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 BA/MPA program with NYU's Robert F. Wagner Graduate School of Public Service. http://www.nyu.edu/life/events-traditions/commencement.html

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 members. http://www.nyu.edu/life/events-traditions/commencement.html

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.

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 members. http://www.nyu.edu/life/events-traditions/commencement.html

President William J. Clinton -- Founder of the William J. Clinton Foundation and 42nd President of the United States -- addressed the graduates at today's ceremony on behalf of the honorary degree recipients. President Clinton received a Doctor of Laws degree, honoris causa. http://www.nyu.edu/life/events-traditions/commencement.html