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Commencement 2023 In Photos

Campus & Community

Commencement 2023 In Photos

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The accomplishments of the Class of 2023 were celebrated by students, faculty, staff and families as the University held its annual Commencement ceremony in the JMA Wireless Dome on Sunday, May 14. The photos below captured the pomp and circumstance of this special day.

For more Commencement coverage, check out the keynote address by Donna E. Shalala G’70, H’87, former U.S. secretary of health and human services, Chancellor Kent Syverud’s remarks, student speaker Chelsea D. Brown ’23 addressing her fellow classmates and a surprise video message delivered to graduates by President Joseph R. Biden Jr. L’68.

a large group of students in Commencement regalia smile and cheer together in the JMA Wireless Dome — Commencement 2023 (Photo by Amelia Beamish)

The Class of 2023 processes at Commencement 2023 — The Class of 2023 processes at Commencement 2023. (Photo by Amelia Beamish)

graduates at 2023 Commencement in the JMA Wireless Dome — Commencement 2023 (Photo by Ross Knight)

Three students seated at Commencement 2023, viewing the event program — Commencement 2023 (Photo by Jeremy Brinn)

a graduate moves the tassel on her mortarboard at Commencement 2023 — Commencement 2023 (Photo by Ross Knight)

Commencement 2023 keynote speaker Donna Shalala G’70, H’87 addresses students from the podium — Donna E. Shalala G’70, H’87, former U.S. secretary of health and human services, delivers the keynote address. (Photo by Amelia Beamish)

Chancellor Kent Syverud speaks from the podium at Commencement 2023 — Chancellor Syverud addresses the Class of 2023. (Photo by Amelia Beamish)

Provost Gretchen Ritter speaks at the podium at Commencement 2023 — Provost Gretchen Ritter offers her congratulations to graduates. (Photo by Amelia Beamish)

President Joe Biden delivers a virtual address to graduates on the videoboards in the JMA Wireless Dome at Commencement 2023 — President Joseph R. Biden Jr. L’68 addresses graduates via a surprise virtual message at Commencement 2023. (Photo by Angela Ryan)

Chelsea D. Brown addresses graduates at Commencement 2023 — University Scholar Chelsea D. Brown ’23 addresses the Class of 2023. (Photo by Jeremy Brinn)

A group of graduates cheer in their Commencement regalia outside of the Newhouse School at Commencement 2023 — Commencement 2023 (Photo by Angela Ryan)

a wide view of the inside of the JMA Wireless Dome, with Chancellor Kent Syverud speaking on the videoboard, at Commencement 2023 — Commencement 2023 (Photo by Angela Ryan)

graduates process at the University's 2023 Commencement ceremony — Commencement 2023 (Photo by Ross Knight)

student speaker Chelsea Brown, incoming Board of Trustees chair Jeff Scruggs, and SUNY ESF President Joanie Mahoney seated on the stage at Commencement 2023 — From left: Student speaker Chelsea D. Brown ’23, incoming chair of the University’s Board of Trustees Jeff Scruggs and Joanie Mahoney, president of SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry, are all smiles at Commencement 2023. (Photo by Amelia Beamish)

Deryk and Cynthia Banks accept a posthumous honorary degree from Chancellor Kent Syverud on behalf of their daughter, Cerri A. Banks ’00, G’04, G’06 — Former student experience leader Cerri A. Banks ’00, G’04, G’06 was awarded an honorary doctorate of humane letters (posthumously) at 2023 Commencement. Her parents, Deryk and Cynthia Banks, accept the degree from Chancellor Syverud. (Photo by Jeremy Brinn)

Michael Crow G’85 accepts an honorary degree from Chancellor Syverud at 2023 Commencement — Michael Crow G’85, president of Arizona State University, receives an honorary doctor of science degree from Chancellor Syverud. (Photo by Jeremy Brinn)

Chancellor Syverud awards an honorary degree to David R. MacDonald at Commencement 2023 — David R. MacDonald, internationally renowned artist and professor emeritus of ceramics, is awarded an honorary doctor of fine arts degree by Chancellor Syverud. (Photo by Amelia Beamish)

Chancellor Syverud and Kathy Walters ’73 pose as she receives an honorary degree at Commencement 2023 — Kathleen A. Walters ’73, chair emeritus of the Syracuse University Board of Trustees, receives an honorary doctor of humane letters degree at Commencement 2023. (Photo by Jeremy Brinn)

Two students toss their mortarboards in the air at Commencement 2023 — Commencement 2023 (Photo by Amelia Beamish)

four officers in uniform pose together at Commencement 2023 — Commencement 2023 (Photo by Angela Ryan)

students from SUNY ESF prepare to process at Commencement 2023 — Commencement 2023 (Photo by Ross Knight)

two students pose with Otto and Chancellor Syverud and Dr. Ruth Chen at Commencement 2023 — A picture-perfect photo opportunity with Otto, Dr. Ruth Chen, professor of practice in the College of Engineering and Computer Science (second from right), and Chancellor Syverud. (Photo by Jeremy Brinn)

students gathered together at Commencement 2023 — Commencement 2023 (Photo by Jeremy Brinn)

students process at Commencement 2023 — Commencement 2023 (Photo by Angela Ryan)

students cheering together at 2023 Commencement — 2023 Commencement (Photo by Amelia Beamish)

a close-up of a 2023 tassel and mortarboard against the backdrop of the Hall of Languages — Commencement 2023 (Photo by Ross Knight)

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