Graduate Studies FRIDAY, MAY 15 • 5:00 P.M. • O’PAKE FIELDHOUSE ANNOUNCEMENTS.........................................................................................................Matt Santos ’03, M.S. Vice President, University Relations and Athletics * POMP AND CIRCUMSTANCE: March No. 1, Op. 39 (Edward Elgar) ** NATIONAL ANTHEM (Francis Scott Key) WELCOME .................................................................................................. Philip A. Cavalier, Ph.D., President PA STATE SYSTEM OF HIGHER ....................................................................................... Mark-handy Phanor EDUCATION GREETINGS Member, Board of Governors STUDENT REMARKS............................................................................................. Solomon Johnson ’24, B.S. Student Affairs in Higher Education ALUMNI GREETINGS ...........................................................................................................Cara Basile, MBA Director of Alumni Engagement, KU Foundation PRESENTATION OF CANDIDATES FOR DEGREES.......................................... Lorin Basden Arnold, Ph.D. Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs CONFERRING OF DEGREES................................................................................................President Cavalier ** ALMA MATER: Tune Aurelia (Clyde Francis Lytle) * RECESSIONAL: The Danserye – Susato, arr. Dunnigan Peg Speirs, Ph.D., Grand Marshal; Gary Chao, Ph.D.; Lisa Frye ’90, B.S.Ed./B.S., ’93, M.S., Ph.D.; Andrew Vogel, Ph.D.; Mary Rita Weller, Ph.D.; Marshals *Audience will remain seated. **All who are able, please stand. SOLOMON JOHNSON ’24 of Philadelphia, Pa., graduates with a Master of Education in Student Affairs in Higher Education. He earned a Bachelor of Science in Sport Management and a minor in coaching/athletic administration from KU in 2024. Johnson’s academic and extracurricular endeavors at KU have carved a path of exceptional leadership and dedication to sportsmanship. As a student coach and intern with the Golden Bear men's basketball team, Johnson contributed to developing strategies and fostering an environment of excellence and determination. His involvement with the Philadelphia Youth Basketball Summer Program as an assistant coach further showcased his commitment to nurturing young talent and advocating for the importance of sports in personal development and community engagement. Johnson's tenure at KU was also marked by significant volunteer work within the athletics department, demonstrating his well-rounded contributions to the university's athletics community.
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