The 186th All-University Commencement Exercises was celebrated in New York at Yankee Stadium on Wednesday, May 16, 2018. ( Photo by: Saskia Kahn ) On the eve of the ceremony, the Empire State Building was lit violet to honor NYU's graduating class. (Photo by: Brooke Slezak) The 186th All-University Commencement Exercises opened with the academic procession around Yankee Stadium, led by representatives of each faculty. ( Photo by: Leo Sorel ) NYU Shanghai graduate Su Han'18 carried the banner for the university, alongside representatives from all of NYU's schools and campuses ( Photo by: Leo Sorel ) Also attending the ceremony from NYU Shanghai were (left to right) Vice-Chancellor Jeffrey Lehman, Provost Joanna Waley Cohen and Chancellor Yu Lizhong ( Photo by: Leo Sorel ) The graduation address was given by Canadian prime minister Justin Trudeau (Photo by: Saskia Kahn) In his speech, Justin Trudeau challenged graduates to summon the courage to be vulnerable to different points of view: "Do you want to win an argument, or do you want to change the world?" ( Photo by: Saskia Kahn ) ( Photo by: Saskia Kahn ) NYU President Andrew Hamilton echoed Trudeau's sentiments, and stressed the importance of higher education in today’s world. “Universities punch holes in the darkness,” Hamilton said. “They illuminate the human experience, and they offer insight into the present by examining the past. They light the way toward the future.” ( Photo by: Phil Gallo ) Despite persistent rain, NYU's Class of 2018 did not let a bit wet weather dampen their spirits ( Photo by: Saskia Kahn ) ( Photo by: Saskia Kahn ) ( Photo by: Brooke Slezak ) ( Photo by: Steven Branda ) ( Photo by: Saskia Kahn ) ( Photo by: Leo Sorel ) ( Photo by: Sam Hollenshead ) ( Photo by: Leo Sorel ) ( Photo by: Sam Hollenshead ) ( Photo by: Brooke Slezakk ) Share: Facebook Twitter Weibo All Years202420232022202120202019201820172016201520142013 Apply Applied Learning Apr 19 2016 Triple Bottom LineApr 18 2016 Shaoyang Schooling Apr 15 2016 Tea RoomApr 14 2016 Reef EncountersApr 13 2016 Starting UpApr 12 2016 Green Glam Apr 11 2016 Library Congress Apr 11 2016 Basketball BrawlApr 5 2016 Jazz Jury Apr 1 2016 Capital Connections Mar 30 2016 High NotesMar 29 2016 Smart Start Mar 29 2016 Hot Tracks Mar 28 2016 Caring Spirit Mar 23 2016 Pagination « First First page ‹ Previous Previous page … 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 … Next › Next page Last » Last page