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Sesquicentennial Graduates Take Center Stage
Final exams are finished. Capstone projects have been presented and theses successfully defended. Members of the Class of 2022 celebrated the conclusion of their Jesuit educated journeys at the University’s commencement exercises held at The PNC Bank Arts Center on May 26. Saint Peter’s University awarded 878 degrees to graduates in the Sesquicentennial graduating class. This included 549 bachelor’s degrees, 270 master’s degrees and 59 doctoral degrees. University President Eugene J. Cornacchia, Ph.D.,
have prepared you to not only earn a living, but also lead a life worth living and be a light for others.” Rev. DeForest B. Soaries Jr., D. Min., H ’22, pastor emeritus at First Baptist Church of Lincoln Gardens and former secretary of State of New Jersey delivered a rousing commencement address. He told graduates that as beneficiaries of the Ignatian tradition that began 500 years ago, they have a job to do. “Ignatius leaves for us a challenge to not be so preoccupied with the right now, so that we don’t make an investment for what God wants in other people’s lives in the not yet. That is
emphasized the Class of 2022’s place in Saint Peter’s history.
your assignment,” he stated. “You are the generation that must
“You are now part of that 150-year tradition. I have no doubt
lead this nation to believe that everybody is somebody and
you will build on the legacy of those who preceded you. We
where they start should not be where they finish.” Continued on next page
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