Molloy College Holds Commencement

Graduates crossed the stage to receive their diplomas at the 2023 Molloy University Commencement Ceremonies held at the Nassau Coliseum in Uniondale, including students from the School of Arts and Sciences, The School of Business, The School of Education and Human Services and the School of Nursing and Health Sciences.

“I’m so excited,” said Sarah Tafur, originally from Colombia and now living in Valley Stream. “It was hard, but we got it done.” and learn how to do theater over Zoom. It was crazy but we’ve come out so much more resilient.”

Victoria Franco of Lindenhurst, served as class valedictorian and delivered an address.

The Molloy Class of 2023 is comprised of 940 graduates, including Bachelor’s, Master’s and Doctoral degree recipients, plus Associate’s and Advanced Certificate and other graduates.

940 Grads Receive Diplomas

The Class of 2023 was caught in the midst of the COVID-19 Pandemic and lockdown, attending many of their classes remotely, but that did not dampen the spirits of the graduates.

“It [COVID] hit right at my freshman year, in my second semester,” said Mason Santa Catalina, a theater major from Roseville, CA. “We had to switch modes

“When we were able to go back in person, that really helped,” said Thomas McHugh, who will take a job in a hospital emergency room as one of the graduates of the Barbara J. Hagan School of Nursing. “Getting that contact back with the teachers really helped us learn.”

The commencement address was given by Sister Donna Markham, OP, PhD, president & CEO of Catholic Charities USA (CCUSA) who is the first female