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Miami University Spring Commencement 2024

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By Miami University
May 22nd, 2024
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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.

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Miami University students prepare for spring commencement at Yager Stadium on May 18.
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Hear graduating senior Alice Senominee, Journalism and Political Science major from Toledo, Ohio, talk about how different this graduation was compared to what she experienced in high school during COVID-19 and about how she’ll miss both her friends and members of the Oxford community.
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Miami University students on the way to spring commencement at Yager Stadium.
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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.

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

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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).

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Miami University students celebrate during the spring commencement ceremony at Yager Stadium.
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Hear graduating senior Luke Greenman, Sport Leadership and Management major from Lakeland, Florida, talk about the exciting celebrations he, his friends, and family members all have planned this year.
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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.
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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 students react during the spring commencement ceremony at Yager Stadium.

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Hear graduating senior Meredith Aliff, a Speech Pathology and Psychology double major from Charleston, West Virginia, talk about what makes Miami and Oxford so special, why she is so sad to leave them behind, and yet why she’s still so excited about the future.
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Miami University students wave to family and friends as they enter for spring commencement at Yager Stadium.
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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.

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

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

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Hear Miami parent Carl Banks from Cleveland talk about how his daughter’s graduation was the best wedding anniversary present he and his wife could have ever received on this special day.
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Family and friends watched the ceremony unfold during Miami's 2024 spring commencement at Yager Stadium.
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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.

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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.

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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.

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Hear Miami parents Kevin Coy and Beth Coy from Dayton talk about how moving and exciting college graduation was this year, especially after their daughter’s high school graduation was canceled four years ago.
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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.

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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.

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

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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.

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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

University Ambassador Dr. Renate Crawford, left, and Nyah Smith, student body president, speak during the commencement ceremony at Yager Stadium.
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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.

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Miami University students celebrate during the commencement ceremony at Yager Stadium.
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Hear Miami parent Dara Aliff, from Charleston, West Virginia, talk about moving her daughter to college during COVID and about all the “awe inspiring” personal changes she’s seen her daughter display during the rest of her four years here.
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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.

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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.

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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.

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

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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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