More than 550 North Parkers received their diplomas, graduate degrees, and certificates during a celebratory commencement weekend filled with family, friends, and University faculty and staff.
The celebratory weekend began with the Baccalaureate Service, held Friday evening at the historic Fourth Presbyterian Church downtown, and continued Saturday with the undergraduate commencement ceremony, followed in the afternoon by the Graduate and School of Professional Studies Commencement. The day ended with the Seminary Commencement and Consecration Service.
“This indeed is a glorious moment,” President Mary K. Surridge said, in addressing the undergraduates. “Our vision, building on our core institutional identity — Christian, city-centered, and intercultural — is to fashion a university of uncommon character and enduring excellence where faith, learning, and service meet. You are evidence that we are advancing this vision.”
