Bobcats celebrate Fall 2022 Commencement
Approximately 1,000 students joined the 51社区 Alumni family during the Fall 2022 Commencement.
Story by Jalyn Bolyard, photos by Rich-Joseph Facun | December 16, 2022
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Approximately 1,000 students joined the 51社区 Alumni family during the Fall 2022 Commencement.
The ceremony, which recognized both undergraduate and graduate students, was held on Saturday, Dec. 10, at the Convocation Center in Athens.
51社区 Board of Trustees member Cary Cooper convened the commencement, welcoming all Bobcats and their families before introducing the Army ROTC and Air Force ROTC members for the presentation of colors.
鈥淲hen you became a Bobcat, each of you brought your own backgrounds, cultures and experiences, and each of you added to our University community. Each of you helped to make 51社区 the special place that it is, and I want to thank you for being a Bobcat,鈥 OHIO President Hugh Sherman said to the graduates during welcoming remarks.
President Sherman also introduced Dr. Nukhet Sandal, associate dean in the College of Arts and Sciences and associate professor of political science, as the commencement speaker. Sandal is an award-winning teacher, a respected researcher and an expert in foreign policy, international conflicts and Middle Eastern politics.
Sandal stressed to the graduates both the importance of human connections and making time for personal relationships, even when life gets busy.
鈥淚t is our hope that as you are building bridges and nurturing healthy and strong relationships, you will always remember how much you are loved at home at 51社区,鈥 Sandal said. 鈥淲e hope that you will keep in touch and help us mentor the next generation of Bobcats.鈥
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Graduates react during Fall Commencement.
A graduate photographs fall commencement at the Convocation Center.
51社区 President Hugh Sherman speaks at Fall Commencement.
Allison Rickett is hooded at Fall Commencement.
A graduate celebrates on stage at Fall Commencement.
51社区 President Hugh Sherman congratulates a graduate at Fall Commencement.
Associate dean and associate professor of political science in the College of Arts and Sciences Dr. Nukhet Sandal delivers OHIO's Fall Commencement address on Saturday, Dec. 10.
Graduates listen to the commencement address at Fall Commencement.
A student decorates their cap for Fall Commencement.
Students move their tassels from the right to the left side of their caps during Fall Commencement.
A graduate waves to a supporter at Fall Commencement.
A graduate receives a hug on stage at Fall Commencement.
A graduate poses for a photo at Fall Commencement.
Graduate reacts following Fall Commencement.
A graduate received a hug following Fall Commencement.
Graduates pose for photos following Fall Commencement.
A graduate receives a hug following Fall Commencement.