite facing numerous challenges, including financial hardships and familial responsibilities, the graduates demonstrated resilience and perseverance. Keynote Speaker Bob Mackey, president and CEO of the Boys and Girls Club of North Central Georgia, encouraged graduates to take the necessary steps to achieve their personalized success, regardless of the size of each step. While some graduates will immediately enter the workforce, Gwinnett Tech also highlighted its transfer agreements with other higher learning institutions across Georgia, allowing students to pursue further education. Gwinnett Tech offers 21 programs with industry-specific accreditations and boasts accreditation from the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges. Henssler Financial www.hensslerkennesaw.comEngineered Solutions of Georgia www.esogrepair.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, we look at Spring Commencement, and how to plan for Summer and Fall. Guests: Shantay Grays, Ed.D. Vice Chancellor of Student Services Shar-day Campbell Manager for Enrollment, Communications, and Social Media  Donald Parker, MD Inclusive Access Coordinator Web Links: hccs.edu/commencement   hccs.edu/live hccs.edu/now https://www.hccs.edu/resources-for/current-students/hcc-textbook-saving-program/   #graduation #summersemester #fallsemester #registration #textbooks

LEXINGTON, Ky. (May 2, 2023) – This spring, UK is celebrating nearly 6,000 degrees conferred by the Board of Trustees, with more than 4,000 of those expected to cross the stage of Rupp Arena during commencement ceremonies.  On this episode of Behind the Blue, we once again spotlight a few of those graduates to talk about their time here at UK, the memories they'll take with them, and how they're prepared to move ahead and make the most of what they've learned. Sarah Holmes, from Louisville, is an international studies major with a Spanish minor, graduating from the UK College of Arts and Sciences. During her time at UK, she served as president of the Model United Nations Club, after she and her classmates, with support of faculty in UK International Studies, worked to reestablish the organization after it shut down during the COVID-19 pandemic.  Model UN is an educational experience in which students represent delegates from member states of the United Nations in a simulation of the UN General Assembly. Students work with other delegations to debate and collaborate on solutions for pressing and complex global issues surrounding topics such as conflict, poverty, climate action, gender inequality, global health and more.  In addition to this, Holmes has also utilized her Spanish-speaking skills through study abroad and an internship with the non-profit Community Response Coalition of Kentucky (CRCKY), serving vulnerable populations in the Lexington community. She plans to attend the UK Patterson School of Diplomacy and International Commerce in the fall. AJ Miller, from Jackson, Kentucky, is graduating with a degree in Russian studies and minors in criminology and international studies. During his time at UK, he was very active in international studies, residing in UK's International Village, a living learning program that supports international students, and had aspirations to study abroad in Russia, until the Russian invasion of Ukraine made that goal no longer possible.  Adding to his challenges, Miller and his family were impacted by the flooding in Eastern Kentucky last year. The International Center at UK supported Miller during this difficult time, helping him navigate the hurdles set before him. He went on to eventually study abroad in Latvia and is grateful for the support he received at UK to still achieve his goal of studying abroad. "Behind the Blue" is available on iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher and Spotify. Become a subscriber to receive new episodes of “Behind the Blue” each week. UK's latest medical breakthroughs, research, artists and writers will be featured, along with the most important news impacting the university. For questions or comments about this or any other episode of "Behind the Blue," email BehindTheBlue@uky.edu or tweet your question with #BehindTheBlue. Transcripts for this or other episodes of Behind the Blue can be downloaded from the show's blog page. To discover what's wildly possible at the University of Kentucky, click here.

The Idaho Youth Ranch is building a new building, a ricocheting bullet grazed a husband and wife in their car, and BYU-Idaho will hold its Spring Commencement ceremony.

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The University of Alabama awarded some 5,860 degrees during its spring commencement ceremonies April 30-May 2. Dekendra Davis, Jackson: Bachelor of Science in Nursing. Sara Dumas, Jackson: Bachelor of Arts in Communication & Information Sciences. Vivian Gilmore, Grove Hill: Master of Business Administration. Payti Harrison, Jackson: Bachelor of Science in Human Environmental Sciences. Darius Kilpatrick, Thomasville: Bachelor of Arts. Khaliyah Malone, Dickinson: Bachelor of Science in Commerce & Business Administration. Morgan Newton, Grove Hill: Bachelor of Arts. Rebekah Presswood, Thomasville: Bachelor of Music. Steven Sheffield, Jackson: Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering. Andrew Wade, Jackson: Bachelor of Science in Mechanical...Article Link

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This week, Dale Hartenburg, assistant vice president for Campus Services, stops by the studio to update us on a very hot topic — GRADUATION. He also tells us the temporary plan for parking as campus slowly reopens. Watch the 2020 Spring Commencement ceremony at 10 a.m. Saturday, May 30 at www.augusta.edu/livestream. For more information, please visit www.jagwire.augusta.edu.

HOW DO YOU REACP THE 2019-20 SEASON for Dragon Athletics…that's what AD Doug Peters is going to try to do in under 15minutes during this, our final episode of the MSUM Dragon Podcast for the academic year. Please don't cry…I'll miss you too. BUT we're not done!!! Today, the day before Spring Commencement day…we recap the season with our guest…AD Doug Peters!

HOW DO YOU REACP THE 2019-20 SEASON for Dragon Athletics…that’s what AD Doug Peters is going to try to do in under 15minutes during this, our final episode of the MSUM Dragon Podcast for the academic year. Please don’t cry…I’ll miss you too. BUT we’re not done!!! Today, the day before Spring Commencement day…we recap the season with our guest…AD Doug Peters!

HARLINGEN, Texas - The UTRGV School of Medicine will graduate its charter Class of 2020 in a virtual Spring Commencement ceremony at 10 a.m. Saturday, May 9.In the attached audio, Dr. John H. Krouse, dean of the UTRGV School of Medicine and UTRGV’s executive vice president for Health Affairs, acknowledged that no one could have envisaged the school’s first graduation class to be held “virtually.”The virtual ceremony will include messages from Krouse, along with Kevin P. Eltife, chair of the UT System Board of Regents; Dr. Nolan Perez, regent of the UT System; James B. Milliken, chancellor of the UT System; and UTRGV President Guy Bailey. The keynote address will be delivered by Dr. Kenneth Shine, former executive vice chancellor for Health Affairs for the UT System.Krouse said the ceremony has been created to celebrate the wonderful accomplishments of the UTRGV School of Medicine’s inaugural class.“As they take the next step in their medical careers, it is our honor to take part in this historic event. This commencement officially sends off our first class of medical students, and they will proudly carry the UTRGV name across the country as they enter residency training. This ceremony represents the success of the School of Medicine, and includes the faculty, administration, students and community who have dedicated so much to this program.”Krouse said that for the virtual ceremony, students will log onto a designated Commencement 2020 webpage starting at 10 a.m. Saturday. He said they will hear messages from UTRGV leadership and special speakers and will hear their names called to virtually receive their degrees.The link is open to the public and anyone interested in watching the ceremony will be able to access it online at UTRGV.edu/SOMGrad.Dr. Leonel Vela, the School of Medicine’s senior associate dean for Educational Resources and senior associate vice president for Education, said this virtual commencement event will be unique to accommodate the need for physical distancing during the COVID-19 pandemic.“We understand that this year’s graduation celebrations will be different,” Vela said. “But we definitely want to celebrate the achievements of the School of Medicine’s Charter Class of 2020. We want to share the pride and joy of the graduates’ families and friends, the faculty, and the university and Valley communities.”To watch UTRGV’s School of Medicine virtual commencement ceremony, log on to UTRGV.edu/SOMGrad.

www.GoodMorningGwinnett.com Georgia Gwinnett College said the decision came as the college continues to follow the guidance put forward by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Georgia Department of Public Health and the University System of Georgia regarding closings and other matters to allow for further state assessment of COVID-19.Spring commencement was originally scheduled to take place May 14. Students will still be able to graduate, consistent with academic standards, and GGC plans to release details about the rescheduled event.GGC also announced the investiture of Jann Joseph as GGC’s third president that was scheduled for April 24 has also been canceled and will be rescheduled for a later date.GGC joins a string of USG school cancelling their spring commencementsUniversity of Georgia President Jere Morehead made the cancelation official in an email issued to faculty, staff and students on Tuesday. The Athens-based university said the University System of Georgia instructed its 26 member schools to cancel all public events for the remainder of the semester. The spring commencement was scheduled for May 8. "We realize that the cancellation of many of these activities is extremely disappointing — particularly the cancellation of Spring Commencement on Friday, May 8, 2020," the email said. "Therefore, we are exploring other ways to honor our graduates and will communicate when those plans are known. These decisions are not made lightly, but with the best interests of our campus community and our students’ families and loved ones in mind."The letter said the students will still be able to graduate consistent with academic standards and online versions of other events were being developed.SOURCE: www.GwinnettDailyPost.com #GwinnettCountyPodcast, #Podcast, #DailyHoroscope

In the first episode of the COVID-19 edition of Lantern Lites, host Kevin Lapka is joined by Lantern reporters Owen Milnes and Sarah Szilagy, managing editor for content Abhi Bararia and communications manager for student life Dave Issacs. The group discusses the decision made by the university to postpone spring commencement and the further impact of the decision on the Ohio State community.

The state of our climate and the advancement of global warming is top of mind these days. It's in the news. Just this week, crowds in the millions, around the world united (#strikeforclimate) to show our political leaders the urgency and importance of the issue. Teenage activist, Greta Thunberg addressed the United Nations in an impassioned speech some days ago demanding that our leaders rise to the occasion and wake up. On this episode, Dr. J. Marshall Shepherd -- former NASA research meteorologist and deputy project scientist -- who is currently the Distinguished Professor and Director of the Atmospheric Sciences program at the University of Georgia, echoes the severity of the climate crisis. He explains what science is predicting and brings clarity to what most of us don't understand.   Tune in to get the full conversation and learn about: Leadership lessons from NASA State of the climate crisis Global warming What science predicts Sea levels rising Weather modeling Changes we can expect as a result of climate change What you can do to help Dr. J. Marshall Shepherd's biography: Dr. J. Marshall Shepherd is a leading international expert in weather and climate and is the Georgia Athletic Association Distinguished Professor of Geography and Atmospheric Sciences at the University of Georgia.  Dr. Shepherd was the 2013 President of American Meteorological Society (AMS), the nation’s largest and oldest professional/science society in the atmospheric and related sciences. Dr. Shepherd serves as Director of the University of Georgia’s (UGA) Atmospheric Sciences Program and Full Professor in the Department of Geography where he is Associate Department Head. Dr. Shepherd is also the host of The Weather Channel’s Award-Winning Sunday talk show Weather Geeks, a pioneering Sunday talk show on national television dedicated to science and a contributor to Forbes Magazine. In 2018, he was honored with the AMS Helmut Landsberg Award for his research on the urban weather-climate system and the UGA First Year Odyssey Seminary Faculty Teaching Award. In 2017, he received the AMS Brooks Award, a high honor within the field of meteorology. Ted Turner and his Captain Planet Foundation honored Dr. Shepherd in 2014 with its Protector of the Earth Award. Prior recipients include Erin Brockovich and former EPA Administrator Lisa Jackson. He is also the 2015 Recipient of the Association of American Geographers (AAG) Media Achievement award, the Florida State University Grads Made Good Award and the UGA Franklin College of Arts and Sciences Sandy Beaver Award for Excellence in Teaching. In 2015, Dr. Shepherd was invited to moderate the White House Champions for Change event. Prior to UGA, Dr. Shepherd spent 12 years as a Research Meteorologist at NASA-Goddard Space Flight Center and was Deputy Project Scientist for the Global Precipitation Measurement (GPM) mission, a multi-national space mission that launched in 2014. President Bush honored him on May 4th 2004 at the White House with the Presidential Early Career Award for pioneering scientific research in weather and climate science.  Dr. Shepherd is a Fellow of the American Meteorological Society. Two national magazines, the AMS, and Florida State University have also recognized Dr. Shepherd for his significant contributions. In 2016, Dr. Shepherd was the Spring Commencement speaker at his 3-time Alma Mater, Florida State University and was recently selected for the prestigious SEC Academic Leadership Fellows program. Dr. Shepherd is frequently sought as an expert on weather, climate, and remote sensing. He routinely appears on CBS Face The Nation, NOVA, The Today Show, CNN, Fox News, The Weather Channel and several others. His TedX Atlanta Talk on “Slaying Climate Zombies” is one of the most viewed climate lectures on YouTube. Dr. Shepherd is also frequently asked to advise key leaders at NASA, the White House, Congress,

Chapel Hill was bustling with graduates and their supporters over the weekend as Carolina celebrated more than 6,000 students who are prepared to take on the biggest problems around the world. With words of advice from Interim Chancellor Kevin M. Guskiewicz and alumni Ramesh Raskar and Jonathan Reckford, the graduates turned their tassels and became Carolina alumni at Doctoral Hooding and Spring Commencement. This episode of Well Said captures the excitement of Commencement weekend and the thoughtful advice graduates received before heading out on their next adventures.

Carolina’s Spring Commencement will take place on May 13 in Kenan Stadium with more than 6,000 students graduating with bachelor’s, master’s, doctoral or professional degrees. Among those graduates will be Damian Walker, a senior who majored in political science and minored in the Shuford Program in Entrepreneurship. The first-generation student and Carolina Covenant Scholar spent his four years at UNC-Chapel Hill exploring the possibilities of entrepreneurship. In this week’s episode, we talk with Walker about graduation, his plans after college and what Carolina means to him.

On May 14, Alexis Miller will be one of the more than 600 first-generation college students to graduate from Carolina at the Spring Commencement. It wasn't the easiest path to graduation but with a little help from Carolina Firsts, Miller will become the first person in her family to receieve a college degree. In this week's episode, we talk about the upcoming Spring Commencement and the Carolina Firsts program with Miller, the president of the Carolina Firsts student organization.

文稿请去今天微信头条查询，荔枝里面放不下~正式演讲从第四分钟开始~Thank you. Thank you very much. President Turner, thanks. Members of the Board of Trustees, Provost Ludden, faculty, staff, distinguished guests, parents, and—most importantly—the Class of 2015. (Applause.) Thank you for your warm welcome, and I appreciate the invitation to be with you.You know, when I mentioned this speech to some pals, they were surprised I was going to give it. (Laughter.) I haven&`&t given a commencement address since leaving office. You know, my decision is quite practical. So I got a call from my landlord - (laughter) - Gerald Turner. (Laughter.) Rather than raising the rent or threatening to withhold our security deposit - (laughter) - I was relieved to hear President Turner ask if I believed in free speech. (Applause.) I said yeah. He said, "Perfect. Here&`&s your chance to give one." (Laughter and applause.)As a proud member of the SMU community, I am honored to be here – truly honored – to deliver the 100th Spring Commencement address. I admire President Turner&`&s persuasiveness - (laughter) - and leadership. He runs a fantastic university. (Applause.) It is dynamic, diverse, and destined for continued excellence. He has assembled a strong administrative team. He is supported by engaged alumni, and he has an outstanding Board of Trustees.I&`&m fortunate to know many of the trustees. (Laughter.) Well, for example I&`&m good friends with the Chairman, Mike Boone. And there&`&s one trustee I know really well - (laughter) -a proud graduate of the SMU Class of 1968 who went on to become our nation&`&s greatest First Lady. (Applause.) Do me a favor and don&`&t tell Mother. (Laughter.) I know how much the trustees love and care for this great university. I see it firsthand when I attend the Bring-Your-Spouse-Night Dinners. (Laughter.)I also get to drop by classes on occasion. I am really impressed by the intelligence and energy of the SMU faculty. I want to thank you for your dedication and thank you for sharing your knowledge with your students.

More than 6000 undergraduate, graduate and professional students received their degrees during Spring Commencement of 2013 at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Watch the full ceremony, complete with the commencement address from America Online co-founder and Revolution CEO Steve Case, the awarding of an honorary degree to author Mary Pope Osborne and a performance by UNC's Clef Hangers.

Singing “The Eyes of Texas” and holding their horns up high, hundreds of Longhorns stood beneath the glowing Tower this weekend, watching the bursting technicolor fireworks that signaled the end of their time at UT through misty eyes. The 130th Spring Commencement of The University of Texas at Austin was a bittersweet moment for the 8,358 students receiving their bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degrees. Following two days of individual recognition by UT’s colleges and schools, the university-wide ceremony — held in the Main Mall on Saturday evening — marked the end of one journey and the beginning of another.

Singing “The Eyes of Texas” and holding their horns up high, hundreds of Longhorns stood beneath the glowing Tower this weekend, watching the bursting technicolor fireworks that signaled the end of their time at UT through misty eyes. The 130th Spring Commencement of The University of Texas at Austin was a bittersweet moment for the 8,358 students receiving their bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degrees. Following two days of individual recognition by UT’s colleges and schools, the university-wide ceremony — held in the Main Mall on Saturday evening — marked the end of one journey and the beginning of another.

Nearly 5700 undergraduate, graduate and professional students received their degrees during Spring Commencement of 2012 at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Watch the full ceremony, complete with the commencement address from New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg, the awarding of an honorary degree to musician Branford Marsalis and a performance by UNC's Clef Hangers.

The University of Oregon celebrated spring commencement on Monday, June 18, with 5,015 graduates receiving 5,233 degrees. The spring celebration of UO graduates began with an academic parade, called Duck Walk, followed by our University Graduation in Matthew Knight Arena. Following the University Graduation ceremony, each student attended a special ceremony dependent upon the graduate’s major.

Attorney Arlinda Locklear encourged the 2012 graduating class at the College of Charleston to consider a life dedicated to public service. View photos. “There is great work to be done in many fields,” said Locklear. “ I daresay there is a field of public service perfectly suited to every member of the 2012 graduating class. As you leave the College and embark on your life’s work, you have a responsibility to consider and an opportunity to enjoy the rewards of a life in public service.” A 1973 graduate of the College of Charleston, Locklear began her career as an attorney at the Native American Rights Fund. During her 35-year career in federal Indian law, she has represented tribes throughout the country in federal and state courts on treaty claims to water and land, taxation disputes with states and local authorities, reservation boundary issues, and federal recognition of tribes. In 1984, Locklear appeared before the U.S. Supreme Court, where she successfully challenged South Dakota’s authority to prosecute a Native American for on-reservation conduct. In doing so, she was the first Native American woman to appear before the Court.

Dr. Richard Besser delivered the commencement address. Dr. Besser is the ABC News senior health and medical editor, providing medical analysis and commentary for all ABC News broadcasts and platforms. He came to ABC News in 2009 from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention where he was responsible for all of CDC’s public health emergency preparedness and emergency response activities. During his commencement address, Dr. Besser encouraged the graduates to pursue their dreams. “If you are lucky enough to have something you are passionate about, don’t let it go,” Dr. Besser told the Class of 2011.

Highlights from the 2012 University of Texas at Austin Commencement featuring the Longhorn Band and a spectacular fireworks display.

President P. George Benson urged graduates to build their brand and challenged them to figure out what they have to contribute to society.

Nearly 2,300 students graduated from the College of Charleston on May 8, 2010. Marco Cavazzoni, vice president and general manager of Final Assembly and Delivery at Boeing Company in Charleston, gave the commencement address.

Ronald Tschetter, the national director of the Peace Corps was the commencement speaker for the College of Charleston Spring Graduation Ceremonies on May 10, 2008.

Nearly 2,300 students graduated from the College of Charleston on May 8, 2010. Marco Cavazzoni, vice president and general manager of Final Assembly and Delivery at Boeing Company in Charleston, gave the commencement address.

Jeff Raikes leads the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation's efforts to promote equity for all people around the world. Before joining the foundation, Raikes was a member of the Microsoft Corp.'s senior leadership team, setting strategy and direction for the company. Raikes was president of the Microsoft Business Division. He previously served as group vice president of the Worldwide Sales and Support Group, where he was responsible for providing strategic leadership for Microsoft's sales, marketing, and service initiatives. Before that, he served as senior vice president of Microsoft North America. Jeff Raikes joined Microsoft in 1981 as a product manager and was instrumental in driving Microsoft's applications marketing strategy. Promoted to director of applications marketing in 1984, Raikes was the chief strategist behind the company's success in graphical applications for the Apple Macintosh and the Microsoft Windows operating system and the creation of the Microsoft Office suite of productivity applications. Before joining Microsoft, he was a software development manager at Apple Computer Inc.

Charlotte Beers-Beadleston, Queen of Branding and one of Fortunes most powerful women in America, spoke at the spring 2009 graduations on May 9.

President P. George Benson urged graduates to build their brand and challenged them to figure out what they have to contribute to society.

Speaker Norman Radow‚ CEO‚ Radco and chairman‚ KSU Foundation addresses the graduation class of Spring 2009. This Spring Commencement was a part of a week long ceremony with more than 1,900 students to graduate from Kennesaw State. This is the first ceremony among three others this week, including its first graduate degree−only ceremony and the graduation of 20 Chinese government officials earning Master of Public Administration (M.P.A.) degrees. In all‚ more than 1‚996 students will be receiving degrees this spring. Graduates from the College of Humanities and Social Sciences‚ the Bagwell College of Education‚ the WellStar College of Health and Human Services‚ the Coles College of Business‚ the College of Science and Mathematics‚ the College of the Arts‚ the University College and the Graduate College

New exhibits on display, Spring Commencement 2008, OSU Golf Big 12 Championships and Chapters events.