The student speaker at the 2011 Commencement Exercises was Kansas native Michelle Pomeroy, a recipient of a bachelor's degree from NYU's College of Arts and Science (where she majored in both journalism and religious studies and was a Presidential Honors Scholar) who is enrolled in the joint...

NYU President John Sexton officiated at NYU's 179th Commencement in Yankee Stadium, May 18, 2011. Some 8,000 students receiving undergraduate, graduate, and professional degrees, and 25,000 guests attended the morning ceremony, which was also attended by alumni, faculty, and other NYU community...

Highlights from NYU's 179th Commencement in Yankee Stadium on May 18, 2011. Some 8,000 students receiving undergraduate, graduate, and professional degrees, and 25,000 guests attended the morning ceremony, which was also attended by alumni, faculty, and other NYU community members.