# 2018 Graduate Convocation

The Leonard N. Stern School of Business Graduate Convocation Ceremony took place on Friday, May 18, 2018 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 2018, 236 students will have received the Master of Science degree, 1080 students will have received the Master of Business Administration degree, 14 students will have received the Master of Philosophy degree and 12 students will have received the Doctor of Philosophy degree this year. ##
Photo Highlights From Stern's 2018 Graduate Convocation

A Tribute Video From the Class of 2018

## A Message from the Faculty and Administration to the Class of 2018

Graduation

— 5/18/2018

## Keynote Speaker

### ![Sallie Krawcheck](https://www.stern.nyu.edu/sites/default/files/assets/images/salliesmall_0.jpg "Sallie Krawcheck")
Sallie Krawcheck

CEO and Co-Founder of Ellevest & Chair, Ellevate Network
- [Learn more about Sallie Krawcheck](http://www.stern.nyu.edu/graduation/graduate-convocation/keynote-speaker)
- [Watch Sallie Krawcheck's Keynote Address](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UDwk8pchUCU)

## Faculty Speaker

### ![Richard Hendler](https://www.stern.nyu.edu/sites/default/files/assets/images/richsmall_0.jpg "Richard Hendler")
Richard Hendler, Esq.

Clinical Professor of Law in Business
- [Learn more about Richard Hendler](http://www.stern.nyu.edu/graduation/graduate-convocation/faculty-speaker)
- [Watch Richard Hendler's remarks](https://youtu.be/XerswA5NJOQ)

## 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 2018 recipients](http://www.stern.nyu.edu/sites/default/files/assets/documents/2018%20Awards%20for%20Post-Event%20Website.pdf)

## Ceremony Videos

- [Keynote Sallie Krawcheck](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UDwk8pchUCU)
- [Richard Hendler](https://youtu.be/XerswA5NJOQ)
- [Andrew Hamilton](https://youtu.be/PG5Ioyssksg)
- [Sheri Holt & Frank Varrichio](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p5WlIKJ2uqY)
- [Jeffrey Hamilton](https://youtu.be/mPpAf_x5vEQ)
- [Dalia Shteinhauz & Julian Miller](https://youtu.be/XKjIrwnwNFw)