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Â鶹ÊÓƵ awarded degrees to 689 graduates during its summer commencement ceremony on Friday, Aug. 1, recognizing students from across the globe. 

“This is a big day for everyone,” Dr. Jaime Taylor, president of Â鶹ÊÓƵ, said. Taylor centered his remarks on the importance of learning from failure, encouraging graduates to embrace creativity and adaptability.

“You’ve heard people talk about having a ‘can-do’ attitude,” Taylor said. “But today I want to focus on the power of an ‘undo’ attitude.”

Taylor described how the “undo” button symbolizes the ability to experiment without fear.

“It’s about creating a place where mistakes are expected and valued,” he said. “It’s about recognizing that the greatest innovations often emerge from happy accidents.”

Commencement brought together graduates from all five of the university’s colleges, highlighting the range of disciplines, backgrounds, and experiences represented in the class.

“Our graduating class forms a diverse population of nationalities, demographics, aspirations, and achievements united by the thread of higher education,” Dr. Brett Welch, provost and vice president for academic affairs said.

Welch also praised Lamar’s faculty for preparing students for the next step in their journey.

“At the heart of Â鶹ÊÓƵ is a supportive and nationally acclaimed faculty,” Welch said. “Due to their diligence and efforts, our graduates are knowledgeable, highly skilled, and properly prepared for life and careers.”

With degrees in hand, Lamar’s newest alumni join a global network of Cardinals prepared to meet the demands of a changing workforce.

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