Meet the Class of 2015
Get to know some of the outstanding seniors in this year’s graduating class, and take a look at photo galleries from Ivy Cutting, Undergraduate Commencement, and Graduate Commencement.
Undergraduate Commencement Events
SPU Will Always Be Your Second Home
In the Faculty Address at Ivy Cutting, Assistant Professor for Psychology Margaret Brown talks about the meaning of home. “While you’re feet will leave this place today, you’re still our family.”
Graduate Commencement Events
Honors Project by UScholars
University Scholars is SPU’s honors program for academically gifted students who seek a rigorous education that encourages the development of a Christian mind and life. View the titles of the final research projects for the graduating seniors in the UScholars program.
Some of Our Outstanding Graduates
English major and UScholar Kelsey Chase spent last summer living with Christians in Africa, interviewing them and writing about their stories of faith.
No one knows the campus better than business major Claire Fredriks, who gives weekly tours to prospective students and visitors.
Reconciliation and diversity are part of theology major Jasmine Hairston’s work as the vice president of intercultural affairs.
Business classes and track practice are a big part of David Ferguson’s life at SPU.
Heather Bean worked hard to make sure the residents of Tent City 3 felt at home on campus during their three-month stay.
Psychology major Meykia Smith offers this advice for paying for college: Apply for as many scholarships as you can.
During the summer, Dylan Marashi is a “full-fledged” North Dakota farmer, but during the school year he works on cancer research.
Elementary Education major Abbie Person shares her secret for finding ways to pay for college.
Women’s basketball player Suzanna Ohlsen is the best free throw shooter in school history, and continues to win awards for her achievement on and off the court.
Two words changed communication major Meranda Clausen’s perspective on her studies and her work as a resident advisor in Hill Hall.
Ryan Daley, a double major in linguistic and cultural studies and French and Francophone studies, knows four languages and will teach English in Japan after graduation.
Accounting major Ryan McGill gives credit to faculty for preparing him for job interviews, which has led to several offers.
David Dovgopolyy connects his English major to ministries, using his volunteer work to help people tell their stories.
Gabriel Adams came to SPU because of the community, and found his place in the Theatre Department.
Creative writing major Riley Dopps says her writing classes made her “confident that I can sell myself” in all sorts of areas when she goes on the job market in June.