Xavier University
Graduate Commencement
Welcome to Xavier University's Graduate Commencement Celebration
This momentous occasion marks the culmination of years of hard work, dedication, and growth. Today, we honor the achievements of our graduates, who embody the Jesuit values of excellence, service, and care for others.
Ceremony
Processional
Music provided by Cincinnati Brass Band
Faculty and Staff
Candidates for Degrees
Administration
College Deans, Staff Committee Chair, Faculty Committee Chair
Honorary Degree Recipient
Daniel Jacob Misleh, Doctor of Humanities, honoris causa
Provost and Chief Academic Officer
Rachel A. Chrastil, PhD
Grand Marshal
Dennis D. Long, PhD, Professor, Department of Social Work
President
Colleen M. Hanycz, PhD
Ceremony
Master of Ceremonies
Rachel A. Chrastil, PhD, Provost and Chief Academic Officer
Posting of Colors
Xavier University ROTC Battalion
The National Anthem
Cincinnati Brass Band
Invocation
Ricolette V. Patterson, President, Graduate Student Association
Conferral of Honorary Degree
Colleen M. Hanycz, PhD
Daniel Jacob Misleh, Doctor of Humanities, honoris causa
Katherine E. Loveland, PhD, Co-Chair of Faculty Committee
Presentation of Candidates for Degrees
Rachel A. Chrastil, PhD
Florenz Plassmann, PhD, Dean, College of Arts and Sciences
Terri W. Enslein, EdD, Associate Dean for Graduate Programs, College of Nursing
Amy A. Overman, PhD, Dean, College of Professional Sciences
Marco Pagani, PhD, Dean, Williams College of Business
Conferral of Degrees
Colleen M. Hanycz, PhD
Benediction
Eric M. Sundrup, S.J. ('03), University Chaplain and Vice President for Mission and Ministry
Closing Remarks
Colleen M. Hanycz, PhD
Recessional
Cincinnati Brass Band
Stage Party
Back row (left to right)
Danny Rodriguez, Staff Committee Representative
Steven J. Halm, DO, Founding Dean, Proposed College of Medicine
Terri W. Enslein, EdD, Associate Dean for Graduate Programs, College of Nursing
Florenz Plassmann, PhD, Dean, College of Arts and Sciences
Amy A. Overman, PhD, Dean, College of Professional Sciences
Marco Pagani, PhD, Dean, Williams College of Business
Dennis D. Long, PhD, Professor, Department of Social Work, Grand Marshal
Front row (left to right)
Katherine E. Loveland, Ph.D., Co-Chair of Faculty Committee
Daniel Jacob Misleh, Honorary Degree Recipient
Eric M. Sundrup, S.J. (’03), University Chaplain and Vice President for Mission and Ministry
Rachel A. Chrastil, PhD, Provost and Chief Academic Officer
Colleen M. Hanycz, PhD, President
Name Reader
Daniel E. Otero, PhD, Professor, Department of Mathematics
Countries Represented by Graduates