PRESIDENT’S PERSPECTIVE
The week of May 20 brought thousands of people
to Stevenson to celebrate and honor our graduates
during our Baccalaureate, Nurses’ Pinning, and
Commencement ceremonies.
As I looked out across
the crowds gathered to mark these milestones, there was pride,
some tears, and certainly quite a few cheers and shouts. However,
behind them all were thoughts and reflections on hard-won
accomplishments and the memories of the people and the
experiences that shaped a new generation of Stevenson graduates.
In this issue of Ventures, we take a closer look at some of the
ways our university community supports our students’ success
and creates pathways to their achievement. One powerful
example is the experience of our Mock Trial team. Our feature
article gives you a detailed look at their successful rise that now
positions them for national-level competition. Growing out of
our Legal Studies program, Mock Trial brings the curricular and
the co-curricular together in a truly exceptional way. The tireless
dedication of faculty mentors and the spirit of teamwork are key,
and our students are now competing against some of the best
Mock Trial teams in the nation—and honing their legal skills in
the process.
We also acknowledge the incredible successes of our alumni,
faculty, and student-athletes in this summer issue of Ventures.
We have an alumnus working for the nation’s tech giants to
envision the way technology will transform our daily lives;
faculty whose research and scholarship are adding to our
students’ understanding of the world; and an NCAA All-Time
Record Holder on the men’s volleyball team.
As we close out one academic year, salute our newest alumni,
and look forward to welcoming the Class of 2023 this fall, I wish
you a safe and enjoyable summer.
It truly is a great day to be a Mustang.
Elliot L. Hirshman, Ph.D.
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