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Commencement 2024
Main Ceremony School & College Ceremonies Gifts for Graduates
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Main Ceremony School & College Ceremonies Gifts for Graduates

Speakers & Honorees

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Main Ceremony

Speakers & Honorees

President Darryll J. Pines celebrating commencement and tossing confetti

A Special Message from President Pines

Read President Pine’s message to the graduating classes of 2023 and 2024.

 Governor Wes Moore giving a speech at UMD commencement

Commencement Speaker

Wes Moore, Governor of Maryland

Portrait of Tolulope Ajayi '24

Student Speaker

Tolulope Ajayi '24

Portrait of Camila Valeria Soler

University Medalist

Camila Valeria Soler '24

Portrait of Laurie A. De Armond

A Special Message from the Alumni Association

Read University of Maryland Alumni Association President Laurie A. De Armond ’94's message to the graduating class of 2024.

 Senior Marshals at commencement in SECU stadium

Senior Marshals

Sixty-two graduating University of Maryland students have been named 2024 senior marshals in recognition of their outstanding scholarship, service to the campus community, extracurricular involvement and personal growth.