Spring 2023 Commencement Ceremonies
The SNHU Arena was filled with energy and excitement as thousands of graduates dressed in academic regalia celebrated their achievements during 4 in-person ceremonies on April 29 and 30. Family, friends and faculty cheered as each graduate’s name was announced. Our virtual ceremonies on May 20 brought even more graduates together for this momentous occasion in SNHU’s unique 360-degree virtual reality immersive experience.
Whether in person or online, the spirit of the event was the same: a celebration of the grit, determination and dedication that our graduates displayed throughout their educational journey. It was a day to honor their accomplishments and anticipate the promising futures that lie ahead. We welcome friends and family to watch recordings of the ceremonies on our Spring 2023 Commencement Playlist.
The newest members of the SNHU alumni community, representing all 50 states and 51 countries, join a growing worldwide network of more than 215,000.
Spring 2023 | 12,900 Undergraduate | 3,800 Graduate | 36 Doctoral
Featured Speaker Videos:
SNHU Commencement Student Speeches
Spring 2023 student speakers were an exceptional and diverse group with unique experiences and passions. They included a talented writer and leader as co-editor-in-chief of the school newspaper, an accomplished author contributing to multiple books, a dedicated chess player preparing for his upcoming wedding, a professional singer performing with her band across the country, and a colon cancer survivor and enthusiastic backpacker who shared her story as our virtual ceremony speaker. Each speaker brought a distinct perspective to the event, informed by their personal experience and educational journey.
Campus Undergraduate, Graduate and Doctoral Programs
- Taylor Posik, Bachelor of Arts, Summa Cum Laude
Online Graduate Programs
- Melody Young, Master of Business Administration
Online Undergraduate Business and STEM Programs
- Andreas Galatis, Bachelor of Science, Summa Cum Laude
Online Undergraduate Liberal Arts, Social Sciences, Nursing, and Health Professions Programs
- Sonnecia Williams, Bachelor of Arts, Summa Cum Laude
Virtual Ceremony
- Deborah Signa, Bachelor of Science, Summa Cum Laude
Fall 2023 Commencement Ceremonies
In Fall 2023, Southern New Hampshire University proudly celebrated the accomplishments of more than 22,000 graduates. Whether physically present at one of three in-person ceremonies on Nov. 18 or connected online at our Dec. 9 virtual ceremony, the experience remained unchanged. It was a day dedicated to acknowledging achievements and the promising futures that await our graduates. The ceremony recordings are available on our Fall 2023 Commencement Playlist.
Fall 2023 | 16,600 Undergraduate | 5,500 Graduate | 8 Doctoral
Featured Speaker Videos:
SNHU Commencement Student Speeches
The Fall 2023 commencement speakers embodied a wide range of diverse experiences. Among them, Brandon Patterson, a first-generation college graduate with a unique educational journey, encouraged us to celebrate this new chapter of triumph. Tiffany Lowe, a devoted mother and advocate for trauma-informed care, emphasized how our unique perspectives and journeys have the power to change the world. Sakina Brown, an online student who plans to start a business in her home country of Jamaica, reminded us to use this monumental accomplishment to continue slaying giants in our path. Lastly, Jillian Bernhardt, an actor and dedicated advocate for young performers, spoke of resilience as our secret weapon and the spark that ignites our success. Together, these individuals craft a rich narrative of distinctive experiences, aspirations and passions, embodying the essence of the SNHU class of 2023.
Online Undergraduate Business and STEM Programs
- Brandon B. Patterson, Bachelor of Arts, Summa Cum Laude
Online Undergraduate Liberal Arts, Social Sciences, Nursing, and Health Professions Programs
- Tiffany Lowe, Bachelor of Arts, Summa Cum Laude
Online Graduate Programs
- Sakina Brown, Master of Science
Virtual Ceremony
- Jillian Bernhardt, Bachelor of Arts, Summa Cum Laude