USI to hold two Commencement Ceremonies to honor Fall Class of 2023

The University of Southern Indiana will host two Fall Commencement Ceremonies on Saturday, December 16 in the Screaming Eagles Arena. 

The 10 a.m. Commencement Ceremony will recognize graduates from the College of Nursing and Health Professions; the Pott College of Science, Engineering, and Education; and the School of Graduate Studies. The 1 p.m. Commencement Ceremony will recognize graduates from the College of Liberal Arts; the Romain College of Business; and the School of Graduate Studies. 

Tickets will not be required for guests, and a livestream of each Ceremony will be available at USI.edu/watch-commencement.  

Dr. Jill Raisor '03, Professor of Education and 2023 Distinguished Professor Award recipient, will present the Commencement Address at the 10 a.m. Ceremony. Raisor joined the USI faculty full-time in 2010 as Teacher in Residence, and over the course of her tenure has served as a Children's Learning Center Liaison and Coordinator, Chair of Teacher Education, and now as Professor of Education. She is recognized for her tireless service to students, teaching and scholarship, as well as her vast work in the community.  

Dr. Mark Krahling, Associate Professor of Chemistry and the 2023 H. Lee Cooper Core Curriculum Teaching Award recipient, will deliver the Commencement Address at the 1 p.m. Ceremony. Krahling joined the University in 1994 and has served as Director of University Core Curriculum and Associate Dean of the Pott College of Science, Engineering, and Education, in addition to his current role as Associate Professor. He is recognized for his nearly 30 years of service as a professor, scholar and leader in the Core Curriculum at USI.

Marjorie O. Labhart will receive an honorary Doctor of Science degree at the College of Nursing and Health Professions; Pott College of Science, Engineering, and Education; and School of Graduate Studies Ceremony, and Timothy B. Mahoney will receive an honorary Doctor of Business degree at the College of Liberal Arts; Romain College of Business; and School of Graduate Studies Ceremony.

During Fall Commencement Ceremonies, 681 students will be eligible to receive doctoral degrees, master's degrees, post-bachelor certificates, bachelor's degrees and associate degrees. As part of the Ceremonies, 107 students are graduating with academic honors: 14 will graduate summa cum laude, 52 magna cum laude and 41 cum laude. Of the graduates, 11 are University Honors Scholars students who have successfully completed the Honors Program and will be recognized by the white honor cords worn with their regalia.  

All planning to attend are strongly advised to review the Screaming Eagles Arena Prohibited Items and Security Policy.  

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