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Commencement
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Commencement Archives
Valedictorian
Commencement 2024
Emma J. Spiro, Psychology
Commencement 2023
Jessica Marie Jaeb, History + Communication
Commencement 2022
Tenzin Tsundu, Business Administration + Philosophy
Commencement 2021
Ryan Stevens, History
Commencement 2020
Emmanuelle J. Farrell, Psychology
Commencement 2019
Kirstyn Watson, Criminal Justice
Commencement 2018
Amanda Elizabeth Sayegh, Biomedical Science
Commencement 2017
Emma Joan Talis, Applied Mathematics
Commencement 2016
Alexa Elizabeth Abrams, Fashion Merchandising
Commencement 2015
Melissa Esposito, Business Admin + Paralegal
Commencement 2014
Justin Svegliato, Computer Science + Philosophy
Commencement 2013
Lindsay Kirkham, Medical Technology
Commencement 2012
Samantha Tobia, Social Work + Political Science
Commencement 2011
Cathy DeBlase, Chemistry
Commencement 2010
Davia Spado, Psychology
Award Winners
Commencement 2024
Graduate Speaker: Erin Elaine Kilmer, Excellence in Graduate Studies Address
Undergraduate Speaker: Amber Haqu, Spirit of Adult Education Address
Commencement 2023
Graduate Speaker: Kaden Ellery Maguire, Excellence in Graduate Studies Award
Undergraduate Speaker: Joseph M. Duraes, Academic Distinction Award
Commencement 2022
Graduate Speaker: Julianna Sharon Loussedes, Excellence in Graduate Studies Award
Undergraduate Speaker: Shireen G. Scott, Excellence in Professional Programs Award
Commencement 2021
Graduate Speaker: Daleska Johana Cassiani, Excellence in Graduate Studies Award
Undergraduate Speaker: Jason Collishaw, Award for Academic Distinction
Commencement 2019
Graduate Speaker: Alexa Mariel Comuniello ‘16, Excellence in Graduate Studies, Museum Studies
Undergraduate Speaker: Jose Henry Fields, Award for Academic Distinction BA Professional Studies
Commencement 2018
Graduate Speaker: Brennan Logan Perry, Excellence in Graduate Studies, MSIS
Undergraduate Speaker: Darryl Lafferty, Spirit of Adult Education Award, Liberal Studies/OLC
Commencement 2017
Graduate Speaker: Jason Wertz, Excellence in Graduate Studies, MBA
Undergraduate Speaker: Holly Tubby, Award for Academic Distinction, Liberal Studies
Commencement 2016
Graduate Speaker: Stephen Currie, Excellence in Graduate Studies, Educational Psychology
Undergraduate Speaker: Matthew Robert Jaroszewski, Award for Academic Distinction, Accounting
Commencement 2015
Graduate Speaker: Cruz Milagros Tapia, Excellence in Graduate Studies, MPA (NYC cohort)
Undergraduate Speaker: Jason & Sharon Huneau, Award for Academic Distinction, OLC in Albany
Commencement 2014
Graduate Speaker: Michael Edward Gildein II, Excellence in Graduate Studies, MS Computer Science
Undergraduate Speaker: Kimberly Menig Ros,s Award for Academic Distinction, BA Psychology
Commencement 2013
Graduate Speaker: Melinda E. Martinez, Excellence in Graduate Studies, MA Educational Psychology
Undergraduate Speaker: Nicole Frances Hochberg, Award for Academic Distinction, Liberal Studies (OLC)
Commencement 2012
Graduate Speaker: Tanya Paterno, Excellence in Graduate Studies, MBA
Undergraduate Speaker: Sammi Resh-Dor Vanderstok, General Excellence Award, B.S. Business Administration (Finance)
Commencement 2011
Graduate Speaker: Edward Thomas McLoughlin, Excellence in Graduate Studies, MPA
Undergraduate Speaker: Christopher Murray, Award for Academic Distinction, B.S. Liberal Studies (OLC)
Commencement 2010
Graduate Speaker: Tonya M. Pulver, Excellence in Graduate Studies, MA School Psychology
Undergraduate Speaker: Thomas B. Timberlake, General Excellence Award, BS Integrative Studies
Commencement 2009
Graduate Speaker: Louise C. Frank, Excellence in Graduate Studies, MS Information Systems
Undergraduate Speaker: Victoria S. Wheeler, Award for Academic Distinction, BS Integrative Studies
Commencement 2008
Graduate Speaker: Jaime Kristin Pinto, Excellence in Graduate Studies, MA Communication
Undergraduate Speaker: Laura M. Villani, General Excellence Award, BS Integrative Studies
Commencement 2007
Graduate Speaker: Jennifer C. Ferguson-Mitchell Excellence in Graduate Studies MA Communication
Undergraduate Speaker: Stephanie G. Sosnowski, General Excellence, Award BS Integrative Studies
Commencement 2006
Graduate Speaker: Kris Duderstadt, Excellence in Graduate Studies, MBA
Undergraduate Speaker: Evo M. Rondini, Salutatorian, BS Mathematics Education
Commencement 2005
Graduate Speaker: Kimberly Marie Filoia, Excellence in Graduate Studies, MA School Psychology
Undergraduate Speaker: Francis J. Kolarik, Excellence in Integrative Studies, BS Integrative Studies
Citation History
Commencement 2024
Christine Brennan (Saturday): Andrew Elrick, Director, Center for Sports Communication
Andrew Kayiira '04 (Friday): Brian Haughey, Associate Professor of Finance
Commencement 2023
Jeff Kinney (Saturday): Christina Wright Fields, Assistant Professor of Education
Jerome Pickett ’98/’22MBA (Friday): Amy K. Woods ’97
Commencement 2022
Ian O’Connor ’86 (Friday): Leander Schaerlaeckens, Lecturer of Sports Communication
Commencement 2020
Dennis J. Murray: Michael Murray
Commencement 2019
Vanessa Friedman (Saturday): Jodi G. Hartmann, Senior Professional Lecturer of Fashion Design
Henry J. Helgeson ’96 (Friday): Eitel J. M. Lauría, Professor of Computing Technology
Commencement 2018
Leonard S. Schleifer, M.D. (Saturday): Victoria A. Ingalls, Professor of Biology
Kevin MacLellan, ‘89 (Friday): Sue Lawrence, Assistant Professor of Communication
Commencement 2017
Eugene Robinson (Saturday): Kevin M. Lerner, Assistant Professor of Communication
Bro. Sean Sammon, ‘70 (Friday): James. G. Snyder, Associate Professor of Philosophy
Commencement 2016
Garry Trudeau (Saturday): Moira K. Fitzgibbons, Professor of English
Michael O’Looney ‘87 (Friday): Julie B. Rains, Associate Professor of Criminal Justice
Commencement 2015
Judy Woodruff (Saturday): Barbara L. Carvalho, Director, Marist Poll
Alvin A. Patrick, Jr. ‘86 (Friday): Keith Strudler, Associate Professor of Communication
Commencement 2014
Sue Herera (Saturday): Joanne H. Gavin, Associate Professor of Management
William T. Christie (Friday): Eitel J. Lauria, Associate Professor of Information Technology & Systems
Commencement 2013
Ernie Anastos (Saturday): Keith Strudler, Associate Professor of Communication
Lisa Marie Cathie (Friday): Joanne H. Gavin, Associate Professor of Management
Commencement 2012
Chuck Todd (Saturday): Lee M. Miringoff, Associate Professor of Political Science
Lynn A. Bassabese ‘75 (Friday): David B. Woolner, Associate Professor of History
Commencement 2011
Michael Korda (Saturday): Tommy Zurhellen, Associate Professor of English
Lt. Col. Amy Meeks ‘02 (Friday): Robert J. Grossman, Professor of Business
Commencement 2010
Robert B. Semple, Jr. (Saturday): Carolyn Ringer Lepre, Associate Professor of Communication
Paul J. Browne (Friday): John F. Doherty, Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice
Commencement 2009
Governor David Paterson (Saturday): Lee Miringoff, Assistant Professor of Political Science
Suresh Kothapalli (Friday): Roger Norton, Dean, School of Computer Science and Mathematics
Commencement 2008
Vicki Mabrey (Saturday): Mary S. Alexander, Associate Professor of Communication
Joseph T. Negler (Friday): Robert J. Grossman, Professor of Business
Commencement 2007
Kevin Klose (Saturday): G. Modele Clarke, Professional Lecturer of Communication
Sadie Effron (Friday): Donald R. Anderson, Associate Professor of English
Commencement 2006
Mary C. Pearl (Saturday): Catherine E. Newkirk, Associate Professor, Medical Technology
John R. Reynolds (Friday): Margaret L. Gagne, Associate Professor of Accounting
Commencement 2005
Nicholas M. Donofrio (Saturday): Roger L. Norton, Dean, School of Computer Science and Mathematics
Richard J. Cole (Friday): Helen N. Rothberg, Associate Professor of Business
Commencement 2004
David B. Roosevelt: David Woolner, Assistant Professor of History
The Honorable Stephen M. Saland: Martin Shaffer, Associate Professor of Political Science
Commencement 2003
Scott F. Myers: Director, Paralegal Program
Eliot Spitzer: Former Governor of New York
Commencement 2002
Gabe Pressman: Lee M. Miringoff, Professor and Director, MIPO
Commencement 2001
Bill O’Reilly: Carol B. Pauli, Chair, Department of Communication
Commencement 2000
Frances S. Reese: Thomas R. Lynch, Chair, Dept. of Environmental Science
The Honorable J. Robert Kerrey: Daniel Okada, Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice
Commencement 1999
Anne E. Dyson, M.D.: William Van Ornum, Associate Professor of Psychology
Mark D. Gearan: Thomas Wermuth, Chair, Department of History
Fred Rogers: Linda Dunlap, Chair, Department of Psychology
Commencement 1998
The Most Rev. Anthony F. Mestice: John F. Doherty, Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice
The Honorable Raymond L. Flynn: Barbara Carvalho, Director of the Marist College Poll
Commencement 1997
The Honorable Susan Molinari Vernon J. Vavrina, Associate Professor of Political Science
Commencement 1996
Brother Augustine J. Laundry, FMS: Margaret R. Calista, Assistant Professor of Social Work
Brother Patrick F. Tyrrell, FMS: Margaret R. Calista, Assistant Professor of Social Work
Michael R. Bloomberg: Dan W. Cooper, Assistant Professor of Finance
Commencement 1995
Raymond W. Kelly: Barbara A. Lavin, Associate Professor of Criminal Justice
Commencement 1994
Timothy J. Russert: Lee M. Miringoff, Assistant Professor of Political Science
Commencement 1993
Orin Lehman: Edward J. O’Keefe, Professor of Psychology
Gene E. Likens: Andrew A. Molloy, Professor of Chemistry
James Earl Jones: Gerard A. Cox, Assistant Professor of Communications
Commencement 1992
Brother Thomas D. Kelly, FMS: Brother Cornelius Russell, FMS, Assistant Professor of Accounting
Bonnie Angelo: Lee M. Miringoff, Assistant Professor of Political Science
Commencement 1991
Peter G. W. Keen: Benjamin Diamant, Professor of Computer Science
Commencement 1990
Fred W. Friendly: Robert C. Norman, Associate Professor of Communication Arts
Commencement 1989
Commander Paul X. Rinn: Thomas Casey, Assistant Professor of Philosophy
Commencement 1988
Reverand Terence J. Attridge: Laurence Sullivan, Assistant Professor of Religious Studies
Floyd Patterson: Janet Stivers, Assistant Professor of Special Education
Vu Thanh Thuy: Phuoc Hao Williams, Assistant Professor of Computer Science
Commencement 1987
Dr. Eoin McKiernan: Barbara Lavin, Associate Professor of Criminal Justice
Father Lawrence Martin Jenco, OSM: Thomas W. Casey, Assistant Professor of Philosophy
Commencement 1986
Alice and Martin Provensen: Linda L. Dunlap, Assistant Professor of Psychology
Brother Patrick E. Magee, FMS: Brother Joseph L. Belanger, FMS, Professor of French
Charles H. Dyson: Robert J. Grossman, Assistant Professor of Marketing
Commencement 1985
Dr. Winifred A. Asprey: Lynne Doty, Assistant Professor of Mathematics
Senator Jay P. Rolison: Vernon Vavrina, Assistant Professor of Political Science
Commodore Grace M. Hopper, USNR: John MacDonald, Jr., Professor of Computer Science
Commencement 1984
Thomas A. Couglin III: Barbara Lavin, Assistant Professor of Political Science
Sister M. Ann Elizabeth, OSF: Brother Paul Ambrose, FMS
Joseph P. Lash: Sister Nadine Foley, OP, Assistant Professor of Philosophy
Commencement 1983
Brother Nilus Donnelly, FMS: Brother Cornelius Russell, FMS, Assistant Professor of Business
Senator Alphonse D’Amato: Margaret Gold, Assistant Professor of Social Work
Commencement 1982
Sr. Anna Polcino, SCMM, MD: Marjorie Schratz, Assistant Professor of Psychology
John P. Humes: John J. Griffin, Assistant Professor of Economics
Dr. James MacGregor Burns: Roscoe Balch, Professor of History