# 2019 Graduate Convocation

The Leonard N. Stern School of Business Graduate Convocation Ceremony took place on Friday, May 24, 2019 at the Hulu 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 2019, 277 students will have received the Master of Science degree, 1088 students will have received the Master of Business Administration degree, 13 students will have received the Master of Philosophy degree and 15 students will have received the Doctor of Philosophy degree this year. ##
Photo Highlights from Stern's 2019 Graduate Convocation

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A Tribute Video from the Class of 2019

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A Message from the Faculty and Administration to the Class of 2019

Graduation

— 5/24/2019

![NYU Stern graduates](/sites/default/files/styles/480w/public/assets/images/conv18.jpg?itok=Cd-rN0Ls)## Keynote Speaker

### Janet Foutty

![Janet Foutty](https://www.stern.nyu.edu/sites/default/files/assets/images/jfoutty---grad-post-ceremony-site---final.jpg)
Chair and CEO, Deloitte Consulting LLP and Chair-elect, Deloitte LLP

- [Learn more about Janet Foutty](https://www.stern.nyu.edu/graduation/graduate-convocation/keynote-speaker)
- [Watch Janet Foutty's Keynote Address](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=svm2nms2z60&t=1s)

## Faculty Speaker

### Dolly Chugh

![Dolly Chugh](https://www.stern.nyu.edu/sites/default/files/assets/images/dchugh---grad-post-ceremony-site---final.jpg)
Associate Professor of Management and Organizations

- [Learn more about Professor Dolly Chugh](https://www.stern.nyu.edu/graduation/graduate-convocation/faculty-speaker)
- [Watch Professor Dolly Chugh's remarks](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=768fyD93oeg&t=1s)

## 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 2019 recipients](https://www.stern.nyu.edu/sites/default/files/assets/documents/2019_Awards.pdf)

## Additional Ceremony Videos

- [President Andrew Hamilton](https://youtu.be/n4q68HNzeZo)
- [Board of Overseers Chair Andre J.L. Koo](https://youtu.be/3R0iGhO7zNQ)
- [Student Speaker Mpho Mtsi](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xo-anUY8Fqg)
- [Student Speaker Devna Shukla](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sADcsW2Q9F8&t=1s)