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 2026
2026 Commencement Ceremony
| Valedictorian: | Lisa M. Neveu, Bachelor of Science in Nursing |
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| Mace Bearer: | Dr. Lisa Wisniewski, Faculty Senate President |
| Veteran Flag Bearer: | France Alquari Mahabub, Bachelor of Science in Human Services with a minor in Psychology |
| Bell Ceremony: | Dr. Lisa Wisniewski, Faculty Senate President and Lisa M. Neveu, Valedictorian |
| 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: | Alaina Magaldi, Goodwin University Student Account Specialist |
| Lift Every Voice and Sing: | Lauryn McGill, Masters in Organizational Leadership, class of fall 2025 |
| Trustees’ Welcome: | Se-Min Sohn, Chair, Board of Trustees |
| President’s Welcome: | Mark E. Scheinberg, President | Student Speaker: | Shatoya Simmons, Associate in Science in Human Services, Collegiate Certificate in Violence Intervention and Advocacy |
Honorary doctoral degrees
| Presentation: | Mark E. Scheinberg, President Dr. Michael Pardales, Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs |
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| Recipients: | Roy Kojo Jawara (Jay) Williams Jeffrey and Nancy Hoffman Dr. Malik Yoba |
| Conferral: | Se-Min Sohn, Chair, Board of Trustees |
Awarding of degrees and certificates
| Conferral: |
Mark E. Scheinberg, President Dr. Michael Pardales, Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs |
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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.
Goodwin University Board of Trustees
Se-Min Sohn,
Chair
Judith Resnick,
Vice Chair
Mark E. Scheinberg,
Secretary
Charles Anthony DiFatta, Jr.,
Treasurer
Frank Amodio
Ron Angelo
Dr. Ron Buccilli
Michele Bush
Gregory B. Butler
Ed Casares
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
Richard Shechtman
Judge Alvin Thompson
Dr. John Walters
Dr. Lisa Wisniewski,
Faculty Representative
Kevin Armata,
Trustee Emeritus
Marilee DeJohn,
Trustee Emeritus
Martin D’Eramo,
Trustee Emeritus
Dr. Ethan Foxman,
Trustee Emeritus
Donna Galluzzo,
Trustee Emeritus
A. Raymond Madorin,
Trustee Emeritus
Megan Mehr,
Trustee Emeritus
Goodwin Foundation Board of Directors
Lee Housley, Chair
Theodore N. Kaplan, Treasurer
Megan Girolamo
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
Sandra Ward