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Photos: Graduates Celebrated at Midyear Commencement

12/14/2024

Saint Louis University celebrated its newest class of graduates with its 2024 Midyear Commencement Ceremony on Saturday, Dec. 14.

Check out some photos from the event captured by photographer Sarah Conroy. 

A graduate hugs family in the stands during the Midyear Commencement on Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024. Photo by Sarah Conroy.
A graduate hugs family in the stands during the Midyear Commencement on Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024. Photo by Sarah Conroy.
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Graduates watch confetti fall during the Midyear Commencement on Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024. Photo by Sarah Conroy.
Graduates watch confetti fall during the Midyear Commencement on Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024. Photo by Sarah Conroy.
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Graduates hug on the way back to their seats during the Midyear Commencement on Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024. Photo by Sarah Conroy.
Graduates hug on the way back to their seats during the Midyear Commencement on Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024. Photo by Sarah Conroy.
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Graduates celebrate with family and friends after Midyear Commencement on Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024. Photo by Sarah Conroy.
Graduates celebrate with family and friends after Midyear Commencement on Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024. Photo by Sarah Conroy.
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Graduates celebrate with family after Midyear Commencement on Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024. Photo by Sarah Conroy.
Graduates celebrate with family after Midyear Commencement on Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024. Photo by Sarah Conroy.
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Graduates smile as they walk up to receive their diplomas during the Midyear Commencement on Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024. Photo by Sarah Conroy.
Graduates smile as they walk up to receive their diplomas during the Midyear Commencement on Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024. Photo by Sarah Conroy.
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A family member cheers for a graduate during the Midyear Commencement on Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024. Photo by Sarah Conroy.
A family member cheers for a graduate during the Midyear Commencement on Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024. Photo by Sarah Conroy.
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Graduates laugh during the Midyear Commencement on De. 14, 2024. Photo by Sarah Conroy.
Graduates laugh during the Midyear Commencement on De. 14, 2024. Photo by Sarah Conroy.
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Graduates celebrate with friends after the Midyear Commencement on Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024. Photo by Sarah Conroy.
Graduates celebrate with friends after the Midyear Commencement on Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024. Photo by Sarah Conroy.
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Graduates chat in the practice gym before the Midyear Commencement on Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024. Photo by Sarah Conroy.
Graduates chat in the practice gym before the Midyear Commencement on Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024. Photo by Sarah Conroy.
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Graduates celebrate with family after Midyear Commencement on Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024. Photo by Sarah Conroy.
Graduates celebrate with family after Midyear Commencement on Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024. Photo by Sarah Conroy.
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A graduate takes a selfie with President Fred P. Pestello, Ph.D., and Fran Pestello, Ph.D., after Midyear Commencement on Dec. 14, 2024. Photo by Sarah Conroy.
A graduate takes a selfie with President Fred P. Pestello, Ph.D., and Fran Pestello, Ph.D., after Midyear Commencement on Dec. 14, 2024. Photo by Sarah Conroy.
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President Fred P. Pestello, Ph.D., addresses the graduates during Midyear Commencement on Dec. 14, 2024. Photo by Sarah Conroy.
President Fred P. Pestello, Ph.D., addresses the graduates during Midyear Commencement on Dec. 14, 2024. Photo by Sarah Conroy.
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The 2024 Nancy McNeir Ring Award winner, Neil Jansen, delivers the commencement address during the Midyear Commencement on Dec. 14, 2024. Photo by Sarah Conroy.
The 2024 Nancy McNeir Ring Award winner, Neil Jansen, delivers the commencement address during the Midyear Commencement on Dec. 14, 2024. Photo by Sarah Conroy.
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Mary Margaret Bausch, president of Alpha Sigma Nu, introduces the 2024 Nancy McNeir Ring Award winner, Neil Jansen, during the Midyear Commencement on Dec. 14, 2024. Photo by Sarah Conroy.
Mary Margaret Bausch, president of Alpha Sigma Nu, introduces the 2024 Nancy McNeir Ring Award winner, Neil Jansen, during the Midyear Commencement on Dec. 14, 2024. Photo by Sarah Conroy.
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The ceremony took place at Chaifetz Arena. Associate professor of accounting Neil Jansen delivered the commencement address. Jansen was chosen as the 2024 Nancy McNeir Ring Award recipient — SLU's highest honor for teaching.

Check out the 2024 Midyear Commencement Recap

SLU's Midyear Commencement is slightly different from the May Commencement ceremony. In May, because of the large number of students graduating, the students walk across the stage in precommencement ceremonies. With a smaller group of graduates, students who take part in SLU's Midyear Commencement Ceremony were individually recognized as they cross the stage along with others from their school, college, or degree-granting center.