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 Behind the Shadows and SymmetryJun 30 2020 Class of 2021 Master’s ConvocationMay 20 2020 Photo Gallery: Back to School and Preparing for CommencementMay 7 2020 End of Semester Show 2019Dec 13 2019 Yangjing Neighborhood TourNov 20 2019 Carnival of TerrorsNov 3 2019 Ally Week 2019Nov 2 2019 Scenes, Songs, and a Dose of RealitySep 12 2019 Orientation Week 2019Sep 4 2019 The Class of 2023 Moves In!Aug 25 2019 Commencement 2019 in PhotosMay 30 2019 88 Days to GraduationMay 28 2019 Heroes Brave the Stage: Snapshots of Our Spring Dance ConcertMay 21 2019 End of Semester Art Exhibition: From Dunhuang to Chinese GardensMay 17 2019 NYU Shanghai Brings Home Trophies from Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University Sports Tournament May 9 2019 Pagination « First First page ‹ Previous Previous page 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 … Next › Next page Last » Last page