smiling grads

Congratulations Goodwin Graduates!

Congratulations from the Board of Trustees

Se-Min Sohn
The Board of Trustees thanks you for entrusting Goodwin University with shaping your bright futures. You have each taken diverse paths to arrive here, but shared the same sacrifice and persistence required to reach this tremendous milestone. We wish you the best as you pursue the next chapter and beyond in your professional and personal journeys. You are Goodwin Navigators for life, but for now take great pride in this achievement and celebrate this well-deserved moment!
Se-Min Sohn
Chair, Board of Trustees

2024 Commencement ceremony

Valedictorian: Dana Lowes-Hobson
Mace Bearer: Lisa Wisniewski, Faculty Senate President
Veteran Flag Bearer: Gage Biel, Welding Technology
Bell Ceremony: Lisa Wisniewski, Faculty Senate President
Processional: Board of Trustees, Administration, Faculty, and Graduates
Master of Ceremonies: Michael Pardales, Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs
Invocation: Clifford Thermer, Dean of the School of Business, Technology, and Advanced Manufacturing
National Anthem: Shane Davis, B.S. Human Services ’17
Trustees’ Welcome: Se-Min Sohn, Chair, Board of Trustees
President’s Welcome: Mark E. Scheinberg, President

Honorary doctoral degrees

Presentation: Mark E. Scheinberg, President
Recipients: Eriq La Salle
Martha Stone
Elizabeth Horton Sheff
Alex Knopp
Henry M. Zachs
Conferral: Se-Min Sohn, Chair, Board of Trustees
Student Speaker: Armanie Dutes, B.S., Professional Studies

Awarding of degrees and certificates

Conferral:

Michael Pardales, Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs

Clifford Thermer, Dean of the School of Business, Technology, and Advanced Manufacturing

Diana J. LaRocco, Dean of the School of Applied Liberal Arts and Social Sciences

Vivienne Friday, Dean of the School of Nursing and Health Professions

Closing

Please remain seated until the graduates have exited.
Investiture: Mark E. Scheinberg, President
Closing Remarks: Mark E. Scheinberg, President

Please be aware that this ceremony may be recorded for public broadcast.

Restrooms are located throughout the concourse and are ADA accessible.

The First Aid room is located on the Main Concourse level near section 104.

Goodwin University Board of Trustees

Se-Min Sohn,
Chair

Judith Resnick,
Vice Chair

Mark E. Scheinberg,
Secretary

Frank Amodio

Ron Angelo

Ron Buccilli

Michele Bush

Greg Butler

Ed Casares

Marilee DeJohn

James DiMorro,
Student representative

Anthony DiFatta, Jr.

Ethan Foxman

Larry Goldberg

Mary Ann Hanley

Jeffery S. Hoffman

Lee Housley

Jeffery S. Hoffman

Lee Housley

Jacqueline Jacoby

Lionel Lessard

Rev. Dr. Molly Mazey O'Neill Louden

Megan Mehr

Wilfredo Nieves

Richard Shechtman

Judge Alvin Thompson

John Walters

Lisa Wisniewski,
Faculty

Kevin Armata,
Trustee Emeritus

Martin D'Eramo,
Trustee Emeritus

Donna Galluzzo,
Trustee Emeritus

Raymond Madorin,
Trustee Emeritus

Raulio C. Maturano,
Trustee Emeritus

Goodwin Foundation Board of Directors

Ethan Foxman, Chair

Marty Shea, Treasurer

Todd Andrews

Lee Housley

Theodore N. Kaplan, JD, CLU

Rev. Dr. Molly Mazey O’Neill Louden

Jay Maffe

Jay Margnelli

Edwin J. Meyer, Jr.

Judith Resnick

Richard Shechtman

Mark E. Scheinberg