Commencement 2023 Photos

MBU celebrated its 181st Commencement on May 20 and 21, honoring the Class of 2023 for their achievements and wishing them well in their next chapter. See memory-making moments from the weekend below.

Saturday Commencement: Graduate Ceremony

Commencement 2023

 

Commencement 2023

 

Commencement 2023

 

Commencement 2023

 

Commencement 2023

 

Commencement 2023

 

Commencement 2023

 

Commencement 2023

Sunday Commencement: Undergraduate Ceremony

Undergrad Commencement 2023

 

Undergrad Commencement 2023

 

Undergrad Commencement 2023

 

Undergrad Commencement 2023

 

Undergrad Commencement 2023

 

Undergrad Commencement 2023

 

Undergrad Commencement 2023

 

Undergrad Commencement 2023

 

Undergrad Commencement 2023

Special Events

Lavender Graduation Ceremony
6 p.m. on May 12

Lavender Graduation celebrates graduating students who have worked to ensure the LGBTQ+ community is celebrated and included throughout the university.

Lavender Graduation 2023

 

Lavender Graduation 2023

 

Lavender Graduation 2023

 

Virginia Women’s Institute for Leadership Change of Command Parade
10 a.m. on May 19 

The Virginia Women’s Institute for Leadership celebrates the accomplishments of the Class of 2023, as they pass their sabres to next year’s seniors.

VWIL Change of Command 2023

 

VWIL Change of Command 2023

 

VWIL Change of Command 2023

 

 

Physician Assistant Program White Coat Ceremony and Reception
4 p.m. on May 19 

Master of Science in Physician Assistant candidates receive their long white coats.

White Coat 2023

 

White Coat 2023

 

White Coat 2023

 

White Coat 2023

 

White Coat 2023

 

Ajani Ceremony
3 p.m. on May 20

The Ajani Ceremony celebrates students who have made a noted contribution to the Office of Inclusive Excellence and have been actively engaged in enhancing MBU’s multicultural community.

Ajani 2023

 

Ajani 2023

 

Ajani 2023

 

Ajani 2023

 

Ajani 2023

 

Ajani 2023

Congratulations, Class of 2023!