This is the Class of 2016
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Class of 2016
New York University Abu Dhabi celebrated its third graduation ceremony on May 23, 2016, honoring the exemplary achievement, intellectual passion, and initiative of the Class of 2016.
New York University President Andrew Hamilton and NYU Abu Dhabi Vice Chancellor Alfred Bloom officiated at the commencement, which was attended by faculty members, UAE ministers, and visiting dignitaries including H.E. Khaldoon Khalifa Al Mubarak, Member of the Board of Trustees for New York University.
Graduation Ceremony Highlights
Graduates
135 students from 59 countries
Keynote Remarks
His Excellency Yousef Al Otaiba, the UAE Ambassador to the United States
Student Speaker
Layan Abu Yassin, economics major
Guests
1,300