June 2018

Commencements have wrapped up at our member college for another academic year, but we asked our 17 members colleges to share a photo or two of their favorite moments from the big day. We hope you enjoy them as much as we do. And to all our graduates — well done! 

The traditional Augsburg University commencement procession begins from the quad to Si Melby.
The traditional Augsburg University commencement procession begins from the quad to Si Melby.
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Some Auggies decorated their grad caps to dedicate their graduation milestone to their parents.
Some Auggies decorated their grad caps to dedicate their graduation milestone to their parents.
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Bethany Lutheran College spring commencement 2018
Bethany Lutheran College spring commencement 2018
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Bethany Lutheran College spring commencement 2018
Bethany Lutheran College spring commencement 2018
 
Graduating students from the Bethel University Inclusive Learning and Development (BUILD) program, a two-year postsecondary, residential program for students with physical and intellectual disabilities.
Graduating students from the Bethel University Inclusive Learning and Development (BUILD) program, a two-year postsecondary, residential program for students with physical and intellectual disabilities.
 
Two graduating students from Bethel University take a selfie as they line up for commencement.
Two graduating students from Bethel University take a selfie as they line up for commencement.
 
Carleton College in Northfield celebrated its 144th commencement June 9, 2018, awarding 488 Bachelor of Arts degrees to the class of 2018.
Carleton College in Northfield celebrated its 144th commencement June 9, 2018, awarding 488 Bachelor of Arts degrees to the class of 2018.
 
The 2018 College of Saint Benedict graduating class included 505 women, the third-largest class in school history.
The 2018 College of Saint Benedict graduating class included 505 women, the third-largest class in school history.
 
Beth Dinndorf ’73, former president of Columbia College, delivered the commencement address during the ceremony at the College of Saint Benedict on May 12.
Beth Dinndorf ’73, former president of Columbia College, delivered the commencement address during the ceremony at the College of Saint Benedict on May 12.
 
Emily Larson '95, mayor of Duluth, gave The College of St. Scholastica commencement address
Emily Larson, a 1995 alum and mayor of Duluth, gave The College of St. Scholastica commencement address.
 
The College of St. Scholastica's commencement ceremony
About 720 students participated in The College of St. Scholastica's commencement ceremony on May 12 in the Amsoil Arena in Duluth.
 
Concordia College 2018 commencement
Concordia College 2018 commencement
 
Concordia College President William Craft congratulates the 2018 graduates
Concordia College President William Craft congratulates the 2018 graduates
 
Concordia University, St. Paul commencement
A total of 633 students participated at one of Concordia University, St. Paul's three commencement ceremonies held at the Gangelhoff Center this past spring.
 
Concordia University, St. Paul commencement
A total of 633 students participated at one of Concordia University, St. Paul's three commencement ceremonies held at the Gangelhoff Center this past spring.
 
Gustavus Adolphus College commencement 2018
A Gustavus Adolphus College graduate embraces a professor after receiving her degree
 
Gustavus Adolphus College commencement 2018
Gustavus Adolphus College commencement 2018
 
Hamline University grad given each other a high five.
The joy of graduation in a Hamline University high five.
 
Macalester College commencement May 12, 2018
Macalester College commencement May 12, 2018
 
Macalester College commencement May 12, 2018
Macalester College commencement May 12, 2018
 
MCAD's graduating class of Spring 2018
MCAD's graduating class of Spring 2018
 
MCAD's graduating class of Spring 2018
MCAD's graduating class of Spring 2018
 
2018 Saint John's University graduating class
2018 Saint John's University graduating class
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2018 Saint John's University graduating class
Denis McDonough '92, former White House Chief of Staff, delivered the Saint John's University commencement address on May 13.
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Saint Mary's University of Minnesota commencement ceremony
On May 12, Saint Mary's University of Minnesota hosted a joint commencement ceremony for Winona undergraduate and graduate students. Congratulations to the newest Saint Mary's alumni!
 
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota commencement ceremony
On May 12, Saint Mary's University of Minnesota hosted a joint commencement ceremony for Winona undergraduate and graduate students. Congratulations to the newest Saint Mary's alumni!
 
St. Catherine University student commencement speaker Elizabeth Jurez Diaz '18
St. Catherine University student commencement speaker Elizabeth Jurez Diaz '18 takes a selfie with her College for Women classmates from The O'Shaughnessy stage before beginning her address.
 

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St. Catherine University graduates celebrate
St. Catherine University graduates celebrate in front of Fontbonne Hall.
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

St. Olaf College graduates
St. Olaf College graduates get an early start on celebrating by throwing their mortarboards in the air before the commencement ceremony.
 
St. Olaf College graduates
St. Olaf College graduates (from left) Jevrem Leverda, Kalley Johnson, Ahmed Noman, and Patrik Stefek show off their new degrees.
 
University of St. Thomas 2018 undergraduate commencement ceremony
Seniors walk across stage to receive degrees during the University of St. Thomas 2018 undergraduate commencement ceremony (Photo: Mark Brown)
 
University of St. Thomas 2018 undergraduate commencement ceremony
A student smiles during the University of St. Thomas 2018 undergraduate commencement ceremony (Photo: Mark Brown)