Congratulations Goodwin Graduates!
Congratulations from the Board of Trustees
The Board of Trustees thanks you for entrusting Goodwin University with shaping your bright futures. You have each taken diverse paths to arrive here, but shared the same sacrifice and persistence required to reach this tremendous milestone. We wish you the best as you pursue the next chapter and beyond in your professional and personal journeys. You are Goodwin Navigators for life, but for now take great pride in this achievement and celebrate this well-deserved moment!
Commencement information 2025
2025 Commencement ceremony
| Valedictorian: | Susan A. Johnson, Bachelor of Science in Human Services |
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| Mace Bearer: | Dr. Lisa Wisniewski, Faculty Senate President |
| Veteran Flag Bearer: | David Rodriguez, Bachelor of Science in Human Services, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, and Bachelor of Science in Public Health |
| Bell Ceremony: | Dr. Lisa Wisniewski, Faculty Senate President |
| Processional: | Board of Trustees, Administration, Faculty, and Graduates |
| Master of Ceremonies: | Dr. Michael Pardales, Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs |
| Invocation: | Dr. Clifford Thermer, Dean of the School of Business, Technology, and Advanced Manufacturing |
| Star-Spangled Banner: | Shailyn Metcalfe, Associate Degree in Nursing |
| Lift Every Voice and Sing: | Goodwin University Community |
| Trustees’ Welcome: | Se-Min Sohn, Chair, Board of Trustees |
| President’s Welcome: | Mark E. Scheinberg, President |
Honorary doctoral degrees
| Presentation: | Mark E. Scheinberg, President |
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| Recipients: | Bern Nadette Stanis, guest speaker Janice Flemming-Butler Harry James Alan Lazowski |
| Conferral: | Se-Min Sohn, Chair, Board of Trustees |
| Student Speaker: | Jayanna E. Rodriguez, Bachelor of Science in Human Services |
Awarding of degrees and certificates
| Conferral: | Dr. Michael Pardales, Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs Dr. Clifford Thermer, Dean of the School of Business, Technology, and Advanced Manufacturing Dr. Diana J. LaRocco, Dean of the School of Applied Liberal Arts and Social Sciences Dr. Vivienne Friday, Dean of the School of Nursing and Health Professions |
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Closing
Please remain seated until the graduates have exited.
| Investiture: | Mark E. Scheinberg, President |
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| Closing Remarks: | Mark E. Scheinberg, President |
Please be aware that this ceremony may be recorded for public broadcast.
Restrooms are located throughout the concourse and are ADA accessible.
The First Aid room is located on the Main Concourse level near section 104.
Goodwin University Board of Trustees
Se-Min Sohn,
Chair
Judith Resnick,
Vice Chair
Mark E. Scheinberg,
Secretary
Frank Amodio
Ron Angelo
Dr. Ron Buccilli
Michele Bush
Gregory B. Butler
Ed Casares
Anthony DiFatta, Jr.
Catrina Elder,
Student Representative
Dr. Ethan Foxman
Larry Goldberg
Mary Ann Hanley
Jeffery S. Hoffman
Lee Housley
Dr. Jacqueline Jacoby
Lionel Lessard
Rev. Dr. Molly Mazey O’Neill Louden
Julio C. Maturano
Margaret Morton
Dr. Wilfredo Nieves
Marty Shea
Richard Shechtman
Judge Alvin Thompson
John Walters
Dr. Lisa Wisniewski,
Faculty Representative
Kevin Armata,
Trustee Emeritus
Marilee DeJohn,
Trustee Emeritus
Martin D’Eramo,
Trustee Emeritus
Donna Galluzzo,
Trustee Emeritus
Goodwin Foundation Board of Directors
Dr. Ethan Foxman, Chair
Marty Shea, Treasurer
Todd Andrews
Lee Housley
Theodore N. Kaplan
Peter Klock
Sue Klock
Rev. Dr. Molly Mazey O’Neill Louden
Jay Maffe
Jay Margnelli
Edwin J. Meyer, Jr.
Judith Resnick
Richard Shechtman
Mark E. Scheinberg