Spring Commencement

Mary Benavidez, pictured right, delivered the message from the Class of 2022. She earned her bachelor’s degree in clinical psychology. Her husband, Michael, and their son, Oliver, pictured below, also received their degrees during the ceremony.

120

associate degrees

192

bachelor's degrees

447

master of arts, master of science, master of business administration degrees

6

doctorate degrees

Sandy Ortega, Class of 1974, congratulates Lindsey Sandoval after the commencement ceremony

Affectionately known as “Honey Child” (that’s what she calls her close friends), Sandy Ortega ’74 is a fixture around Adams State and Alamosa. Sandy’s volunteerism starts at Adams State and stretches to Sacred Heart Church as a religious educator as well as mentoring young men and women throughout the Valley. Her influential reach is wide.

“I will forever be indebted to Adams State. As a first-generation student from San Luis, the care given to me as a student was incredible. I have to give back.”

Sandy currently serves as the president of the Adams State Alumni Association, is a past member of the Grizzly Club Board of Advisors, a past member of the Adams State Foundation, and has served on numerous search committees and focus groups which have advanced the mission of the University.

Sandy had the honor of welcoming the Class of 2022 to the Alumni Association as part of the spring commencement ceremonies. “What a thrill.”