The latest episode of "The UMB Pulse Podcast" will be released Friday, June 2.
Commencement is a time of celebration and inspiration for new graduates ready to change the world. In this episode, co-hosts Dana Rampolla and Charles Schelle share their personal favorite speeches from this year's University of Maryland, Baltimore (UMB) graduation ceremonies.
First is U.S. Rep. Jamie Raskin (D-Md.), who spoke at the University of Maryland School of Social Work convocation ceremony, outlining his seven reasons for hope.
The second speech is from former Maryland Attorney General Brian Frosh (D), who spoke at the University of Maryland Francis King Carey School of Law hooding ceremony, telling graduates to use their knowledge to ignite positive change.
There were many other great speeches at UMB's ceremonies. Here are a few to check out:
- Universitywide commencement featuring University System of Maryland Regent Bill Wood, University Student Government Association President Joanna Zhao Ye, and Norman R. Augustine, MSE, who received the inaugural President’s Distinguished Gold Medal.
- University of Maryland School of Medicine hooding ceremony featuring Dayna Bowen Matthew, JD, PhD, dean and Harold H. Greene Professor of Law at the George Washington University Law School, and Outstanding Scholar Award recipient Nicholas Fioravante.
Listen to the episode at umaryland.edu/pulse, or search and subscribe to “The UMB Pulse” on Apple Podcasts or wherever you like to listen.