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Photo Gallery: Spring 2023 Commencement

05/22/2023

Saint Louis University celebrated the Class of 2023 at commencement on Saturday, May 20. Check out photos from the ceremony.

SLU President Fred P. Pestello, Ph.D., poses for a picture with a graduate at the Spring 2023 Commencement Ceremony. Photo by Sarah Conroy.
SLU President Fred P. Pestello, Ph.D., poses for a picture with a graduate at the Spring 2023 Commencement Ceremony. Photo by Sarah Conroy.
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School of Education graduates celebrate on Thursday, May 18. Photo by Sarah Conroy.
School of Education graduates celebrate on Thursday, May 18. Photo by Sarah Conroy.
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School of Education graduates celebrate on Thursday, May 18. Photo by Sarah Conroy.
School of Education graduates celebrate on Thursday, May 18. Photo by Sarah Conroy.
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Commencement speaker John O'Leary greets graduates following the ceremony on Saturday, May 20. Photo by Steve Dolan.
Commencement speaker John O'Leary greets graduates following the ceremony on Saturday, May 20. Photo by Steve Dolan.
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A School of Education graduate wipes away a tear during the precommencement ceremony on May 18, 2023. Photo by Sarah Conroy.
A School of Education graduate wipes away a tear during the precommencement ceremony on May 18, 2023. Photo by Sarah Conroy.
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School of Education graduates file into St. Francis Xavier College Church for their precommencement on May 18, 2023. Photo by Sarah Conroy.
School of Education graduates file into St. Francis Xavier College Church for their precommencement on May 18, 2023. Photo by Sarah Conroy.
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A School of Education graduate is hooded during the precommencement ceremony on May 18, 2023. Photo by Sarah Conroy.
A School of Education graduate is hooded during the precommencement ceremony on May 18, 2023. Photo by Sarah Conroy.
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International students share a toast during a celebration on Wednesday, May 17. Photo by Joe Barker.
International students share a toast during a celebration on Wednesday, May 17. Photo by Joe Barker.
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International students celebrate during a graduation event on Wednesday, May 17. Photo by Joe Barker.
International students celebrate during a graduation event on Wednesday, May 17. Photo by Joe Barker.
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A graduate of the School of Law crosses the stage with his baby during the recommencement at Chaifetz Arena on May 18, 2023. Photo by Sarah Conroy.
A graduate of the School of Law crosses the stage with his baby during the recommencement at Chaifetz Arena on May 18, 2023. Photo by Sarah Conroy.
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A graduate of the School of Law is hooded during the recommencement at Chaifetz Arena on May 18, 2023. Photo by Sarah Conroy.
A graduate of the School of Law is hooded during the recommencement at Chaifetz Arena on May 18, 2023. Photo by Sarah Conroy.
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A School of Law graduate holds up her diploma after precommencement at Chaifetz Arena on May 18, 2023. Photo by Sarah Conroy.
A School of Law graduate holds up her diploma after precommencement at Chaifetz Arena on May 18, 2023. Photo by Sarah Conroy.
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Students wait to cross the stage during the School of Science and Engineering precommencement on May 19, 2023. Photo by Sarah Conroy.
Students wait to cross the stage during the School of Science and Engineering precommencement on May 19, 2023. Photo by Sarah Conroy.
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Graduates pose for photos under the gateway on May 19, 2023. Photo by Sarah Conroy.
Graduates pose for photos under the gateway on May 19, 2023. Photo by Sarah Conroy.
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A School of Science and Engineering graduate celebrates after his precommencement ceremony on May 19, 2023. Photo by Sarah Conroy.
A School of Science and Engineering graduate celebrates after his precommencement ceremony on May 19, 2023. Photo by Sarah Conroy.
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A School of Science and Engineering graduate celebrates during his precommencement ceremony on May 19, 2023. Photo by Sarah Conroy.
A School of Science and Engineering graduate celebrates during his precommencement ceremony on May 19, 2023. Photo by Sarah Conroy.
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A School of Science and Engineering graduate celebrates during his precommencement ceremony on May 19, 2023. Photo by Sarah Conroy.
A School of Science and Engineering graduate celebrates during his precommencement ceremony on May 19, 2023. Photo by Sarah Conroy.
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Graduates celebrate at the Spring 2023 Commencement Ceremony. Photo by Sarah Conroy.
Graduates celebrate at the Spring 2023 Commencement Ceremony. Photo by Sarah Conroy.
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Graduates celebrate at the Spring 2023 Commencement Ceremony. Photo by Sarah Conroy.
Graduates celebrate at the Spring 2023 Commencement Ceremony. Photo by Sarah Conroy.
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Graduates celebrate at the Spring 2023 Commencement Ceremony. Photo by Sarah Conroy.
Graduates celebrate at the Spring 2023 Commencement Ceremony. Photo by Sarah Conroy.
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Graduates celebrate at the Spring 2023 Commencement Ceremony. Photo by Sarah Conroy.
Graduates celebrate at the Spring 2023 Commencement Ceremony. Photo by Sarah Conroy.
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Manisha Ford-Thomas, Ph.D., director of Housing and Residence Life, smiles following commencement. Photo by Sarah Conroy.
Manisha Ford-Thomas, Ph.D., director of Housing and Residence Life, smiles following commencement. Photo by Sarah Conroy.
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Graduates celebrate at the Spring 2023 Commencement Ceremony. Photo by Sarah Conroy.
Graduates celebrate at the Spring 2023 Commencement Ceremony. Photo by Sarah Conroy.
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SLU President Fred P. Pestello, Ph.D., speaks during the Spring 2023 Commencement Ceremony. Photo by Steve Dolan.
SLU President Fred P. Pestello, Ph.D., speaks during the Spring 2023 Commencement Ceremony. Photo by Steve Dolan.
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Graduates celebrate at the Spring 2023 Commencement Ceremony. Photo by Sarah Conroy.
Graduates celebrate at the Spring 2023 Commencement Ceremony. Photo by Sarah Conroy.
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New York Times best-selling author and internationally recognized motivational speaker John O’Leary (CSB ’99) delivered the spring commencement address. 

O’Leary also joined former St. Louis Alderwoman Marlene Davis and veteran actress and SLU alumna Marianne Muellerleile in receiving honorary doctoral degrees from Saint Louis University. 

A total crowd of 4,533 saluted the more than 2,900 students who graduated from SLU this spring.

A recording of the commencement livestream can be found on SLU's YouTube page. 

About Saint Louis University

Founded in 1818, Saint Louis University is one of the nation’s oldest and most prestigious Catholic research institutions. Rooted in Jesuit values and its pioneering history as the first university west of the Mississippi River, SLU offers more than 15,300 students a rigorous, transformative education that challenges and prepares them to make the world a better place. As a nationally recognized leader in research and innovation, SLU is an R1 research university, advancing groundbreaking, life-changing discoveries that promote the greater good.