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Summer Commencement

President Diacon Delivers Summer Commencement Address 2025

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

ÂÜÀòÉç 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.

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Lisa O'Connell Receives Her Degree at ÂÜÀòÉç State's August 2025 Ceremony

‘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 ÂÜÀòÉç State, 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 ÂÜÀòÉç State's Class of 2025. 

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A new ÂÜÀòÉç graduate smiles as she holds her diploma during her commencement ceremony. (Photo credit: Bob Christy, ÂÜÀòÉç)

Cheers to the Summer Class of 2025: ÂÜÀòÉç State Celebrates New Graduates

The ÂÜÀòÉç 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. 

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Summer Commencement

ÂÜÀòÉç State Celebrates Newest Graduates at Summer Commencement

ÂÜÀòÉç welcomed more than 1,000 new graduates to its alumni family during the summer commencement ceremony Saturday.

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A new ÂÜÀòÉç graduate smiles as he holds his diploma during his commencement ceremony. (Photo credit: Matthew Brown, ÂÜÀòÉç)

ÂÜÀòÉç State Celebrates Its Newest Graduates With Summer Commencement Ceremony

The ÂÜÀòÉç alumni family will grow by more than 1,000 new graduates as the university holds its summer commencement ceremony on Aug. 10.

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UFM crew restoring and reseeding Manchester Field

IN A FLASH: Tending the Turf

After hosting two commencement ceremonies, Manchester Field is receiving some restorative care. 

Tags: University Facilities Management , Commencement , Spring Commencement , Summer Commencement , Nationally Distinctive

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Ava and Katie Chaney

IN A FLASH: A Proud ÂÜÀòÉç State Staffer and her Grad!

A proud Mom (and ÂÜÀòÉç State employee) shared photos from her daughter's Summer Commencement.

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Scene from Summer Commencement 2023

IN A FLASH: The Summer Class of 2023

ÂÜÀòÉç State's Summer Commencement ceremonies took place on Manchester Field last Saturday. 

Tags: Class of 2023 , Summer Commencement , University News , Community Impact , Student Life , Community & Society

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ÂÜÀòÉç State Commencement Ceremony Aug. 19, 2023

Summer Commencement Ceremonies Celebrate Newest Graduates

The ÂÜÀòÉç 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.

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New ÂÜÀòÉç graduates from the Summer Class of 2022 celebrate together

ÂÜÀòÉç State Celebrates Its Newest Graduates With Summer Commencement Ceremonies

The ÂÜÀòÉç 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.

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