Newman University: Educating the Mind. Inspiring the Spirit.

The Newman University Fall 2012 Commencement ceremony was held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 15, 2012 at Central Community Church, 6100 W. Maple. A total of 178 graduates were honored in the ceremony, including 37 individuals with associate’s degrees, 99 graduates with bachelor’s degrees, and 42 individuals with master’s degrees.

The Commencement ceremony included an address by Newman University Associate Professor of Biology Michael Bradley, Ph.D. Bradley received the 2012 Newman University Teaching Excellence Award, an annual recognition to a full-time faculty member who has demonstrated an innovative or dynamic approach to courses, course revisions, and teaching techniques. The award recipient also has the honor of speaking at the fall and spring commencement ceremonies.

The ceremony also included the bestowal of Doctor of Humane Letters, honoris causa degrees upon two notable and accomplished members of the extended Newman community. The honorary degrees are awarded each fall and spring Commencement to individuals whose life and work reflect exemplary dedication to one of the university’s four Core Values: Catholic Identity, Culture of Service, Academic Excellence, and Global Perspective. During the Fall 2012 ceremony, Diane Leary, CSJ was honored for her example of the Newman Core Value of Academic Excellence. Monsignor Thomas McGread was honored for his example of the Newman Core Value of Catholic Identity.

Below is a list of the 178 graduates, by hometown, state, degree earned and major.