Ohio Dominican University (ODU) proudly congratulates the 136 students who earned their degrees at the conclusion of the Fall 2024 semester. Download a complete list of fall 2024 graduates.

The university celebrated this significant milestone during its 117th Commencement Ceremony, held at 6 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 6, in the Alumni Hall on ODU’s campus.  

The event honored the achievements and dedication of the graduates as they prepared to embark on the next chapter of their personal and professional journeys.  

Dr. Adolph V. Lombardi, Jr., MD, FACS, served as the commencement speaker for the evening. A distinguished orthopedic surgery specialist and recognized humanitarian, Dr. Lombardi has made impactful contributions to the medical field and beyond. In recognition of his dedication to advancing healthcare and improving lives worldwide, Ohio Dominican University awarded him an honorary Doctor of Humane Letters degree in 2011. 

Please note that not all graduates have made their name and hometown information publicly available. Those individuals can email registrar@ohiodominican.edu if they would like to grant ODU permission to include their information.

View photos from the ceremony.

  • Degrees are ready to be distributed to the graduates.
  • ODU graduates enter the Alumni Hall Gymnasium during the Academic Processional for Commencement on December 6, 2024.
  • ODU graduates enter the Alumni Hall Gymnasium during the Academic Processional for Commencement on December 6, 2024.
  • Members of ODU's class of 2024 stand to be recognized at Commencement.
  • Acting President Dr. Shonna Riedlinger delivers welcome remarks.
  • Emily Strand, Director of Campus Ministry delivers the Commencement Blessing.
  • Student Speaker Natalie Gruber addresses the class of 2024 and guests.
  • Senior Speaker Broderick Musser addresses the class of 2024 and guests.
  • Dr. Adolph V. Lombardi, Jr., MD, FACS delivers the Commencement Address.
  • Graduates listening to the Commencement Address.
  • Acting President Dr. Shonna Riedlinger shakes hands with a graduate while handing her a degree.
  • Acting President Dr. Shonna Riedlinger shakes hands with a graduate while handing her a degree.
  • Acting President Dr. Shonna Riedlinger shakes hands with a graduate while handing him a degree.
  • Acting President Dr. Shonna Riedlinger shakes hands with a graduate while handing him a degree.
  • Graduate hugs their family member after receiving their degree.
  • Graduates in caps and gowns smiling, holding their degrees.

View a recording of the ceremony below.