Ave Maria University Class of 2024 Commencement Ceremony

Celebrate Ave Maria University's graduating class of 2024. Enjoy remarks from President Mark Middendorf, Founder & Chancellor Thomas S. Monaghan, Co-Valedictorian Leila Castillo, and well-known speaker and podcaster, Fr. Mike Schmitz, from the Diocese of Duluth, for his first-ever Commencement address! Congratulations to our beloved graduates.
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Ave Maria University is a Catholic institution of higher learning located in southwest Florida. We are committed to helping our students develop the knowledge and skills they need to succeed in life and grow in their appreciation of Truth.

More about Ave Maria University: https://www.avemaria.edu
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0:00 We will begin shortly.
17:28 Procession of the Faculty
22:45 Procession of the Graduates
30:05 National Anthem
32:50 Invocation
34:55 Welcome
38:15 Presidential Remarks
48:20 Conferral of Honorary Degrees
57:45 Commencement Address
1:30:48 Presentation of Candidates
1:36:05 Conferral of Degrees
2:09:00 Valedictorian Address
2:16:50 Concluding Remarks
2:20:20 Benediction
2:21:18 Salve Regina
2:23:00 Recessional