University of Mary Holds Its 48th Graduation Commencement

Over 900 students packed the Bismarck Civic Center this afternoon. Even the upper level seati...  More »

Over 900 students packed the Bismarck Civic Center this afternoon. Even the upper level seating was opened to make room for the large crowd of family and friends. The University of Mary held it's 48th Commencement handing out 541 undergraduate degrees and 371 mater's degress. The class of 2008 included men and women from 30 states, as well as students from as far away as Japan and Nepal. Bishop Paul Zipfel gave the commencement address, reminding graduates to do what you love and love what you do. The students also heard from U Mary President Sister Thomas Welder, as well as from fellow students.  « Less