Approximately 700 Missouri S&T students were awarded degrees during commencement ceremonies Friday, Dec. 19, and Saturday, Dec. 20, in the Gale Bullman Building in Rolla.
You do not go forward alone. You carry with you the support of Missouri S&T, the mentorship of faculty who have walked beside you, and the pride of a community that believes deeply in your potential.
Dr. Mehrzad Boroujerdi, Dean of the College of Arts, Sciences, and Education
You’re going to find yourself doing new and different things, but new and different also comes with new rules to learn. That takes time, and it’s a challenge. Embrace it, because once you get good at it, that’s how you can evolve your career.
Dr. Steven Jung
You’re among the most talented students in the nation. You’ve got this opportunity ahead of you, and you don’t need to be nervous, don’t be afraid. Just be humble, appreciate your family and enjoy the path.
Dr. Gregory M. Polites
Whatever your future holds, don’t forget to use your abilities to improve the world around you and to help people. Let having a positive impact on the world be a key measure of your future success. It is certainly something we greatly value at S&T.
Dr. David Borrok, Dean of the College of Engineering and Computing
It is not just the world that makes the person, but the dedicated people who shape the world. This is just the beginning of something much, much greater.
Aiden Pickett, student body president.
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