We created a space where you can post congratulatory video or photo messages and wishes for your graduate, or as one of this year's graduates, leave an encouraging message of support for your fellow graduates.
Click here to access this year's II Graduation Recognition page.
Dear graduates,
Having participated in and observed dozens of ceremonies in my various academic and administrative roles, I deeply understand why commencement is so important. For every class, and for every student and their family, commencement is a beautiful moment, an important milestone, and a shining symbol of a hard-earned achievement. It is also an opportunity for our entire campus community to embrace our graduates one at a time, celebrate their accomplishments, shake their hands, wish them a heartfelt farewell and best wishes as they go forth in the world, and welcome them to the U-M alumni family.
This year need not be any different. Although the necessary actions taken to help prevent the spread of COVID-19 have disrupted our plans to celebrate together in a live format, they cannot dampen the spirit of our collective celebration to acknowledge your crowning achievements. The disruption caused by the COVID-19 pandemic also cannot dampen your resolve to utilize the knowledge and skills you have gained to make this world a better place.
I know that many of you have successfully navigated challenging situations in the past, and while the current one is certainly both historic and unique, I am confident that we will be a resilient community and that each of you will not only persevere, but learn from this experience. Indeed, I challenge you to remain optimistic, to embrace these extraordinary times as an opportunity for growth, to remain committed to altruism, and to find ways to boost your emotional strength as we face this global crisis together. We will get through this!
Today we celebrate you and your achievements! We look forward to living in a world touched by your influence! Congratulations graduates and Go Blue!
– PAULINE JONES
International Institute Director and Professor of Political Science
Center for Japanese Studies
MASTER OF ARTS, JAPANESE STUDIES
Molly DeDona
Ying Duan
Aaron Hoover
Jillian Locke
Meghan Mudrick
Center for Latin American and Caribbean Studies
GRADUATE CERTIFICATE, LATIN AMERICAN AND CARIBBEAN STUDIES
Amelia Frank-Vitale
BACHELOR OF ARTS, LATIN AMERICAN AND CARIBBEAN STUDIES
Christina Capodanno
Jacqueline Cope
Josefina Scriven
MINOR, LATIN AMERICAN AND CARIBBEAN STUDIES
Soverno Chen
Ella Horwedel
Reannon Robinson
Michael Russo
Center for Middle Eastern and North African Studies
MASTER OF ARTS, MIDDLE EASTERN AND NORTH AFRICAN STUDIES
Leila Abdelrazaq
Ahmed Mitiche
Asma Noray
Dahlia Petrus
Justin Stucki
Leah Squires
BACHELOR OF ARTS, MIDDLE EASTERN AND NORTH AFRICAN STUDIES
Refael Kubersky
Selin Levi
Center for Russian, East European, and Eurasian Studies
MASTER OF ARTS, RUSSIAN, EAST EUROPEAN, AND EURASIAN STUDIES
Elizabeth Compton
Kaley Hanenkrat
Justin Heddleson
Jamal Khan
Ryan McCulloch
Arakel Minassian
BACHELOR OF ARTS, RUSSIAN, EAST EUROPEAN, AND EURASIAN STUDIES
Laine Boitos
MINOR, CENTRAL EURASIAN STUDIES
Jangul Erlon-Baurjan
Center for Southeast Asian Studies
MASTER OF ARTS, SOUTHEAST ASIAN STUDIES
Mai Ze Vang
GRADUATE CERTIFICATE, SOUTHEAST ASIAN STUDIES
Nathinee Chucherdwatanasak
Global Islamic Studies Center
MINOR, ISLAMIC STUDIES
Khadiza Begum
Julia Iaquinto
Sarah Jacob
Lieberthal-Rogel Center for Chinese Studies
MASTER OF ARTS, CHINESE STUDIES
Tessa Raymond
Chad Westra
Siyin Zheng
Some of our graduates submitted information about themselves, their studies, and plans after graduation. Click their photos to read more!
