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• The graduate ceremony will be on Friday, May 23.
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Marist Commencement
Celebrating the Class of 2025
• The graduate ceremony will be on Friday, May 23.
• The undergraduate ceremony will be on Saturday, May 24.Academics
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Marist Commencement
Celebrating the Class of 2025
• The graduate ceremony will be on Friday, May 23.
• The undergraduate ceremony will be on Saturday, May 24.Admission & Financial Aid
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Marist Commencement
Celebrating the Class of 2025
• The graduate ceremony will be on Friday, May 23.
• The undergraduate ceremony will be on Saturday, May 24.Student Life
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Students talking to each other in front of posters

Kelli Nienstadt
Poughkeepsie, NYAcademic School
Communication & the ArtsCampus
New YorkWhat are your career goals / academic goals?
I am currently working at Marist in the Undergraduate Admission Office, and I am looking to grow in my field. I have taken on more responsibilities with our student workers and on campus visits this year, and I am really enjoying it!
Why did you choose to pursue your graduate degree at Marist? Why did you choose to pursue this degree program?
I chose to pursue my graduate degree at Marist because I knew many graduates from the program who shared that their degree has helped them grow in their career. I chose the Integrated Marketing Communications program because I wanted to study the marketing side of communications, as well as expand my knowledge in the growing world of communications.
Tell us about a project or course that was particularly meaningful to your professional development / academic development.
I really enjoyed working with my group members in the Social Media Planning course. It was exciting to plan out a social media calendar for a brand.
Tell us about a meaningful experience you had at Marist as it pertains to your degree (whether that be with a Professor, Marist service, Scholarship opportunity, etc.).
Professor Boyle was such an incredible professor throughout the program, and although her class was tough, I think it gave myself and my group members the chance to think outside of the box and expand our thought processes.
What advice would you give to a student considering pursuing this degree at Marist?
I would encourage students looking into this degree to think about their time management skills. It took a lot of planning to go through the program successfully, but it is so worth it in the end!