Doors to the arena will open at 8 a.m. Graduates need to report no later than 9 a.m.
This year’s commencement speaker will be Dr. John Young, professor and associate chair in Marshall’s Department of English and recipient of the Charles E. Hedrick Outstanding Faculty Award. Young, a member of the Marshall faculty since 2000, is recognized for his excellence in teaching and scholarship. His work studies the history of how literary texts have been written, revised and published.
“Commencement is always a moment of pride for the entire Marshall family,” said Marshall University President Brad D. Smith. “It’s a time to celebrate our graduates’ hard work, the faculty who have guided them and the families who have supported them along the way. Dr. Young’s perspective as an educator and artist will be an inspiring highlight of this special day.”
The ceremony will honor graduates from the:
• College of Arts and Media
• College of Education and Professional Development
• College of Engineering and Computer Sciences
• College of Health Professions
• College of Liberal Arts
• College of Science
• Division of Aviation
• Lewis College of Business
• Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine
• School of Pharmacy
• University College
• Master’s and Doctoral programs
Guests attending the ceremony should note that the Marshall Health Network Arena follows clear bag and security screening policies, including metal detector screening and visual bag inspections. For additional details about parking, security procedures, and other commencement information, visit www.marshall.edu/commencement.
For those unable to attend in person, the ceremony will be livestreamed at www.marshall.edu/livestream.