Bellevue University to Celebrate Spring Commencement with Over 600 Graduates Crossing the Stage
On Saturday, June 1, more than 600 Bellevue University students will cross the stage at the Mid America Center in Council Bluffs, Iowa, to receive their diplomas at the University’s 2024 spring commencement ceremony.
Among the graduates is Maddy Vasquez, student speaker, who has earned her Bachelor of Science in Biology degree. Vasquez, an Omaha Central graduate, worked as a lab technician in the university science lab and played soccer for the Bruins before an injury sidelined her in 2019.
“It’s inspiring to see our students realize they can do more and achieve their educational dreams,” said Bellevue University President Dr. Mary Hawkins. “Maddy’s story shows that the pathway to a college degree isn’t easy, but it’s always worthwhile.”
The commencement ceremony, which begins at 9:10 a.m. with the procession of graduates and the program starting at 9:30 a.m., will also feature comments from Michael Horn, a widely recognized thought leader.
10 students will also receive their doctoral degrees in a separate hooding ceremony held at 5:30 p.m. on Friday, May 31, at the John B. Muller Administrative Services Building - Symposium Room located on the campus of Bellevue University. Dr. Cherisse Navarro, who has earned her Doctorate in Business Administration, will be the student speaker at the doctoral hooding ceremony.
According to University Registrar Colette Lewis, the University conferred 784 degrees from Jan. 1 through March 1, 2024. This includes 517 undergraduate degrees, 255 graduate degrees and 12 doctoral degrees. Bellevue University now has more than 60,000 graduates worldwide.
Bellevue University will also host a Commencement Open House event on its main campus on Friday, May 31 from 4 to 7 p.m. For more information, visit https://www.bellevue.edu/student-support/graduation/before-ceremony#gradopenhouse.
The University streams the commencement ceremony live so those who cannot attend have an opportunity to see students receive their diplomas. Click here to watch the spring commencement ceremony.
Founded in 1966, Bellevue University is a non-profit university with more than 70,000 graduates worldwide. The University is a recognized national leader in preparing students for lifelong success with career-relevant knowledge and skills, while making college affordable. Routinely ranked among the nation’s top military and accessible institutions, the University serves residential students at its main campus in Bellevue, Nebraska, and everywhere online with more than 85 degree programs uniquely designed for working adults. The University is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission (hlcommission.org).