What
51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ will welcome the newest members to the class of 2017 at its Spring Commencement.
When
Saturday, May 13 at 9 a.m. and 2 p.m.
Where
Thomas & Mack Center at 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ
Details
More than 2,850 undergraduate, graduate and professional students are eligible to participate in this spring’s commencement. Graduates range in age from 19 to 85, and hail from 33 states, the District of Columbia, and 50 foreign countries. Approximately 84 percent of graduates are Nevada residents. Since 1964, 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ has awarded nearly 126,000 degrees.
51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ President Len Jessup will honor a few select graduating students during the ceremony for their outstanding academic and community achievements. During the afternoon ceremony, Jessup will also present , a longtime university supporter and namesake of the Lee Business School, with an honorary doctorate.
Social
Watch the commencement through the event and join in on social media with #51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏGrad. For full ceremony details, visit the commencement website.
Media
Media wanting access to the Thomas & Mack floor must obtain event-specific credentials before commencement by calling the Office of Media Relations at (702) 895-3102.