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The close of a semester brings the commencement of another class of future business leaders.
On Saturday, May 11, the Chambers College awarded diplomas to 705 students – 551 undergraduates and 154 graduate students – each becoming part of the fabric of the Chambers College in their journeys to and through West Virginia University.
This commencement is just the next step for them.
“With the turn of your tassels, a new journey begins,” said Milan Puskar Dean Josh Hall.
“Even if you don’t know exactly where that journey will take you, know that you are ready for it because of what you’ve learned during your years at West Virginia University.
We often say that our Chambers College students are the future of work, and that has never been more true than it is today.”
Additionally, two Chambers College supporters were awarded honorary degrees. One was Maggie Hardy, owner of Nemacolin Resort and 84 Lumber, who was a driving force behind Nemacolin’s $7 million donation to WVU’s Hospitality and Tourism Management program.
“Don’t be scared to go for something that has never been done before, and don’t let anyone stop you from chasing your goals,” said Hardy.
“I can just feel it in the air today, the grit and the desire, and I know that all of you are going to get out there in the world and do something even larger than you ever imagined.”
The other honorary degree recipient was Karen Evans, managing director of the Cyber Readiness Institute, who is the namesake of the Dr. Randy and Karen Evans Cybersecurity Lab.
“As a Mountaineer, I have learned the values of resilience, perseverance, and community,” said Evans.
“These values, instilled in me while here attending this university, have guided me through every endeavor and shaped me into the person I am today.
They remind me that no challenge is insurmountable and that together, as a community, we can achieve greatness.”
Grit, desire, resilience, greatness: that’s what every Chambers College student has in common. As these new graduates move forward to change the world, it’s time to look back on how far they’ve come.
