Commencement Archives
See highlights — photos, videos, speaker information — from past commencement ceremonies of Mayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine and Mayo Clinic Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences.
2024 Commencement
Learn more about the 2024 commencement ceremonies for Mayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine and Mayo Clinic Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences in Arizona, Florida, and Minnesota.
2024 speakers, news, videos, and more
Student speakers
- Christopher Allen (Arizona)
- Jannifer Lee, Ph.D. (Florida)
- Yeonsoo Sara Lee (Florida)
- Danielle Beetler, Ph.D. (Minnesota)
- Jeffrey Woods (Minnesota)
Commencement speakers
- Nathan Delafield, M.D. (Arizona)
- Jordan Dutcher, M.D. (Florida)
- Bryce Binstadt, M.D., Ph.D. (Minnesota)
News articles
- The Future is Now: Graduates Awarded M.D., Master’s, Ph.D. Degrees at Mayo Clinic Commencement
- Shalyn Fullerton: Finding Inspiration and Support in Role Models, Mentors, Family, Friends
- Speaking From Experience: Mayo Clinic Alumni to Deliver Keynotes at Commencement Ceremonies
- Zack Aibaidula: Reflecting on the Journey From Shepherd to Neurosurgeon-Scientist
- JR Smith: Driven to Educate and Mentor Future Generations
- Funmi Adeleye: Aspiring to Make an Impact on Health Disparities
- Joanina Gicobi, Ph.D.: Making Discoveries in Immunology and Cancer
- 2024 Commencement Announced: Dates, Speakers, and More
Livestream recordings
2023 Commencement
Learn more about 2023 commencement ceremonies for Mayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine and Mayo Clinic Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences across our campuses in Arizona, Florida, and Minnesota.
2023 speakers, news, videos, and more
Student speakers
- Anna Pisac, Arizona
- James Hwang, Florida
- Bradley Bowles (Mayo Clinic Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences), Minnesota
- Connor Walsh, Minnesota
Commencement speaker (all three campuses)
- Dawn Mussallem, D.O.
News articles
- Commencement 2023 Comes to a Close With Ceremonies in Arizona and Minnesota
- Medical Students at Mayo Clinic in Florida Are The First to Celebrate Graduation This May
- As Commencement Approaches, Ph.D. Graduates Share The Path To Their Degree
- Details Announced for Mayo Clinic Class of 2023 Commencement Ceremonies
Livestream recordings
2022 Commencement
Mayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine celebrated several milestones at 2022 Commencement. It was the first time commencement ceremonies were hosted by the school at all three campus locations. It was the first time Mayo Clinic in Florida graduated a full cohort of medical students. Mayo Clinic Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences also celebrated its graduates at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, during a joint ceremony with Mayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine.
2022 speakers, news, videos, and more
Student speakers
- Daniel Khan, Arizona
- Johanny Lopez Dominguez, Florida
- Luz Milbeth Cumba-Garcia, Ph.D., MCGSBS, Minnesota
- Ericka Wheeler, Minnesota
News articles
- Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science to Celebrate Commencement With Joint Ceremony
- Celebrate Graduates of Mayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine in Arizona
- 2022 Ph.D. Graduate Looks Ahead to a Promising Research Career
- A Final 'First' for Medical Students at Mayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine in Florida
Livestream recordings
2021 Commencement
The first multistate commencement for Mayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine in Minnesota and Arizona was held in May 2021. Mayo Clinic Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences also celebrated 2020 and 2021 graduates during a virtual commencement ceremony in September 2021. Anthony Fauci, M.D., director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases and the chief medical adviser to the president, delivered the 2021 commencement address for Mayo Clinic Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences commencement ceremony.
2021 speakers, news, videos, and more
News articles
- Mayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine Celebrates 2021 Commencement
- Speakers Announced for Mayo Clinic Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences Commencement
- Mayo Clinic Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences Celebrates Students at 2021 Commencement
- Recent Mayo Clinic Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences Alumni Led to Public Service