Today Magazine Summer 2019 | Page 6

GRADUATE HONORARY DEGREE RECIPIENTS Mary C. Sullivan, RSM, PhD, and Sarorng Sorn, MS were recognized at the Graduate Commencement Ceremony as GMercyU’s Honorary Degree Recipients who exemplify the Mercy Mission in their professional and personal lives. GRADUATE COMMENCEMENT SPEAKER Gloria Bonilla-Santiago, PhD served as the 2019 Graduate Commencement Speaker. As a leading scholar, researcher, speaker, and international cross-cultural training consultant, Dr. Bonilla-Santiago has more than 25 years of experience in program development, fundraising, strategic planning, and leadership training. GRADUATE STUDENT SPEAKER Karen DeVose, EdD '19, gave an inspiring speech as the 2019 Graduate Commencement Student Speaker. She celebrated the completion of her Executive Doctorate in Educational Leadership. 4 TODAY