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WHO: Eastern Michigan University 

WHAT: 2022 winter commencement 

WHEN:  9:30 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 17 

WHERE: George Gervin GameAbove Center, located at 799 N Hewitt Rd. in Ypsilanti

Background: Eastern Michigan University will convene to celebrate its 2022 winter graduates with an in-person commencement ceremony. More than 1,100 students are eligible to participate in the commencement ceremonies.

Graduates from the College of Arts and Sciences, Individualized Studies, College of Business, College of Education, GameAbove College of Engineering and Technology, and the College of Health and Human Services will participate in the ceremony.

McLaren Health Care President and CEO Philip Incarnati will give the commencement address and receive an honorary Doctor of Science degree. In addition, Ronald Woods, an emeritus faculty member, and professor, will receive an Honorary Doctor of Humane Letters.

Eastern also has two students who are available to share their inspiring stories.  Nadia Arafah is a second-generation international student who followed in her mother’s footsteps to attend Eastern. After overcoming many obstacles, including depression, a high-risk pregnancy, and COVID-19, she is finally graduating with a Ph.D. in interior design.

Quiana Davis-Lewis, a first-generation student, beat the odds after experiencing trauma, mental health issues, and death in her family. Despite her circumstances, Davis-Lewis will graduate with her second master’s degree in educational leadership.

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About Eastern Michigan University

Founded in 1849, Eastern is the second oldest public university in Michigan. It currently serves more than 14,000 students pursuing undergraduate, graduate, specialist, doctoral and certificate degrees in the arts, sciences and professions. In all, more than 300 majors, minors and concentrations are delivered through the University's Colleges of Arts and Sciences; Business; Education; Engineering and Technology; Health and Human Services; and its graduate school. National publications regularly recognize EMU for its excellence, diversity, and commitment to applied education. Visit the University’s rankings and points of pride websites to learn more. For more information about Eastern Michigan University, visit the University's website. To stay up to date on University news, activities and announcements, visit EMU Today.