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2023 CLAAS Graduates and Ceremony Highlights

As Miami celebrated its 184th Commencement, the College of Liberal Arts and Applied Science gathered at the Goggin Ice Arena to celebrate our students and their achievements at our Graduate Recognition Ceremony. There were a total of 490 degrees awarded to 474 graduate candidates. Patrick Vaughn was the Student Speaker for the ceremony, joined by Alumni Speaker Wendy L. Waters-Connell.

Graduate Spotlights

Brittany Brown

Brittany Brown

Nursing
At a young age, Brown saw how nurses, pediatricians, and physical therapists worked together to treat her sister; they inspired her to want to help others the same way.

Estefani Barrera Galan

Psychological Science
Mexico City native and mother of two gives credit to faith, faculty, and family — for helping her earn a bachelor’s degree.
Cody Glaser

Cody Glaser

Small Business Management
The married father of three and veteran cites his family motivated him to succeed.
Olivia Gronvall

Olivia Gronvall

English Studies
Gronvall says her internship experiences shaped her into who she is today—someone who strives for excellence, seeks new experiences, and has wonderful connections.

Graduation Through the Lens

View the memories made during the 2023 CLAAS Divisional Recognition Ceremony.
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Anna Perry

Anna Perry

Digital Commerce
Two internships in marketing and social media last year led her to land her dream job at Reynolds and Reynolds before graduation.
Sydney Ring

Sydney Ring

Criminal Justice
Graduating with her bachelor's degree at the age of 19, Ring credits the College Credit Plus program and Miami faculty for helping chart her path.
Patrick Vaughn

Patrick Vaughn

English Studies
A journey that included theater, marketing research, and culinary school brought Vaughn back to Miami University at the age of 44.
Ethan Wilson

Ethan Wilson

Applied Social Research
Wilson overcame family ordeal with help from the university community and plans to use his degree to help others recover from past experiences.