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91³Ô¹ÏÍø celebrated May Commencement ceremonies for more than 1,000 students May 16-17 on the university’s campus in Romeoville.   

The celebration began May 16 with a Mass of Celebration for all the accomplishments of our graduates as well as for the love and support of their families, friends, and educators. All graduates and their families, faculty and staff are invited to attend, regardless of faith tradition.  

The Afternoon Undergraduate Degree Ceremony was held for the College of Business, the College of Education and Social Sciences and degree recipients.  

Drs. Reverend Carlos A. Plazas and Blanca Plazas, founders of St. Augustine College, received an honorary doctorate degree for their selfless, trailblazing dedication to increasing access to education and their remarkable commitment to education along with their extraordinary selflessness in supporting and accompanying students. The married couple was unwavering in collaborating on their endeavors in education, ministry, and service. 

During the ceremony, Nathaly Galvez ’25, Finance, B.A., was recognized with the Father Aquinas Colgan Award. 

Jayme L. Momie ’25, Human Resource Management, B.A., offered the Lasallian Address at both undergraduate ceremonies, sharing insights on the University Misson values and their meaning to their education.   

The Evening Undergraduate Degree Ceremony was held for the College of Aviation, Science and Technology, the College of Nursing and Health Sciences and the College of Humanities, Fine Arts and Communications degree recipients. During the ceremony, earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Mathematics and Computer Science.

Sister Joye Gros, O.P., D.Min., educator and pastoral Leader, received an honorary doctorate degree. The Dominican Sister of Peace, has devoted her life to faith, formation, and service. Her legacy reflects a deep and enduring commitment to the Dominican values of truth, contemplation, and justice. 

On May 17, the Morning Graduate Degree Ceremony was held for the College of Aviation, Science and Technology and the College of Nursing and Health Sciences. It honored students receiving certificates of advanced study, master’s and doctoral degrees, as well as graduates of adult accelerated programs. Simone Tamara Blackwood received a Doctor of Nursing Practice degree. 

The Afternoon Graduate Degree Ceremony was held for the College of Business and College of Education and Social Sciences. Students received doctoral degrees, certificates of advanced study, and master’s degrees, as well as graduates of adult accelerated programs. Angela D. Patterson, Shawn Patrick Alonzo, Sheferaw Mekonen Bezabih, Steven Andrew Torres and Veronica Isabel Diaz received a Doctor of Education degree. 

Recordings of the ceremonies are available at , courtesy of the 91³Ô¹ÏÍø Television Network and Department of Communications.