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Miami University Spring Commencement 2024

By Miami University

May 22^nd, 2024

Celebrating the Class of 2024

Nearly 4,100 degree candidates were conferred Saturday, May 18, during Miami University's annual spring commencement ceremony, held at Yager Stadium. University Communications and Marketing's Scott Kissell, Jeff Sabo, Ricardo Treviño, Zachary Burnett, Cameron Johnson, and James Loy captured the day's excitement with photos, video, and audio.

Miami University Spring Commencement 2024

Miami University Spring Commencement 2024

Miami University Spring Commencement 2024

Miami University Spring Commencement 2024

Of the 4,099 degree candidates, there were 3,480 bachelor’s degrees; 419 master’s degrees; 131 certificates; 56 associate degrees; and 13 doctorates awarded.

Miami University President Gregory Crawford greets students during the spring commencement ceremony at Yager Stadium.

The top 10 undergraduate degrees conferred were: Marketing (284), Finance (272), Psychology (209), Biology (148), Nursing (121), Political Science (111), Kinesiology (109), Computer Science (108), Strategic Communications (102), and Supply Chain and Operations (83).

Miami University Spring Commencement 2024

Miami University Spring Commencement 2024

Miami University's 2024 spring commencement ceremony was held May 18 at Yager Stadium.

Miami University's 2024 spring commencement ceremony was held May 18 at Yager Stadium.

Degree candidates represented 43 states and 23 countries. A total of 14.9% of students earning a bachelor’s degree will graduate with cum laude honors, 10% magna cum laude, and 5.7% summa cum laude. For associate degree recipients, 7.1% will graduate with cum laude honors and 3.6% magna cum laude.

Miami University students react during the spring commencement ceremony at Yager Stadium.

Miami University Spring Commencement 2024

Miami University Spring Commencement 2024

Miami University's 2024 spring commencement ceremony was held May 18 at Yager Stadium.

Miami University's 2024 spring commencement ceremony was held May 18 at Yager Stadium.

Yager Stadium hosted Miami University's spring commencement on May 18.

Miami University Spring Commencement 2024

Miami University Spring Commencement 2024

Miami University's 2024 spring commencement ceremony was held May 18 at Yager Stadium.

Miami University's 2024 spring commencement ceremony was held May 18 at Yager Stadium.

Miami University's 2024 spring commencement ceremony was held May 18 at Yager Stadium.

Miami University's 2024 spring commencement ceremony was held May 18 at Yager Stadium.

Miami University's 2024 spring commencement ceremony was held May 18 at Yager Stadium.

Miami University's 2024 spring commencement ceremony was held May 18 at Yager Stadium.

Miami University's 2024 spring commencement ceremony was held May 18 at Yager Stadium.

Brian Niccol, 1996 Miami graduate, delivered the commencement address. Niccol is the chairman and CEO of Chipotle Mexican Grill.

Brian Niccol '96, chairman and CEO of Chipotle Mexican Grill, delivered the spring commencement address on May 18 at Yager Stadium.

Niccol was one of four Honorary Doctorate of Humane Letters degree recipients, along with David Dafoe '84, Sharon Draper M.A. '73, and Tom Smith '50.

David Dafoe '84 received an honorary degree during the May 18 commencement ceremony.

Sharon Draper M.A. 73 received an honorary degree during the May 18 commencement ceremony.

Tom Smith '50 received an honorary degree during the May 18 commencement ceremony.

University Ambassador Dr. Renate Crawford speaks during the May 18 spring commencement ceremony at Yager Stadium.

Nyah Smith, student body president, speaks during Miami University's 2024 spring commencement ceremony May 18 at Yager Stadium.

Miami University's 2024 spring commencement ceremony was held May 18 at Yager Stadium.

Miami University Spring Commencement 2024

Miami University Spring Commencement 2024

Miami University's 2024 spring commencement ceremony was held May 18 at Yager Stadium.

Miami University's 2024 spring commencement ceremony was held May 18 at Yager Stadium.

Miami University's 2024 spring commencement ceremony was held May 18 at Yager Stadium.

Miami University's 2024 spring commencement ceremony was held May 18 at Yager Stadium.

Watch the video

Enjoy this video recap from Miami University's 2024 spring commencement ceremony.

Footnotes

Photos by Scott Kissell, Jeff Sabo, and Ricardo Treviño; video by Zachary Burnett and Cameron Johnson; and audio by James Loy of University Communications and Marketing.

FootNotes

Photos by Scott Kissell, Jeff Sabo, and Ricardo Treviño; video by Zachary Burnett and Cameron Johnson; and audio by James Loy of University Communications and Marketing.

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