BURLINGTON, VT — This year’s commencement at the University of Vermont-the 221st in its history-marked a return to a traditional celebration outdoors on the University Green after two years of re-imagined ceremonies due to pandemic restrictions.
The following students graduated from the University of Vermont during commencement ceremonies in May, 2022.
Ethan Cruz of Merrimac graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Environmental Studies.
Lily Peirce of Amesbury graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Dietetics Nutrition & Food Sciences.
Frederick Blaeser of Boxford graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Professional Nursing.
Eric Coughlin of Ipswich graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Molecular Genetics.
Gretel St. Lawrence of Newburyport graduated Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Science in Environmental Studies.
Ian Sewell of Newburyport graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Professional Nursing.
Tate Pinyochon of Newburyport graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Biological Science.
Erica Lamkin of Rowley graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Molecular Genetics.
Sophia Carlat of West Newbury graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Agroecology.
Luke George of Georgetown graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration.
Austin Rosseau of Newburyport graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering.
Claire Thibeault of Newburyport graduated Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Science in Secondary Education – Social Science.
Peter Gebski of Haverhill graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Engineering Management.
Elizabeth MacMannis of Boxford graduated with a Bachelor degree in Social Work.
Shayan McGee of Ipswich graduated with a Doctor of Medicine in The Robert Larner M.D. College of Medicine.
Sean O’Brien of Bradford graduated with a Master degree in Business Administration.
Amelia Luke of Merrimac graduated with a Master degree in Public Administration.
Hannah Sheehy of Newburyport graduated with a Master of Science in Communication Sciences and Disorders.
Erik Weihenmayer, one of the most renowned adventurers of the 21st century-best known as the first blind person to summit Mount Everest-urged graduates and family members to emulate a climber in their lives, not to quit or settle comfortably like a camper half-way up the peak. “Climbers understand life’s an ongoing, never-ending process of reaching out into the darkness,” he said, “reaching towards immense possibilities.”
The ceremony was especially meaningful for UVM President Suresh Garimella-his third as president but the first one on the Green. Garimella conferred degrees on an estimated 3,332 graduates, including 2,558 bachelors, 515 masters, 131 doctoral and 118 medical degree recipients. Degree recipients hail from 44 states; among the graduates were 122 international students from 27 foreign countries. Approximately 1,057 of the graduates are from Vermont. The graduating class includes approximately 415 students of color.
