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The ceremony highlighted leadership, transformation, and service in alignment with Rivier鈥檚 mission of transforming hearts and minds to serve the world. The celebration included a tribute to the University鈥檚 namesake, Saint Anne Marie Rivier, who was elevated to sainthood by Pope Francis earlier that day in Rome.

鈥淭his day marks a milestone in the lives of these students and in the history of the University,鈥� said Sister Paula Marie Buley, IHM, Rivier鈥檚 President. 鈥淪aint Anne Marie鈥檚 transcendent ministry of education and service continues to make an impact today through the contributions of our graduates to their professions and communities.鈥�

小猪视频 honored Dianne M. Mercier, President of People鈥檚 United Bank for New Hampshire, as its 2022 honorary degree recipient and Commencement speaker. As chair of Rivier鈥檚 Board of Trustees, Mercier led the University in envisioning its future through the Vision 2020 strategic plan and ushering in a new era of innovation in the sciences with the construction of the Science and Innovation Center, the University鈥檚 flagship academic facility. Today, she continues her service as a member of the 小猪视频 Corporation. She also serves as chair of the SolutionHeath Board of Trustees, vice-chair and trustee for the RiverWoods Group, and a member of the New Hampshire Charitable Foundation鈥檚 Board of Directors.

Mercier鈥檚 speech addressed the importance of individual responsibility and purpose. 鈥淚 must always paddle my own canoe, which means I can鈥檛 surrender my conscience to anyone,鈥� said Mercier. 鈥淚f you want happiness in your life, learn to paddle your own canoe. Ask the questions that will allow you to set your priorities 鈥� Choose your people well, choose your things well, choose your purpose well.鈥�

Student speeches focused on the transformational power of education and service to the greater good. Dr. Susan Santana of Pelham, New Hampshire, received her Doctor of Nursing Practice degree and spoke on behalf of graduate students. 鈥淚鈥檝e had the honor of achieving a master鈥檚 in business administration, a Master of Science in Nursing, and now a doctorate in nursing practice鈥攁ll of them from this amazing University,鈥� said Dr. Santana. 鈥淭his educational path has aligned with progressive leadership roles in my career. My career and education have transformed the way I think and approach life. I鈥檓 encouraged to be a transformational leader and help redefine nursing and healthcare.鈥�

Undergraduate student speaker Caroline E. Prud鈥檋omme of Goffstown, New Hampshire, earned her B.A. in Elementary Education, summa cum laude. 鈥淚 stand here today a much different person than I was a year ago, let alone when I started this journey four years ago,鈥� said Prud鈥檋omme. 鈥淩ivier鈥檚 holistic approach to learning encompassed mind, body, and spirit. Rivier was committed to immersing us into our chosen fields, while shaping us all into well-rounded, global-thinking individuals 鈥� the human experience is something that we share, and we must encourage love and compassion to lead to unity. Seek good, spread good, and be the good.鈥�

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Hours before the Commencement ceremony, Blessed Anne Marie Rivier, the Foundress of the Sisters of the Presentation of Mary and 小猪视频鈥檚 namesake, was canonized by Pope Francis at St. Peter鈥檚 Basilica in Rome. The celebration recognized the qualities of faith, service, and love of neighbor that animated Saint Anne Marie鈥檚 ministry in education and social service to the poor and vulnerable. Her ministry lives on through the works of the Congregation of the Sisters of the Presentation of Mary across the world and through the 小猪视频 community and alumni.

Offering an education grounded in the liberal arts and Catholic tradition, the University prepares students for the 21st-century workforce and offers a unique promise of employment to undergraduate students. Associate through doctoral programs are offered on campus and online. Rivier鈥檚 mission of transforming hearts and minds to serve the world is demonstrated through its academic programs in nursing, biology, public health, business, computer science, education, counseling, psychology, and more.