# 2016 Graduate Convocation

The Leonard N. Stern School of Business Graduate Convocation Ceremony took place on Friday, May 20, 2016 at the Theater at Madison Square Garden. Graduate Convocation, which is held in addition to New York University’s Commencement Exercises, honors students who have completed the requirements for advanced degrees from the NYU Stern School. Each student is recognized individually.

Pending completion of their degree requirements by May 2016, 213 students will have received the Master of Science degree, 1201 students will have received the Master of Business Administration degree, 5 students will have received the Master of Philosophy degree and 20 students will have received the Doctor of Philosophy degree this year. ##

## Highlights from Graduate Convocation 2016

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A Video from Dean Peter Henry to the Class of 2016

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A Message from the Faculty and Administration to the Class of 2016

Graduation

— 5/20/2016

## Keynote Speaker

### ![Jeffrey R. Immelt](https://www.stern.nyu.edu/sites/default/files/assets/images/jeff-thumbnail.jpg "Jeffrey R. Immelt")
Jeffrey R. Immelt

Chairman and CEO of GE
- [Learn more about Jeffrey R. Immelt](http://www.stern.nyu.edu/graduation/graduate-convocation/keynote-speaker)
- [Watch Jeffrey Immelt's remarks](https://youtu.be/hLMiuN8uSsk?list=PL747EDE05A1F277C9)

## Faculty Speaker

### ![Charles Murphy](https://www.stern.nyu.edu/sites/default/files/assets/images/charlie-thumbnail.jpg "Charles Murphy")
Charles Murphy

Professor of Management Practice
- [Learn more about Charlie Murphy](http://www.stern.nyu.edu/faculty/bio/charles-murphy)
- [Watch Charlie Murphy's remarks](https://youtu.be/kmV7VwrTVkY)

## Awards

Each year, NYU Stern recognizes excellence in education. These awards are conferred upon members of the Stern community that exemplify the School’s commitment to the highest level of achievement.
- [Click here to see a list of the 2016 recipients](http://www.stern.nyu.edu/sites/default/files/assets/documents/annual-awards-2016.pdf)

## Videos

- [Dean Peter Henry](https://youtu.be/vcDFj2PlV3Q?list=PL747EDE05A1F277C9)
- [President Andrew Hamilton](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-5U5VcXzI3c&list=PL747EDE05A1F277C9&index=1)
- [Veronica Smith](https://youtu.be/ehknKhqSD2Y?list=PL747EDE05A1F277C9)
- [Taylor Stuart](https://youtu.be/-a37scwgmnk?list=PL747EDE05A1F277C9)
- [Full Program](https://youtu.be/oD3Cs4Ddxck?list=PL747EDE05A1F277C9)