# 2014 Graduate Convocation

The Leonard N. Stern School of Business Graduate Convocation Ceremony took place on Thursday, May 22, 2014 at Radio City Music Hall. 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.

This year, 132 students received the master of science degree as of September 2013 and January 2014, and 2 students, pending successful completion of his requirements, will receive the Master of Science degree in May 2014. Also, 573 students received the Master of Business Administration degree as of September 2013 and January 2014, and 720 more students, pending successful completion of their requirements, will receive the Master of Business Administration degree in May 2014. ## A Video Featuring Graduates From the Class of 2014

## A Message from the Faculty and Administration to the Class of 2014

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Graduate Convocation 2014 Photo Slideshow

Graduation

— 5/22/2014

## Keynote Speaker

![Ajay Banga Keynote Speaker Convocation Thumbnail](/sites/default/files/assets/images/con_047745.jpg)### Ajay Banga

President & CEO of MasterCard
- [Read Ajay Banga's remarks](http://web-docs.stern.nyu.edu/pa/Ajay-Banga-Final-Remarks.pdf)
- [Watch Ajay Banga's remarks](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bT1lFygzlYQ)

## Faculty Speaker

![Charlie Graduation 2014 Thumbnail](/sites/default/files/assets/images/con_047885.jpg)### Charles Murphy

Professor of Management Practice
- [Learn more about Professor Charles Murphy](http://www.stern.nyu.edu/faculty/bio/charles-murphy)

## 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 2014 recipients](http://web-docs.stern.nyu.edu/pa/Awards.pdf)